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Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds

Ultima Online is a classic MMORPG originally released in 1997. While hugely influential, its player base has declined over time due to age and competition, though it retains a dedicated small community. As a sandbox MMO published by Electronic Arts and developed by Origin Systems, it still receives limited updates, supporting a modest but persistent daily active population.

Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds is a mobile and PC MMOARPG published by Netmarble, released in mid-2021. It had a major launch, leveraging both the Ni no Kuni IP from Level-5 and gacha/MMO mechanics. The game peaked high but, like most mobile MMOs, saw significant player count decreases after the initial year. In 2024, it retains a dedicated but much smaller global player base, with estimated daily active users likely in the 50,000–100,000 range, especially due to its presence in Asia. Major publisher support and continued updates help maintain its relevance.