The Lord of the Rings Online: Mithril Edition

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Last Epoch

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.

Last Epoch is a popular action RPG hack-and-slash developed by Eleventh Hour Games. It left early access in 2024 and has maintained a steady player base due to regular updates, strong community interest, and its niche within the ARPG genre. While not as large as Diablo or Path of Exile, it is well-regarded and maintains an active community, likely in the 20,000–40,000 daily range.