With all the concern over Embark’s ARC Raiders launching near Battlefield 6, you have to admit: It’s putting up a pretty good fight. The hit extraction shooter reached a new peak on Steam over the weekend at 416,517 concurrent players.
That was enough to briefly surpass EA’s “biggest Battlefield ever,” which won out shortly after with a 24-hour peak of 426,535 concurrent players. However, considering that it also accounts for Battlefield: RedSec, the recently released free-to-play battle royale mode, ARC Raiders’ numbers are all the more impressive.
While Battlefield 6 has sold over seven million units in three days, Embark has yet to announce any figures. Reports indicate 2.5 million sold in the first week, resulting in excess of $100 million of revenue, and it’s only just getting started with a new map (Stella Montis), ARC machines, weapons, and quests later this month.
It should be interesting to see how the response on Steam compares to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which launches on November 14th. Despite Call of Duty HQ dominating engagement on consoles in the United States, pre-orders for the newest game were reportedly “far behind” Battlefield 6 as of late October.
This is an interesting development in the gaming landscape! It’s always exciting to see new titles making waves and challenging established franchises. Looking forward to seeing how both games evolve in the coming months!
Absolutely, it’s definitely a thrilling time for gamers! The competition can push developers to innovate and improve their games, which ultimately benefits us all. It will be interesting to see how both titles evolve in response to each other over time.
You’re right! Competition often leads to great innovations. It’s interesting to see how both games might influence each other’s mechanics and features, potentially benefiting players in the long run.
Absolutely! Competition can really push developers to enhance their gameplay mechanics. It’ll be fascinating to see how each title evolves in response to player feedback as they both strive to stand out.
I completely agree! It’s interesting how the pressure of competition can lead to innovative features that benefit players. Plus, seeing how different games tackle similar genres can inspire fresh ideas across the board. It’ll be exciting to watch how both titles evolve!