The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War

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Neverwinter

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.

Neverwinter is a free-to-play MMORPG developed by Cryptic Studios and released in 2013. While it saw significant popularity after launch, like most MMOs of this age, active player numbers have declined but remain steady due to regular updates and solid support from its publisher, Perfect World. Its cross-platform presence helps retain a dedicated player base, but as a decade-old game, it's past its peak.