Arc Raiders Surpasses Battlefield 6 in Concurrent Players on Steam
Extraction shooters once felt like a niche genre. Although often very challenging, Arc Raiders has managed to appeal to a wide range of players. It has quickly become one of the most popular PC games this fall.
Impressive Player Numbers
According to SteamDB, Arc Raiders reached a peak concurrent player count of over 354,000 on Friday night, just a little over a week after its release. This achievement places it among the top shooters on Steam.
The game even briefly surpassed Battlefield 6, a major title on the platform. Around midnight UTC on Saturday, Battlefield 6 had roughly 318,000 players, while Arc Raiders exceeded 329,000 concurrent users.
Consistent and Growing Audience
While Arc Raiders has not yet matched the highest numbers achieved by Battlefield 6, its solid and consistent player base during the first week is notable. This success is remarkable for such a new game competing against a longstanding franchise.
Factors Behind the Popularity
- Runs smoothly and efficiently, even on modest hardware
- Offers an engaging experience that balances accessibility and challenge
- Appeals to both hardcore and casual gamers
"Arc Raiders has successfully bridged the gap between the sickos and the rest of us, as not only is it the extraction shooter of choice for the chronically employed—it's one of the biggest games on Steam."
"Like BF6, it runs like a dream and doesn't require a monster rig, which will always be an easier sell than bleeding edge visuals."
This blend of performance and gameplay makes it a fresh and attractive alternative in the shooter genre.
Author’s summary: Arc Raiders quickly became a top Steam shooter by appealing to a broad audience and delivering high performance without demanding elite hardware, even briefly topping Battlefield 6’s player count.