Sword Art Online: Integral Factor

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The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War

Sword Art Online: Integral Factor is a mobile and PC action RPG published by Bandai Namco, released in 2018. While it had popularity in its first years—especially among SAO anime fans—player base has declined over time due to lack of major updates and competition in the mobile RPG space. Still, it retains a steady niche audience, particularly in Asia. Estimate: 35,000 daily players.

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.