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STALCRAFT, developed by EXBO and released in late 2022, is a multiplayer open-world shooter with strong post-apocalyptic/STALKER influences. It has cultivated a niche but loyal community, mostly on PC. At under two years old, its player engagement has slightly declined from launch but remains healthy for a smaller studio, especially on platforms like Steam. The game supports large player counts on servers, but its overall DAP is moderate due to its niche genre and indie developer status.

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.