EverQuest II

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Last Epoch

EverQuest II is a classic MMORPG released in 2004 by Daybreak Game Company. While its player base is much smaller than at launch, it retains a niche, loyal following thanks to regular expansions and ongoing updates. As one of the older MMOs still operational, daily active players are estimated to be in the low thousands, with population boosts during major events or new expansion launches.

Last Epoch is an action RPG released in early 2024, developed by Eleventh Hour Games. It has received strong attention from the ARPG community, especially in the wake of Diablo IV's mixed reception. Daily player count is estimated around 70,000 based on Steam charts peaks and genre trends for new, well-received indie ARPGs. Continued post-launch content could sustain or grow this. It is not an MMO, as it does not feature a true persistent world or large-scale multiplayer environments—multiplayer is limited to smaller parties.