The Lord of the Rings Online: Mithril Edition VS ArcheAge

The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) was originally released in 2007 and is a well-known MMORPG with a persistent world set in Tolkien's Middle-earth. The "Mithril Edition" is a specific edition released later, but the player base is not separated from the main game. While the game is over a decade old, it still has a small but loyal player base, supported by ongoing content updates. As of 2024, it's reasonable to estimate around 10,000 daily active players.

ArcheAge is a sandbox MMORPG released in 2013 and has had multiple publishers. While it enjoyed a strong launch and several relaunches (including ArcheAge Unchained), its population has declined considerably due to age, controversial monetization changes, and server merges. However, it retains a niche, loyal player base in both Korea and globally, typical for older MMOs run by major publishers. Current daily active players are likely in the low thousands.