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MMO Populations

Tier Insights

Generated: 10:18 EDT, May 18, 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 group.
  • Movers and the chart show where player interest is shifting inside those groups.
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 each group.
  • Distribution chart: how player counts spread across each tier.
  • Tier movers: the biggest month-over-month shifts inside each group.

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: 135,537 playersAverage: 2,834,992 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: 58,055 playersAverage: 108,874 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: 1,037 playersAverage: 6,062 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: 5,615 playersAverage: 7,467 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: 3,475 players
  • Pc Non SteamTier details coming soon

    We have not published public context for this tier yet.

    Median: 137 playersAverage: 978 players

Average Enhanced 30d per Tier

TierMedianAverageAvg ActivityCount
Unified Crossplay
Single shared population across PC + console
135,5372,834,9925.0015
Split Platform Giants
Big titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
58,055108,8745.0025
Uncategorized (Work in Progress)
Awaiting better coverage before slotting
6,0006,0005.001
Steam-Tracked PC
Primarily measured via Steam telemetry
5,6157,4675.008
Community Run
Tier details coming soon
4,5003,4755.0014
PC Multi-Launcher
Standalone clients, Steam, and private shards
1,0376,0625.0051
Pc Non Steam
Tier details coming soon
1379785.0012
Split Platform Giants MoversBig titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
  1. 1. FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn234,586
  2. 2. The Elder Scrolls Online149,756
  3. 3. Anthem772
  4. 4. Black Desert Online263,081
  5. 5. Bless Unleashed2,689
Unified Crossplay MoversSingle shared population across PC + console
  1. 1. Old School RuneScape164,186
  2. 2. Albion Online80,887
  3. 3. Destiny 2142,216
  4. 4. Genshin Impact56,708
  5. 5. Palia122,760
PC Multi-Launcher MoversStandalone clients, Steam, and private shards
  1. 1. 8BitMMO22
  2. 2. Aberoth62
  3. 3. Age of Conan: Unchained389
  4. 4. AION Free-to-Play43
  5. 5. Allods Online160
Community Run MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. Age of Wushu4,500
  2. 2. Astellia4,500
  3. 3. City of Heroes1,097
  4. 4. Darkfall Online4,500
  5. 5. Eden Eternal: Everwinter Knights426
Pc Non Steam MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. AdventureQuest Worlds137
  2. 2. Ashes of Creation173
  3. 3. World of Warcraft Classic10,444
  4. 4. Dark Age of Camelot144
  5. 5. Dofus123
Steam-Tracked PC MoversPrimarily measured via Steam telemetry
  1. 1. Ashen Empires529
  2. 2. EVE Online33,099
  3. 3. Global Agenda6,276
  4. 4. Pantheon1,198
  5. 5. The Repopulation8,172
Uncategorized (Work in Progress) MoversAwaiting better coverage before slotting
  1. 1. Camelot Unchained6,000