The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden

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Second Life

The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden is based on a popular anime/light novel IP and is a gacha strategy RPG published by Crunchyroll Games. The global version launched in late 2022, and while interest was high at launch due to the strong IP attachment, gacha games typically see declining engagement after the first 1–2 years unless they maintain strong event cycles. Public interest and social activity suggest a moderately active but not massive player base. I estimate around 40,000 daily active players globally.

Second Life is a classic sandbox MMO launched in 2003. While its peak popularity has long passed, it retains a dedicated core audience, especially among content creators and virtual community participants. Its age and niche status mean lower numbers than mainstream MMOs, but it still maintains tens of thousands of daily users due to its unique virtual world and social economy.