Synced VS Outriders

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.

Outriders, released in 2021, is a co-op looter shooter published by Square Enix and developed by People Can Fly. The game launched with solid interest but saw player numbers drop off within the first year and has had minimal major content updates since. It's no longer prominently featured or discussed in gaming communities, suggesting a small but persistent dedicated fanbase. The lack of ongoing live service elements further reduces the active player pool.