Torchlight III

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The Lord of the Rings: Rise to War

Torchlight III, released in 2020, is an action RPG developed by Echtra Games and published by Perfect World Entertainment. While the Torchlight franchise has a dedicated fanbase, Torchlight III received mixed reviews and failed to maintain significant popularity after launch. The game shifted away from its original MMO plans to a more traditional online co-op RPG. Its player base has dwindled significantly, especially with limited live service support after launch. Estimated daily players are likely very low now, likely under 500.

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.