Arc Raiders Breaks Player Record Again on Steam
Embark Studios’ extraction shooter Arc Raiders continues its rapid growth, breaking its own concurrent player record twice over the past weekend. According to SteamDB, the game reached 416,517 players online on Saturday, followed by an impressive 462,488 concurrent Raiders on Sunday.
Just a week earlier, the previous record stood at 354,836 players on November 2. The new figures mark a significant leap in engagement, with Arc Raiders even surpassing the hugely popular Battlefield 6 on Sunday — which peaked at 441,035 concurrent players.
Growing Success Across Platforms
While exact console player numbers remain unknown, Arc Raiders is also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, meaning the total active player count is likely even higher. The surge in activity suggests that more players are discovering and investing time in the game’s unique mix of PvE and PvP extraction gameplay.
In Arc Raiders, players explore a devastated overworld in search of valuable loot while fending off hostile robots known as Arcs — and sometimes other players. Cooperation and communication are key, with teams often choosing between alliances or all-out conflict in the field.
Embark Studios has also outlined new content updates for the near future, including a new map and two additional enemy types coming later this month, promising to keep the experience fresh and engaging.
Final Thoughts
The continued rise of Arc Raiders shows that Embark Studios may have found a lasting hit. With new updates and a dedicated community, the game’s momentum doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Do you think Arc Raiders can sustain its growth and compete with the biggest shooters? Let us know in the comments or join the discussion on Discord!