The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War

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Foxhole

The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War is a licensed mobile RTS/strategy game by NetEase, released in late 2021. While initial launch interest was strong thanks to the IP and solid marketing, typical player retention for mobile strategy games stabilizes at a lower active base over time. NetEase titles perform well in Asian and international markets but generally see gradual decline after 2-3 years. As a mobile-focused, session-based game (not a full persistent MMO), it likely maintains around 70,000 daily active players globally by mid-2024.

Foxhole is a persistent online war game (released in 2017) developed and published by Siege Camp. The game is noted for its MMO-styled open world, where hundreds of players interact and cooperate in large-scale warfare over days or weeks. While not a mainstream title, it has an active, passionate community and niche appeal. Player numbers tend to be stable for a dedicated audience, typically in the high thousands per day based on previous Steam chart data and ongoing community activity.