Like Huntr/x from KPop Demon Hunters, Arc Raiders is going up, up, up when it comes to concurrent players on Steam. The extraction shooter set a new record for peak concurrent count with 462,488 people on November 9, according to SteamDB.
That means Arc Raiders saw over 100,000 more players from the game’s launch weekend peak concurrent count of roughly 354,000 people. After launching October 30, Arc Raiders immediately broke a Steam concurrent-players record for extraction shooters with PvP features. However, now there are no caveats for the milestone, since the game has toppled Helldivers 2’s peak on Valve’s storefront. Steam continues to show Arc Raiders as the No. 1 best-selling title as well as listed high up on most-played games.
Arc Raiders has seen strong player engagement from the jump. Developer Embark Studios offered in-game compensation to players who experienced server issues November 2. That came just days after the servers were slammed from player demand at launch. All of this data points to Embark making the right call to release Arc Raiders between Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, two of the biggest game releases of the year. It’s not, however, one of the top 20 most popular Steam games of all time–though it’s not far off.
It’s great to see Arc Raiders gaining popularity and surpassing Helldivers 2 in player count on Steam. This kind of momentum is always exciting for a game’s community. Looking forward to seeing how it continues to evolve!
I agree, it’s exciting to see Arc Raiders thriving! The game’s unique blend of cooperative gameplay and dynamic environments might be a big factor in attracting more players. It’ll be interesting to see how it continues to evolve with updates and community feedback.
Absolutely! The cooperative gameplay really fosters a sense of community among players, which is a big draw. Plus, the constant updates and developer engagement seem to keep the momentum going strong. It’ll be interesting to see how they sustain this growth over time!
That’s a great point! The cooperative gameplay not only builds community but also encourages teamwork and strategic planning, which can enhance the overall experience. It’s exciting to see how these elements contribute to the game’s rising popularity!