Arc Raiders Dominated Steam Over Christmas

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Arc Raiders was the highest-grossing game on Steam during the Christmas week, outperforming Battlefield 6 and Clair Obscur.
The Steam Deck ranked second in terms of revenue for all products sold on Steam during that period.
Arc Raiders reached a peak of 439,000 concurrent players on December 28 and has since held steady around 387,668.
GOG announced plans to launch ambitious classic game rescue missions next year, while Intel and Nvidia have partnered to develop their first chip together, and Samsung unveiled 6K 3D gaming monitors with a 1,040 Hz refresh rate ahead of CES. Arc Raiders was among the best-selling new games on Steam, alongside Hollow Knight: Silksong, Battlefield 6, and other top earners for the week.

Arc Raiders Tops Steam Revenue over Christmas, Outshining Battlefield 6 and Clair Obscur

According to SteamDB, Arc Raiders generated the most revenue on Steam between December 23 and 30, outperforming competitors during the holiday season. The game ranked at the top even with the release of Battlefield 6 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Notably, the Steam Deck ranked second when considering all products sold on Steam, not just games. This list excludes free-to-play games; if those were included, Counter-Strike 2 would be first, Where Winds Meet fifth, and Apex Legends ninth. On December 28, Arc Raiders reached a peak of 439,000 concurrent players, with numbers holding steady around 387,668 since then. SteamDB’s complete top 10 list of highest-grossing products for the week is as follows: 1. Arc Raiders 2. Steam Deck 3. Battlefield 6 4. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 5. Baldur’s Gate 3 6. EA Sports FC 26 7. Dispatch 8. Cyberpunk 2077 9. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 10. Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced

Top-Selling New Games on Steam: Arc Raiders Shines Alongside Hollow Knight, Battlefield 6 & More

In other news, GOG announced plans to launch “ambitious classic game rescue missions” starting next year under new ownership. Additionally, reports indicate that Intel and Nvidia have partnered to develop their first chip together. Samsung also unveiled 6K 3D gaming monitors with a 1,040 Hz refresh rate ahead of CES. Released in 2025, Arc Raiders was among the best-selling new games on Steam, alongside Hollow Knight: Silksong, Battlefield 6, and other top-100 earners. Looking at the broader Steam catalog, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, PUBG, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals account for nearly half of the top 12 spots. Source: SteamDB.

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