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MMO Populations

Tier Insights

Generated: 17:15 EDT, Aug 25, 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: 80,936 playersAverage: 2,866,261 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: 53,130 playersAverage: 120,703 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: 981 playersAverage: 5,856 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: 3,249 playersAverage: 6,324 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: 3,357 players
  • Pc Non SteamTier details coming soon

    We have not published public context for this tier yet.

    Median: 153 playersAverage: 459 players

Average estimated monthly players by group

TierMedianAverageAvg ActivityCount
Unified Crossplay
Single shared population across PC + console
80,9362,866,2615.0015
Split Platform Giants
Big titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
53,130120,7035.0025
Uncategorized (Work in Progress)
Awaiting better coverage before slotting
6,0006,0005.001
Community Run
Tier details coming soon
4,5003,3575.0014
Steam-Tracked PC
Primarily measured via Steam telemetry
3,2496,3245.008
PC Multi-Launcher
Standalone clients, Steam, and private shards
9815,8565.0051
Pc Non Steam
Tier details coming soon
1534595.0012
Split Platform Giants MoversBig titles with separate PC/console pools we reconcile
  1. 1. War Thunder475,846
  2. 2. Once Human86,506
  3. 3. Phantasy Star Online 212,491
  4. 4. PlanetSide 22,421
  5. 5. New World2,106
Unified Crossplay MoversSingle shared population across PC + console
  1. 1. ROBLOX40,250,000
  2. 2. Animal Jam45,753
  3. 3. Wuthering Waves125,230
  4. 4. Sea of Thieves75,419
  5. 5. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin54,892
PC Multi-Launcher MoversStandalone clients, Steam, and private shards
  1. 1. RIFT1,440
  2. 2. Runes of Magic564
  3. 3. Fantasy Online 2481
  4. 4. Guild Wars418
  5. 5. Champions Online981
Community Run MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. TERA4,500
  2. 2. Phantasy Star Online5,255
  3. 3. Shaiya4,500
  4. 4. Eden Eternal: Everwinter Knights144
  5. 5. Riders of Icarus4,500
Pc Non Steam MoversTier details coming soon
  1. 1. Forsaken World52
  2. 2. World of Warcraft Classic4,202
  3. 3. Lineage 2: The Chaotic Chronicle57
  4. 4. Tibia180
  5. 5. Salem: The Crafting MMO50
Steam-Tracked PC MoversPrimarily measured via Steam telemetry
  1. 1. PIONER1,818
  2. 2. Ashen Empires303
  3. 3. Global Agenda4,068
  4. 4. Pantheon289
  5. 5. The Repopulation8,424
Uncategorized (Work in Progress) MoversAwaiting better coverage before slotting
  1. 1. Camelot Unchained6,000