MetalCore

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Last Epoch

MetalCore is a sci-fi open world shooter in early access or pre-launch phase, developed by Studio 369. While it has MMO-inspired features such as large-scale battles and persistent elements, it has not fully launched yet as of early 2024. Early access and testing phases typically see limited daily engagement, though interest from web3 and shooter communities is present. Estimating around 5,000 daily players based on these trends for pre-release or early access online shooters that have not yet hit mainstream adoption.

Last Epoch is an action RPG released in early 2024, developed by Eleventh Hour Games. It has received strong attention from the ARPG community, especially in the wake of Diablo IV's mixed reception. Daily player count is estimated around 70,000 based on Steam charts peaks and genre trends for new, well-received indie ARPGs. Continued post-launch content could sustain or grow this. It is not an MMO, as it does not feature a true persistent world or large-scale multiplayer environments—multiplayer is limited to smaller parties.