Synced VS Blade & Soul

Synced is a free-to-play third-person shooter with survival and open-world elements, developed by NExT Studios and published by Level Infinite. It launched in 2023, initially gaining attention due to its blend of PvP and PvE gameplay, and its unique 'Nano' companion system. However, like many multiplayer shooters that aren't backed by a massive publisher or don't achieve breakout viral status, its player base has declined post-launch. Based on Steam charts and typical genre trends, current daily active players likely sit around 10,000, mostly on PC. It is not an MMO as it lacks a persistent world and does not feature the large-scale multiplayer environments typical of MMOs.

Blade & Soul, developed by NCsoft, is a fantasy MMORPG released in 2012. It attracted a large audience at launch, especially in Korea and its Western release in 2016. Player numbers have declined with age, but it still receives updates and retains a niche, loyal user base typical for older NCsoft MMOs. Estimated daily active players are in the 10,000–20,000 range, with 15,000 as a conservative midpoint.