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ELSWORD is a long-running side-scrolling MMORPG originally launched globally in the early 2010s, with its Japanese service shown here. While once popular, the game's player base has significantly declined due to its age (over 10 years since original release) and competition from newer games. The Japanese version, running since 2019, likely has a small but loyal community, estimated at around 2,000 daily players.

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.