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MMO Populations

Tier Insights

Generated: 12:50 EDT, Apr 6, 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: 96,148 playersAverage: 3,024,629 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: 62,378 playersAverage: 127,626 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: 972 playersAverage: 6,949 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: 7,264 playersAverage: 8,152 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: 3,454 players
  • Pc Non SteamTier details coming soon

    We have not published public context for this tier yet.

    Median: 154 playersAverage: 582 players

Average Enhanced 30d per Tier

TierMedianAverageAvg ActivityCount
Unified Crossplay
Single shared population across PC + console
96,1483,024,6295.0014
Split Platform Giants
Big titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
62,378127,6265.0025
Steam-Tracked PC
Primarily measured via Steam telemetry
7,2648,1525.008
Uncategorized (Work in Progress)
Awaiting better coverage before slotting
6,0006,0005.001
Community Run
Tier details coming soon
4,5003,4545.0014
PC Multi-Launcher
Standalone clients, Steam, and private shards
9726,9495.0051
Pc Non Steam
Tier details coming soon
1545825.0012
Split Platform Giants MoversBig titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
  1. 1. The Elder Scrolls Online158,391
  2. 2. War Thunder691,242
  3. 3. PlanetSide 23,558
  4. 4. Final Fantasy XI247,759
  5. 5. Path of Exile 2120,038
Unified Crossplay MoversSingle shared population across PC + console
  1. 1. Sea of Thieves96,148
  2. 2. Palia95,355
  3. 3. Albion Online65,047
  4. 4. Old School RuneScape164,063
  5. 5. Wuthering Waves87,163
PC Multi-Launcher MoversStandalone clients, Steam, and private shards
  1. 1. Allods Online169
  2. 2. Entropia Universe1,354
  3. 3. Dragon Nest74
  4. 4. World of Warcraft4,204
  5. 5. Ultima Online27,057
Community Run MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. Riders of Icarus4,500
  2. 2. TERA4,500
  3. 3. City of Heroes1,003
  4. 4. Age of Wushu4,500
  5. 5. Astellia4,500
Pc Non Steam MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. Dofus145
  2. 2. Lineage 2: The Chaotic Chronicle92
  3. 3. World of Warcraft Classic5,614
  4. 4. ToonTown Rewritten166
  5. 5. Fly for Fun114
Steam-Tracked PC MoversPrimarily measured via Steam telemetry
  1. 1. EVE Online33,788
  2. 2. Ashen Empires495
  3. 3. Global Agenda7,264
  4. 4. Pantheon1,561
  5. 5. The Repopulation8,194
Uncategorized (Work in Progress) MoversAwaiting better coverage before slotting
  1. 1. Camelot Unchained6,000