'Arc Raiders' Is Steam’s New Breakout Hit With 250,000+ Players in Its First Day

‘Arc Raiders’ Becomes Steam’s Newest Breakout Success with Over 250,000 Players on Day One

Embark Studios’ latest release, Arc Raiders, has quickly become one of 2025’s major gaming phenomena, drawing over 250,000 concurrent players on Steam within its first 24 hours. The game peaked at 264,673 players on Valve’s platform, securing its place alongside established giants such as Counter-Strike 2, PUBG, and Dota 2.

Massive Launch and Community Response

The third-person extraction shooter’s exceptional debut follows a successful Server Slam playtest, where nearly 190,000 players stress-tested the servers. That momentum carried into launch week, propelling Arc Raiders to the top of Steam’s most-played titles.

“As of now, Arc Raiders ranks among the top games on Steam by concurrent player count, outpacing even free-to-play hits like Apex Legends and Marvel Rivals.”

While official console data hasn’t been released, the player base is likely even larger across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. With its midweek release, player numbers are expected to surge further during the first weekend.

Strong Player Reception

Beyond raw numbers, the community response has been overwhelmingly positive. The game currently holds a “Very Positive” rating on Steam, backed by more than 25,000 user reviews—suggesting the enthusiasm extends well beyond initial hype.

Summary

Author’s note: Arc Raiders’ phenomenal launch demonstrates Embark Studios’ ability to captivate players in a competitive genre, marking one of the year’s strongest debuts on both Steam and consoles.

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