Dark Ages: Online Roleplaying

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The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War

Dark Ages: Online Roleplaying is a classic, niche MMORPG originally launched in the early 2000s. Although it retains a small, dedicated fanbase, its population has declined substantially over the years due to its age and lack of mainstream presence or major publisher support. The daily active player count is estimated to be extremely low—likely only a handful of veteran players online at any time.

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.