EverQuest II

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The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War

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.

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.