The Elder Scrolls Online
~120k
daily players
The Elder Scrolls OnlineVSBlack Desert Online
Direct comparison between The Elder Scrolls Online and Black Desert Online. View their social activity, release status, platform availability, and other key details.
The Elder Scrolls Online
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Game Status
Status
Active
The Elder Scrolls Online status is active.
Status
Active
Black Desert Online status is active.
Estimated Daily Players
Estimated Daily Players
~120 thousand
We estimate that The Elder Scrolls Online has currently around 120k players daily.
The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is a major MMORPG developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda. Released in 2014, it has maintained a strong player base through regular major expansions and updates. Although its peak concurrent userbase was higher after launch and at key expansion drops, it remains one of the top MMORPGs with a healthy, active population across PC and consoles. Based on industry knowledge and typical MMO retention with major publisher support, a current estimate of 120,000 daily players is reasonable.
Estimated Daily Players
~110 thousand
We estimate that Black Desert Online has currently around 110k players daily.
Black Desert Online is a 2015 MMORPG by Pearl Abyss known for its persistent world, large-scale multiplayer, and strong sandbox features. The game remains popular in Asia and maintains a moderate to strong player base worldwide, thanks to regular updates, cross-platform play, and a dedicated core audience. Its age means numbers are lower than its original peak but higher than many niche MMOs. Estimated daily active players is around 110,000.
Social Score
Social activity comparison between The Elder Scrolls Online and Black Desert Online. Data includes social media activity, community discussions, and online mentions tracked over time.
Social score for The Elder Scrolls Online
| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | ~1.7k | 40.1% |
| August 2025 | ~2.8k | 43.6% |
| July 2025 | ~5k | 2751.1% |
| November 2024 | ~174 | 89.1% |
| September 2024 | ~92 |
Social score for Black Desert Online
| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | ~108 | 3.6% |
| August 2025 | ~112 | 8.2% |
| July 2025 | ~122 | 64.9% |
| November 2024 | ~74 | 21.3% |
| September 2024 | ~94 |
Game Age
Age
11 years ago
The Elder Scrolls Online was released in April 2014 (11 years ago).
Age
10 years ago
Black Desert Online was released in July 2015 (10 years ago).
Platforms
The Elder Scrolls Online is available on 7 platforms.
Black Desert Online is available on 3 platforms.
Player Perspectives
The Elder Scrolls Online offers 2 player perspectives.
Black Desert Online offers 1 player perspective.
Developers
The Elder Scrolls Online has 1 developer.
Black Desert Online has 1 developer.
Publishers
The Elder Scrolls Online has 1 publisher.
Black Desert Online has 2 publishers.
Categories
The Elder Scrolls Online has 5 categories.
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