Game of Thrones: Winter is Coming

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The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War

Game of Thrones: Winter is Coming is a browser-based MMO strategy game released in 2019 by Yoozoo Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive. It capitalized on the Game of Thrones brand but, as a licensed title in a declining genre, its player base has diminished since its release. The game still retains a small but steady international audience due to ongoing live events and monetization, but most browser MMORTS titles drop below 20,000 daily players after 5 years.

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.