Most played MMOs
Black Desert tops this ranking with 40 million players, ahead of The Elder Scrolls Online (over 25 million players) and Final Fantasy XIV (over 24 million players). Total players announced by publishers (free-to-play and subscriptions included). 5 games ranked.
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| # | Game | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black DesertCumulative players ("users") in 150+ countries, per Pearl Abyss | 40 million players | September 2020 | GamesIndustry.biz |
| 2 | The Elder Scrolls OnlineTotal players since 2014 (official website) | over 25 million players | October 2024 | KitGuru |
| 3 | Final Fantasy XIVTotal players (accounts, free trial included) | over 24 million players | October 2021 | IGN |
| 4 | Star Trek OnlineCumulative players since launch (2010) | over 7.7 million players | January 2026 | TrekMovie.com |
| 5 | Old School RuneScapeTotal players eight months after launch (2013) | over 1 million players | October 2013 | Polygon |
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