Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds

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Black Desert Online

Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds is a mobile and PC MMOARPG published by Netmarble, released in mid-2021. It had a major launch, leveraging both the Ni no Kuni IP from Level-5 and gacha/MMO mechanics. The game peaked high but, like most mobile MMOs, saw significant player count decreases after the initial year. In 2024, it retains a dedicated but much smaller global player base, with estimated daily active users likely in the 50,000–100,000 range, especially due to its presence in Asia. Major publisher support and continued updates help maintain its relevance.

Black Desert Online is a well-known MMORPG launched in 2015 by Pearl Abyss. It features a persistent world and large-scale multiplayer interactions, fitting all MMO criteria. While its daily active player base has declined from peak years, it retains moderate popularity due to regular updates, global reach, and its highly regarded combat and life skills systems. Current estimates across all regions likely place it around 70,000 daily players.