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MMO Populations

Tier Insights

Generated: 09:29 EDT, Mar 17, 2026

How to use Tier Insights

  • Tiers group MMOs by how we collect their player data so comparisons stay apples-to-apples.
  • Stats show the typical monthly population and activity inside each cohort.
  • Movers and the histogram surface where momentum is shifting within those cohorts.
What you'll find
  • Tier guide: plain-language summaries with typical population sizes and examples.
  • Tier stats: median, average, activity score, and how many MMOs sit in the cohort.
  • Histogram: population distribution by tier, plus an overall median reference line.
  • Per‑tier Movers: biggest month-over-month shifts inside each cohort.

Tier guide

We group MMOs by how their player data is stitched together so cross-tier comparisons stay fair. Use this as a cheat sheet before diving into the numbers.

  • Unified CrossplaySingle shared population across PC + console

    Massive live-service MMOs where players share the same servers across platforms. We consolidate console and PC telemetry so you can compare their total footprint.

    Median: 104,373 playersAverage: 3,011,863 playersExamples: Destiny 2, Albion Online
  • Split Platform GiantsBig titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile

    Large MMOs whose populations are reported per-platform (PC, console, or region). We stitch those silos together to show an all-in monthly view.

    Median: 67,564 playersAverage: 118,541 playersExamples: FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Elder Scrolls Online
  • PC Multi-LauncherStandalone clients, Steam, and private shards

    Established PC-first MMOs scattered across multiple launchers or private servers. These community-driven worlds land in the mid-sized population band.

    Median: 898 playersAverage: 6,800 playersExamples: Age of Conan: Unchained, Age of Wushu
  • Steam-Tracked PCPrimarily measured via Steam telemetry

    PC MMOs whose active population is best represented by Steam data. They tend to be niche or legacy titles without a large cross-platform footprint.

    Median: 5,617 playersAverage: 7,739 playersExamples: EVE Online, Ashen Empires
  • Uncategorized (Work in Progress)Awaiting better coverage before slotting

    Games we surface while we gather more sources. We keep them separate until we have enough coverage to place them confidently.

    Median: 6,000 playersAverage: 6,000 playersExamples: Camelot Unchained
  • Community RunTier details coming soon

    We have not published public context for this tier yet.

    Median: 4,500 playersAverage: 3,390 players
  • Pc Non SteamTier details coming soon

    We have not published public context for this tier yet.

    Median: 159 playersAverage: 565 players

Average Enhanced 30d per Tier

TierMedianAverageAvg ActivityCount
Unified Crossplay
Single shared population across PC + console
104,3733,011,8635.0014
Split Platform Giants
Big titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
67,564118,5415.0025
Uncategorized (Work in Progress)
Awaiting better coverage before slotting
6,0006,0005.001
Steam-Tracked PC
Primarily measured via Steam telemetry
5,6177,7395.008
Community Run
Tier details coming soon
4,5003,3905.0014
PC Multi-Launcher
Standalone clients, Steam, and private shards
8986,8005.0051
Pc Non Steam
Tier details coming soon
1595655.0012
Split Platform Giants MoversBig titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
  1. 1. Diablo IV103,880
  2. 2. FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn168,349
  3. 3. PlanetSide 23,577
  4. 4. Lost Ark37,180
  5. 5. Wild Hearts553
Unified Crossplay MoversSingle shared population across PC + console
  1. 1. Animal Jam44,295
  2. 2. Wuthering Waves104,373
  3. 3. ROBLOX40,250,000
  4. 4. Firestone Idle RPG53,911
  5. 5. Old School RuneScape184,557
PC Multi-Launcher MoversStandalone clients, Steam, and private shards
  1. 1. Meridian 5942
  2. 2. Yohoho! Puzzle Pirates1,976
  3. 3. Atlantica Online1,627
  4. 4. Age of Conan: Unchained444
  5. 5. Guild Wars593
Community Run MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. City of Heroes589
  2. 2. Phantasy Star Online5,204
  3. 3. Eden Eternal: Everwinter Knights178
  4. 4. Shaiya5,150
  5. 5. TERA4,500
Pc Non Steam MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. Forsaken World52
  2. 2. Fly for Fun114
  3. 3. Dark Age of Camelot159
  4. 4. ToonTown Rewritten158
  5. 5. Lineage 2: The Chaotic Chronicle111
Steam-Tracked PC MoversPrimarily measured via Steam telemetry
  1. 1. BitCraft Online7,223
  2. 2. Ashen Empires505
  3. 3. Global Agenda5,617
  4. 4. Pantheon1,627
  5. 5. The Repopulation8,322
Uncategorized (Work in Progress) MoversAwaiting better coverage before slotting
  1. 1. Camelot Unchained6,000