Sword Art Online: Unleash Blading

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Enlisted: Reinforced

Sword Art Online: Unleash Blading is a mobile RPG by Bandai Namco released in late 2019. While it leveraged the popular SAO anime IP and initially saw strong downloads, it is now over 4 years old—a lifespan where mobile anime RPGs typically experience significant playerbase decline unless they remain breakout hits. Bandai Namco's ongoing support keeps a modest, mostly niche community engaged, but overall activity is much lower than at launch.

Enlisted: Reinforced is a relaunch/major update to 'Enlisted,' a squad-based WW2 shooter by Darkflow Software, historically published by Gaijin Entertainment. The core game has maintained a modest but dedicated playerbase, buoyed by frequent updates and free-to-play access. The 'Reinforced' update/launch (mid-2024) likely gives a boost, especially in its initial weeks, but third-party stats and genre trends suggest daily active players around 40,000–50,000, down from its peak surges. Not a traditional MMO (lobby-based large matches rather than persistent world).