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The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War

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.

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.