Moonlight Blade Mobile

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The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War

Moonlight Blade Mobile is a mobile MMORPG developed by Tencent Aurora Studios and published by major publishers Level Infinite and Garena. Released in late 2020, it has maintained a considerable player base in East and Southeast Asian markets, particularly due to its strong IP and ongoing updates. Its persistent open world and social elements classify it as an MMO. Mobile MMOs in this region often sustain over 100,000 daily active players several years post-launch, particularly when backed by Tencent.

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.