Perfect World International

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Dune: Awakening

Perfect World International is a classic fantasy MMORPG released in 2008. It saw significant popularity in the late 2000s and early 2010s, but its player base has declined over time due to age and competition from newer titles. It is still supported and has a loyal niche community, but no longer commands large player counts expected of peak MMOs. An estimate of about 6,500 daily players is reasonable for an older, legacy MMORPG that retains a dedicated but small fanbase.

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))