Arc Raiders has shattered its own concurrent player peak on Steam, reaching over 400,000 users for the first time this weekend. The game now holds the record as the most popular PvP extraction shooter on the platform. This surge follows previous highs shortly after its release.
Record-Breaking Milestone
Arc Raiders, a third-person extraction shooter, has continued its impressive launch momentum by achieving a new all-time high of 416,517 concurrent players on Steam over the weekend. This marks the third record break in recent weeks, solidifying its position as the fifth most-played game on Steam in the last 24 hours.
Timeline of Success
The game's rapid rise began just a day after release, when it surpassed 250,000 concurrent players. On November 1, it topped 328,062 simultaneous users, setting a benchmark for PvP extraction shooters. Analysts from Alinea Analytics estimate that Steam accounts for 69.2 percent of the playerbase, with approximately 17.3 percent on PlayStation and 13.5 percent on Xbox, suggesting the total audience exceeds Steam's figures.
Expert Insights
Market analyst Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics attributes the game's popularity to its community focus rather than its genre mechanics. He stated, "Arc Raiders is great because it focuses on community - NOT because it's an extraction shooter."
In a preview, Eurogamer described the game as "a third-person extraction shooter. It is a factory that mass produces tense moments, by its own nature a source of intense anxiety: high stakes, devastating losses, rapturous victories. Pulling back, it's a game of gradual self-refinement, both of your inventory full of resources and your characters abilities, and likewise your own know-how."
This sustained player interest highlights Arc Raiders' appeal in a competitive genre, drawing comparisons to other extraction titles that have not achieved similar peaks.