Core MUD

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The Elder Scrolls Online

Core MUD is a text-based multi-user dungeon (MUD) launched in 1996, when MUDs were popular among early internet communities. Today, almost all MUDs see very low concurrent activity due to their age and the niche appeal. Based on the genre's decline and absence of a major publisher or active social channels, it's likely Core MUD maintains a very small, dedicated player base.

The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is a major MMORPG developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda. Released in 2014, it has maintained a strong player base through regular major expansions and updates. Although its peak concurrent userbase was higher after launch and at key expansion drops, it remains one of the top MMORPGs with a healthy, active population across PC and consoles. Based on industry knowledge and typical MMO retention with major publisher support, a current estimate of 120,000 daily players is reasonable.