Perfect World International

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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.

World of Warcraft Classic, released in 2019 by Blizzard Entertainment, is a major MMORPG revival of the original WoW experience. The game continues to have a robust, though markedly smaller, player base than at launch, thanks to a steady cycle of classic content and expansions (like Wrath of the Lich King Classic). As an MMORPG developed and maintained by a top-tier publisher, it sees strong retention, but is several years past launch and shares its community with retail WoW. Given this, an estimate in the 200,000–250,000 daily player range is reasonable as of 2024.