Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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Dune: Awakening

Pathfinder: Kingmaker is a single-player tactical RPG released in 2018 by Owlcat Games and published by Deep Silver. While it was well-received and has a loyal fanbase, it is not an MMO, and its playerbase has declined over time since release. Estimated active daily players are low, likely a few hundred globally, primarily from new players and ongoing interest in the Pathfinder franchise.

As of late August 2025, Dune: Awakening had approximately 14,000 concurrent players, reflecting a significant decline from its peak of over 189,000 concurrent players shortly after launch in June 2025. This decrease is attributed to factors such as player burnout, game design issues, and technical problems. Despite these challenges, the developers remain optimistic, citing strong player retention and a 10-year development roadmap that includes plans to explore new planets and regions within the Dune universe. ([gamesradar.com](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/mmo/dune-awakening-dev-says-player-retention-has-been-extremely-good-and-the-mmos-10-year-plan-still-has-so-much-to-pull-from-in-the-lore-well-go-to-new-planets-eventually/?utm_source=openai))