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MMO Populations

Tier Insights

Generated: 23:26 EST, Dec 25, 2025

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: 118,441 playersAverage: 236,371 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: 84,160 playersAverage: 163,434 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: 1,184 playersAverage: 8,277 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: 3,718 playersAverage: 7,140 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: 3,511 players
  • Pc Non SteamTier details coming soon

    We have not published public context for this tier yet.

    Median: 131 playersAverage: 324 players

Average Enhanced 30d per Tier

TierMedianAverageAvg ActivityCount
Unified Crossplay
Single shared population across PC + console
118,441236,3715.0014
Split Platform Giants
Big titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
84,160163,4345.0025
Uncategorized (Work in Progress)
Awaiting better coverage before slotting
6,0006,0005.001
Community Run
Tier details coming soon
4,5003,5115.0014
Steam-Tracked PC
Primarily measured via Steam telemetry
3,7187,1405.008
PC Multi-Launcher
Standalone clients, Steam, and private shards
1,1848,2775.0050
Pc Non Steam
Tier details coming soon
1313245.0012
PC Multi-Launcher MoversStandalone clients, Steam, and private shards
  1. 1. Anarchy Online45
  2. 2. Dungeons & Dragons Online3,793
  3. 3. Champions Online991
  4. 4. Star Conflict426
  5. 5. Atlantica Online1,903
Community Run MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. Eden Eternal: Everwinter Knights188
  2. 2. TERA4,500
  3. 3. City of Heroes567
  4. 4. Riders of Icarus4,500
  5. 5. Astellia4,500
Unified Crossplay MoversSingle shared population across PC + console
  1. 1. Eterspire60,608
  2. 2. Animal Jam57,074
  3. 3. Wuthering Waves158,727
  4. 4. RuneScape393,220
  5. 5. Sea of Thieves95,418
Split Platform Giants MoversBig titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
  1. 1. Final Fantasy XI281,803
  2. 2. PlanetSide 25,003
  3. 3. Wild Hearts1,247
  4. 4. Phantasy Star Online 214,119
  5. 5. Bless Unleashed2,853
Pc Non Steam MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. Forsaken World46
  2. 2. AdventureQuest Worlds110
  3. 3. Dark Age of Camelot102
  4. 4. Salem: The Crafting MMO50
  5. 5. Scarlet Blade50
Steam-Tracked PC MoversPrimarily measured via Steam telemetry
  1. 1. EVE Online38,930
  2. 2. Ashen Empires496
  3. 3. Global Agenda494
  4. 4. Pantheon3,244
  5. 5. The Repopulation4,622
Uncategorized (Work in Progress) MoversAwaiting better coverage before slotting
  1. 1. Camelot Unchained6,000