
Final Fantasy XIV OnlineVSBlack Desert Online
Direct comparison between Final Fantasy XIV Online and Black Desert Online. View their social activity, release status, platform availability, and other key details.
Game Status
Status
Final Fantasy XIV Online status is active.
Status
Black Desert Online status is active.
Estimated Daily Players
Estimated Daily Players
We estimate that Final Fantasy XIV Online has currently around 220k players daily.
Final Fantasy XIV Online is a major Square Enix MMORPG, originally released in 2013 but relaunched as "A Realm Reborn." It remains one of the top three global MMOs, consistently receiving major expansions and significant updates, keeping its player base very healthy even over a decade in. Estimated at around 200,000–250,000 daily active players based on recent expansion launches, ongoing events, and visible community activity.
Estimated Daily Players
We estimate that Black Desert Online has currently around 110k players daily.
Black Desert Online is a 2015 MMORPG by Pearl Abyss known for its persistent world, large-scale multiplayer, and strong sandbox features. The game remains popular in Asia and maintains a moderate to strong player base worldwide, thanks to regular updates, cross-platform play, and a dedicated core audience. Its age means numbers are lower than its original peak but higher than many niche MMOs. Estimated daily active players is around 110,000.
Social Score
Social activity comparison between Final Fantasy XIV Online and Black Desert Online. Data includes social media activity, community discussions, and online mentions tracked over time.
Social score for Final Fantasy XIV Online
| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | ~0 | |
| October 2025 | ~0 | 100.0% |
| September 2025 | ~218 | 57.3% |
| August 2025 | ~510 | 35.6% |
| July 2025 | ~376 |
Social score for Black Desert Online
| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | ~0 | |
| October 2025 | ~0 | 100.0% |
| September 2025 | ~57 | 49.1% |
| August 2025 | ~112 | 8.2% |
| July 2025 | ~122 |
Game Age
Age
Final Fantasy XIV Online was released in September 2010 (15 years ago).
Age
Black Desert Online was released in July 2015 (10 years ago).
Platforms
Final Fantasy XIV Online is available on 5 platforms.
Black Desert Online is available on 3 platforms.
Player Perspectives
Final Fantasy XIV Online offers 1 player perspective.
Black Desert Online offers 1 player perspective.
Developers
Final Fantasy XIV Online has 3 developers.
Black Desert Online has 1 developer.
Publishers
Final Fantasy XIV Online has 2 publishers.
Black Desert Online has 2 publishers.
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