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Phantasy Star Online 2

Nova Empire is a persistent online space strategy game known for its mobile presence but also available on Windows. Released in 2022, it is a niche title in the 4X/strategy space and does not have the visibility or player retention of top strategy MMOs. Such games typically maintain a small but loyal player base a couple of years post launch unless heavily promoted. Rough industry trends point to a few thousand daily active players for a game of this scale and age.

Phantasy Star Online 2 is a well-known action MMORPG developed by Sega, originally released in 2012. The game received major updates and a Western launch (including the New Genesis relaunch), bolstering engagement. However, as it is over a decade old, its global daily active players have significantly declined from its peak, likely around 25,000 based on historical trends for long-running MMOs with niche but loyal player bases.