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Star Wars: The Old Republic

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.

Star Wars: The Old Republic is a classic MMORPG launched in 2011 by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. Although it had a large player base at launch, the numbers have declined over the years, especially since it's now over a decade old and several expansions have come and gone. However, it still maintains a loyal core community thanks to regular content updates and the strength of the Star Wars IP. As an MMORPG, it does meet the MMO criteria with a persistent online world and the ability to interact with thousands of players simultaneously.