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The Elder Scrolls Online

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.

The Elder Scrolls Online is a long-running MMORPG released in 2014 by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda. As a major franchise title with steady support, expansions, and an established fanbase, it maintains a solid but declining player base after its initial peak years. Currently, most estimates place its daily active players around the 100,000–150,000 mark worldwide, reflecting its status as a top-tier MMO but not in the same tier as newer giants.