EverQuest

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Lineage II

EverQuest is a classic MMORPG released in 1999. It pioneered the genre and still maintains a loyal niche following due to regular updates from Daybreak Game Company and nostalgia-driven servers. As an aging title, its active player base is modest compared to modern MMOs, but it remains one of the longer-lasting examples of the genre, estimated at several thousand daily active players.

Lineage II is a classic MMORPG released by NCsoft in 2003. It is well-known within the genre, especially in Korea and parts of Europe and Russia. The game is over 20 years old, and its Western population has declined, but it retains a dedicated player base—especially in its legacy and classic versions supported by ongoing updates. Estimated daily active players are likely around 20,000 globally, with a heavier concentration in non-Western markets. The game is a true MMO, with a persistent world and large-scale multiplayer features.