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The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War

Black Squad is a free-to-play online tactical FPS released in 2017. While it initially attracted attention as a Counter-Strike alternative, its player base has declined over the years due to genre saturation and competition from larger titles. As a shooter with moderate publisher support and based on current trends for similar games, an estimate of around 1,500–2,500 daily players is reasonable. It is not considered an MMO, as it lacks a persistent world and large-scale interactions typical of the genre.

The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War is a licensed mobile RTS/strategy game by NetEase, released in late 2021. While initial launch interest was strong thanks to the IP and solid marketing, typical player retention for mobile strategy games stabilizes at a lower active base over time. NetEase titles perform well in Asian and international markets but generally see gradual decline after 2-3 years. As a mobile-focused, session-based game (not a full persistent MMO), it likely maintains around 70,000 daily active players globally by mid-2024.