RetroMMO

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The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War

RetroMMO is a small-scale indie fantasy MMORPG released in 2020. Although labeled as an MMO and offering a persistent world with multiplayer elements, the game's indie status and niche retro appeal limit its player base. After the initial launch, such games usually see reduced active population unless they gain significant cult following. An estimated 200–300 daily active players is in line with similarly sized indie MMOs several years after release.

The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War is a licensed mobile RTS/strategy game by NetEase, released in late 2021. While initial launch interest was strong thanks to the IP and solid marketing, typical player retention for mobile strategy games stabilizes at a lower active base over time. NetEase titles perform well in Asian and international markets but generally see gradual decline after 2-3 years. As a mobile-focused, session-based game (not a full persistent MMO), it likely maintains around 70,000 daily active players globally by mid-2024.