ARC Raiders Hits Record Player Count, Servers Struggle
ARC Raiders has become a victim of its own success, hitting an all-time high concurrent player count that put immense pressure on its servers. The extraction shooter from Embark Studios, known for The Finals, reached a peak of 354,836 players simultaneously on Steam.
This milestone places ARC Raiders alongside major titles like GTA 5, Starfield, Monster Hunter: World, and Borderlands 4 in terms of player activity on Steam.
Server Issues and Player Impact
On Sunday evening, as the game soared to new heights, users worldwide experienced network instability, crashes, and party-related problems. Embark Studios responded by implementing a server queue and temporarily disabling crossplay to stabilize the situation.
- Server queue system introduced
- Crossplay temporarily turned off
- Players faced queues, network problems, and crashes
Significance of the Event
Although the disruptions were brief, they highlight the rapid growth and popularity of ARC Raiders, regarded as one of the top extraction shooters and a formidable rival to Escape from Tarkov’s dominance.
Future Roadmap
Embark Studios recently unveiled a detailed content roadmap outlining upcoming additions planned for the next few months, promising an exciting future for the game.
"ARC Raiders is proving to be such a success that it’s becoming a victim of its own victory."
"In one moment, 354,836 concurrent players on Steam alone were enjoying the new extraction adventure from Embark."
Author’s summary: ARC Raiders reached a peak of over 350,000 concurrent Steam players, briefly overwhelming servers and underscoring its rise as a leading extraction shooter with strong future content planned.