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Final Fantasy XIV Online

Synced is a futuristic third-person shooter with PvE and PvP elements, released in late 2023 by NExT Studios and published by Level Infinite. Despite a notable launch and strong publisher backing, its genre and recent player trend reports indicate significant drop-off post-launch. As a session-based action shooter—not a persistent world MMO—even with co-op and squad features, it lacks the scale and persistence to be considered a true MMO.

Final Fantasy XIV Online is a major Square Enix MMORPG, originally released in 2013 but relaunched as "A Realm Reborn." It remains one of the top three global MMOs, consistently receiving major expansions and significant updates, keeping its player base very healthy even over a decade in. Estimated at around 200,000–250,000 daily active players based on recent expansion launches, ongoing events, and visible community activity.