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The Elder Scrolls Online

SubSpace is a classic multiplayer action-shooter released in 1997 that was one of the first to feature a persistent, massively multiplayer online environment. While it has nostalgic value and a cult following, its age, lack of mainstream support, and niche status mean its active player base is very small, likely in the low hundreds at most.

The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is a major MMORPG developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda. Released in 2014, it has maintained a strong player base through regular major expansions and updates. Although its peak concurrent userbase was higher after launch and at key expansion drops, it remains one of the top MMORPGs with a healthy, active population across PC and consoles. Based on industry knowledge and typical MMO retention with major publisher support, a current estimate of 120,000 daily players is reasonable.