Arc Raiders Breaks Records on Steam
Embark Studios’ Arc Raiders has rapidly gained traction, surpassing 250,000 concurrent players on Steam within its first day. The third-person extraction shooter peaked at 264,673 players on Valve’s platform, marking it as one of the standout releases in 2025.
Strong Genre Presence and Comparison
Joining the ranks of major titles like Counter-Strike 2, PUBG, and Dota 2, Arc Raiders has quickly established itself as a top contender in the extraction shooter genre. Its prior Server Slam playtest drew approximately 189,668 players, showing promising signs ahead of launch.
High Concurrent Player Count
- Ranks among the Steam top games by concurrent players
- Outperforms popular free-to-play games including Apex Legends and Marvel Rivals
Broader Platform Reach
The official number of players is likely higher, considering the game also released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, where live data is not publicly available. Launching midweek, player numbers are expected to grow as the weekend progresses.
Community Reception
Arc Raiders currently holds a “Very Positive” rating on Steam, with over 25,000 player reviews, showing sustained enthusiasm beyond initial launch hype.
Summary
For a new game in a highly competitive genre, Arc Raiders sets a remarkable milestone, ranking among the largest PC launches of 2025 with strong player engagement and positive reviews.
Author’s note: Arc Raiders’ impressive player numbers and positive feedback demonstrate its potential to become a major franchise in the extraction shooter genre.