La Tale

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H1Z1

La Tale is a 2D side-scrolling fantasy MMORPG originally released in the mid-2000s in Korea and published in Western markets in 2014. It has maintained a small but steady niche player base over the years, mostly due to its unique art style and loyal community. However, as a relatively old game from a smaller publisher (Papaya Play), active daily players are likely now well below 1,000, consistent with the trajectory of similarly aged niche MMOs without major recent relaunches or expansions.

H1Z1 was an early battle royale and survival title that saw significant popularity in its first few years but has substantially declined since 2018, with its player base moving to other games like PUBG and Fortnite. As of mid-2024, it maintains a very low daily population on both PC and PlayStation, with SteamCharts showing minimal activity and limited developer support. The game is not shut down, but is largely inactive compared to its heyday.