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Top 5 MMORPGs on iOS in the US - Q1 2021 Performance Overview

An analysis of the top 5 MMORPGs on the iOS platform in the United States for Q1 2021 reveals trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Sensor Tower's data provides a snapshot of the quarter's performance for these gaming applications.

Top 5 MMORPGs on iOS in the US - Q1 2021 Performance Overview

MMORPGs on iOS in the US: Q1 2021 Performance Analysis

The first quarter of 2021 has been an eventful period for MMORPGs on the iOS platform in the United States. Sensor Tower's data provides us with insights into the performance of the top 5 MMORPG applications during this time.

Dragon Raja, published by Archosaur Games from China, has shown a steady increase in revenue from December to March, with a peak in mid-March at around $277K. Downloads for the game spiked in early February with over 26K new installations and maintained a relatively stable weekly active user count, peaking at approximately 41K in mid-February.

Black Desert Mobile by Pearl Abyss Corp. from South Korea saw its revenue fluctuate, with a high of $145K in mid-February. Downloads decreased after a high in late December, stabilizing around 3K to 4K per week. The game's active users showed a decline from 51K at the end of December to around 21K by the end of March.

Forsaken World: Gods and Demons, another China-based publisher's game, Perfect World, experienced a decrease in revenue towards the end of the quarter, ending at about $90K. The game's downloads remained steady but low, with weekly active users seeing a decline from 7.5K at the end of December to just under 3.4K by the end of March.

Jagex from the United Kingdom offers Old School RuneScape, which displayed a relatively stable revenue pattern with minor fluctuations, ending the quarter with around $85K. Downloads were consistent, with a slight increase in mid-March. Active users showed a gradual decline from 76K to 60K over the quarter.

Lastly, Stella Arcana- Eternal Stars, published by HaoPlay USA, Inc., saw a significant initial interest with over 76K downloads in the first week of January, shortly after its release. Revenue was inconsistent, with a notable peak of $116K in late March. Active user data was not provided for this title.

For more detailed insights and analysis, visit Sensor Tower, where you can find in-depth data on app performance across various platforms and regions.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2021