Metal War Online: Retribution

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FiveM

Metal War Online: Retribution is an action-racing MMO released in 2015. The game had niche appeal with vehicle combat, and over the years its popularity has declined sharply due to lack of major updates and competition from larger titles in the genre. Current player engagement is likely very low, with only a small, dedicated fanbase remaining.

FiveM is a multiplayer modification framework for GTA V that enables custom servers, popular especially for roleplay. Since release in 2016, it has maintained a robust, highly active community with many custom servers, often seen in Twitch streams and YouTube videos. 2023 saw Rockstar officially acquire Cfx.re, boosting legitimacy and interest. Although numbers may fluctuate, current daily active players likely remain very high for a mod project, due to global popularity and active server lists.