Vindictus

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Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds

Vindictus is a 2010 action MMORPG by Nexon and devCAT, known for its instanced missions and hack-and-slash combat. Despite an innovative engine and loyal niche fanbase, the game is over a decade old and no longer widely promoted outside Asia. Given the typical decline of older MMOs and limited mainstream visibility, I estimate around 3,000 daily active players, largely sustained by dedicated fans and legacy systems.

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.