Metal War Online: Retribution

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The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War

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.

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.