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MMO Populations

Tier Insights

Generated: 21:22 EST, Dec 5, 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: 63,195 playersAverage: 130,371 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: 69,952 playersAverage: 114,611 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: 1,102 playersAverage: 7,264 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: 4,309 playersAverage: 6,914 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: 3,360 players
  • Pc Non SteamTier details coming soon

    We have not published public context for this tier yet.

    Median: 129 playersAverage: 309 players

Average Enhanced 30d per Tier

TierMedianAverageAvg ActivityCount
Split Platform Giants
Big titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
69,952114,6115.0025
Unified Crossplay
Single shared population across PC + console
63,195130,3715.0014
Uncategorized (Work in Progress)
Awaiting better coverage before slotting
6,0006,0005.001
Community Run
Tier details coming soon
4,5003,3605.0014
Steam-Tracked PC
Primarily measured via Steam telemetry
4,3096,9145.008
PC Multi-Launcher
Standalone clients, Steam, and private shards
1,1027,2645.0050
Pc Non Steam
Tier details coming soon
1293095.0012
PC Multi-Launcher MoversStandalone clients, Steam, and private shards
  1. 1. Guild Wars25,510
  2. 2. Spiral Knights1,261
  3. 3. Star Conflict296
  4. 4. MapleStory88,584
  5. 5. Project: Gorgon1,587
Community Run MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. Eden Eternal: Everwinter Knights213
  2. 2. City of Heroes456
  3. 3. RaiderZ4,500
  4. 4. Phantasy Star Online5,001
  5. 5. Shaiya4,500
Unified Crossplay MoversSingle shared population across PC + console
  1. 1. Eterspire56,071
  2. 2. Genshin Impact56,568
  3. 3. Firestone Idle RPG53,530
  4. 4. Destiny 2296,654
  5. 5. ROBLOX56,568
Split Platform Giants MoversBig titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
  1. 1. Diablo IV71,045
  2. 2. Path of Exile 2150,577
  3. 3. THRONE AND LIBERTY133,396
  4. 4. Elite Dangerous75,690
  5. 5. World of Tanks69,952
Pc Non Steam MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. Ashes of Creation179
  2. 2. World of Warcraft Classic2,469
  3. 3. Forsaken World32
  4. 4. Salem: The Crafting MMO50
  5. 5. Scarlet Blade50
Steam-Tracked PC MoversPrimarily measured via Steam telemetry
  1. 1. PIONER4,781
  2. 2. The Repopulation4,781
  3. 3. EVE Online34,681
  4. 4. Ashen Empires456
  5. 5. Global Agenda2,398
Uncategorized (Work in Progress) MoversAwaiting better coverage before slotting
  1. 1. Camelot Unchained6,000