Arc Raiders may have sold already 2.5m copies, according to industry analyst

Arc Raiders Sales Reached 2.5 Million Copies

According to industry analyst Rhy Elliott from Alinea Analytics, Arc Raiders has likely sold over 2.5 million copies, generating more than $100 million in revenue for developer Embark Studios.

Platform Breakdown of Player Base

Approximately 69.2% of players are on Steam.
About 17.3% of players use PlayStation.
Roughly 13.5% play on Xbox.

Reasons for Popularity

"ARC Raiders is great because it focuses on community - NOT because it's an extraction shooter."

Elliott highlights that the strong community focus distinguishes Arc Raiders from other extraction shooters, contributing significantly to its success.

Player Crossover with Other Cooperative Games

"Our crossover estimates show that about half of ARC Raiders players on Steam have also played Phasmophobia, Lethal Company, and Helldivers 2, respectively. And over 40% have played R.E.P.O, Valheim, PEAK, and Dead by Daylight."

This crossover with other popular co-op games suggests that Arc Raiders attracts a dedicated community interested in cooperative multiplayer experiences.

Author's Summary

Arc Raiders’ impressive sales stem from its strong community focus and high crossover appeal among fans of cooperative multiplayer games.

Eurogamer — 2025-11-08

Arc Raiders Sales Reached 2.5 Million Copies

Platform Breakdown of Player Base

Reasons for Popularity

Player Crossover with Other Cooperative Games

Author's Summary

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