ARC Raiders Surpasses First Week Player Count
ARC Raiders continues to gain more players even after its initial release weekend, a rare feat for a premium multiplayer game. Released recently by Embark Studios, this new premium extraction shooter has grown more popular than expected.
Impressive Growth After Launch
At launch, ARC Raiders attracted over 300,000 players on Steam. Now, it has achieved a very uncommon milestone by surpassing those first-week numbers during its second weekend. Usually, concurrent player counts peak during the opening weekend unless the game experiences a resurgence much later.
Record-Breaking Player Count
This weekend, ARC Raiders reached over 416,000 concurrent players on Steam. Considering the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series player bases, the total player count could be roughly double that number.
Comparison with Battlefield 6
- Battlefield 6 launched with over 745,000 concurrent players on Steam.
- It maintained around 426,000 concurrent players in the last 24 hours.
- It never surpassed its initial launch player count on Steam.
"What makes this achievement by ARC Raiders more impressive is that it’s an all-new IP."
ARC Raiders' growth highlights its strong appeal despite being a brand-new intellectual property.
Summary: ARC Raiders defies the norm by increasing its player base after release, showcasing rare success for a new premium multiplayer title.