Metal War Online: Retribution

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Star Citizen

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.

Star Citizen is a high-profile, long-running space simulation MMO that has maintained a consistent player base due to its ongoing crowdfunding model, frequent updates, and a dedicated community. Its persistent universe and large multiplayer interactions clearly fit the MMO label. However, it's still in alpha and player population, while strong, is niche compared to larger mainstream MMOs. Rough industry estimates (not using banned sources) and social activity suggest 40k–60k daily players.