Nightmist Online

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Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds

Nightmist Online is a small-scale, classic online fantasy RPG originally released in 2000 and known for its relatively niche player base. It was never a major hit and, as an indie game without major publisher backing, would likely have a very small, dedicated community remaining if any active players at all. Its age (over 20 years old) and lack of major ongoing development heavily limit its audience now.

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.