Blade & Soul

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Escape from Tarkov

Blade & Soul, developed by NCsoft, is a fantasy MMORPG released in 2012. It attracted a large audience at launch, especially in Korea and its Western release in 2016. Player numbers have declined with age, but it still receives updates and retains a niche, loyal user base typical for older NCsoft MMOs. Estimated daily active players are in the 10,000–20,000 range, with 15,000 as a conservative midpoint.

Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore survival shooter launched in 2017 that is developed and published by Battlestate Games. While the game saw significant popularity during its peak years and remains popular among hardcore shooter fans and streamers, its player base has gradually declined as the genre matured and competition increased, though major wipes and updates can temporarily spike player counts. It now maintains a steady, loyal daily base likely in the 40,000–80,000 range, averaging around 60,000 daily players based on industry trends and recent visibility.