World of Warcraft Classic

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PokeMMO

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.

PokeMMO is a long-running fan-made Pokémon MMO that launched in 2012 and has maintained a steady, niche but dedicated player base due to its unique multiplayer take on classic Pokémon games. Despite its age, it still attracts thousands of daily players thanks to regular updates and the enduring appeal of the Pokémon IP. However, as a fan project, it doesn't reach mainstream MMO numbers, but community buzz and statistics from forums/redits suggest daily activity in the lower tens of thousands.