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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.

World of Warcraft Classic, released in 2019 by Blizzard Entertainment, is a major MMORPG revival of the original WoW experience. The game continues to have a robust, though markedly smaller, player base than at launch, thanks to a steady cycle of classic content and expansions (like Wrath of the Lich King Classic). As an MMORPG developed and maintained by a top-tier publisher, it sees strong retention, but is several years past launch and shares its community with retail WoW. Given this, an estimate in the 200,000–250,000 daily player range is reasonable as of 2024.