The Lord of the Rings Online: Mithril Edition VS RuneScape

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.

RuneScape is a long-running, classic MMORPG developed by Jagex. Despite its age (launched in 2001), it maintains a strong population due to continuous updates, nostalgia, and expansions like Old School RuneScape. Estimate is based on its enduring popularity, multiple versions, and regular mentions in MMO community charts.