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- ARC Raiders reached an all-time high on Steam with a peak of 481,996 players over the weekend.
- The figure does not include console players, indicating that the total player count is likely even higher.
- This latest surge surpassed the games previous record by approximately 30,000 players.
- The success of ARC Raiders suggests growing interest and popularity in the game among players.
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ARC Raiders Reaches All-Time High on Steam, Surpassing Previous Record by 30,000 Players
ARC Raiders has achieved an impressive new milestone, reaching a peak of 481,996 players on Steam this past weekend, according to SteamDB. Since this figure does not include console players, the total number of ARC Raiders is even higher. The game’s latest surge surpasses its previous record by 30,000.
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In other gaming news, Ahmed Hassan explores Embark Studios’ strategy to keep players engaged with their hit game Arc Raiders in his recent post, ‘Arc Raiders: New Free Content for the Moment’s Phenomenon Game’. Published on November 16th, this article explains how the studio is offering rewards like chat emotes and dance moves through Twitch PlayersForLife campaigns, with the current one ending soon on November 17th at 8:59 AM (French Time). Meanwhile, Carlos Mendoza drops a bombshell in his latest post, revealing that Arc Raiders has surpassed Battlefield 6 for the second consecutive weekend. Published on November 17, 2025, this article dives deep into Steam records to show how Embark Studios’ third-person shooter is stealing the spotlight from EA’s game, with impressive peak player counts already surpassing titles like Fallout 4 and Helldivers 2. In our ongoing exploration of gaming’s cutting edge, Jonathan Dubinski publishes an interview with Shams Jorjani, CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, discussing generative AI’s role in gaming. Published on November 17th, “Helldivers 2 Producer Defends AI” explores the complex debates surrounding this topic, with Jorjani arguing for a balanced approach and discussing Arc Raiders’ use of AI-generated voices. It’s a thought-provoking read that sheds light on the ongoing conversation about AI in gaming. Check out these posts here: Arc Raiders: New Free Content for the Moment’s Phenomenon Game for Ahmed’s post, Arc Raiders Surpasses Battlefield 6 for Second Consecutive Weekend for Carlos’ article, and Helldivers 2 Producer Defends AI for Jonathan’s interview with Shams Jorjani.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | ARC Raiders |
| Brief Summary | You play as one of the Raiders, a rogue group of resistance fighters. With the help of a patchwork early warning system, you fight to protect our home against enemies dropping from orbit. ARC is faceless and unfeeling, but no one could accuse ARC of being unresponsive. In fact, ARC responds to resistance with ever-increasing destruction.
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer, extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S |
| Released | October 30, 2025 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Play Modes | Multiplayer, Co-operative |
| Content Rating | T |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Korean |
| Genre | Embark Studios |
| Genre | Embark Studios |
| Ratings | 90/100 (57 reviews) |