Torchlight III

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World of Warcraft Classic

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.

World of Warcraft Classic, released in 2019 by Blizzard Entertainment, is a major MMORPG revival of the original WoW experience. The game continues to have a robust, though markedly smaller, player base than at launch, thanks to a steady cycle of classic content and expansions (like Wrath of the Lich King Classic). As an MMORPG developed and maintained by a top-tier publisher, it sees strong retention, but is several years past launch and shares its community with retail WoW. Given this, an estimate in the 200,000–250,000 daily player range is reasonable as of 2024.