ARC Raiders Surpasses Initial Player Numbers
ARC Raiders has achieved a rare milestone by gaining more players after its release weekend, an impressive feat for a premium multiplayer game. Released recently by Embark Studios, this new premium extraction shooter has quickly exceeded expectations in popularity.
Strong Growth Beyond Launch
When ARC Raiders launched, it attracted over 300,000 players. Remarkably, during its second weekend, the game surpassed its initial player count on Steam, reaching over 416,000 concurrent players. This kind of growth is unusual since most multiplayer games peak during their first weekend unless they experience a delayed resurgence.
Comparison with Other Titles
To put this achievement into perspective:
- Battlefield 6 launched with over 745,000 concurrent players on Steam.
- Though Battlefield 6 maintained a high player count recently at 426,000, it never exceeded its launch numbers on Steam.
- ARC Raiders, by contrast, managed to beat its launch weekend player count within two weeks on Steam alone.
Implications for ARC Raiders
Considering ARC Raiders is a fresh intellectual property, this player growth highlights its strong appeal. Factoring in console players on PS5 and Xbox Series, the actual concurrent player count could be about double what is reported on Steam.
"ARC Raiders has surpassed its release player count on Steam, which is a rare occurrence."
Embark Studios’ success with ARC Raiders demonstrates the potential for new IPs in the competitive multiplayer gaming market.
Author’s summary: ARC Raiders impressively grew its player base beyond launch numbers, an uncommon success for a new premium multiplayer game, signaling strong and sustained interest.
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