Elite Dangerous: Horizons

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Star Wars: The Old Republic

Elite Dangerous: Horizons is an expansion for Elite Dangerous, a persistent open-world space simulation released in 2015 by Frontier Developments. The game retains a niche but loyal following, with daily active players likely in the low tens of thousands. The game's age, niche appeal, and ongoing updates from the developer support this conservative estimate.

Star Wars: The Old Republic is a classic MMORPG launched in 2011 by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. Although it had a large player base at launch, the numbers have declined over the years, especially since it's now over a decade old and several expansions have come and gone. However, it still maintains a loyal core community thanks to regular content updates and the strength of the Star Wars IP. As an MMORPG, it does meet the MMO criteria with a persistent online world and the ability to interact with thousands of players simultaneously.