Arc Raiders More Popular Than Battlefield 6

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Arc Raiders, an independent game by Embark Studios, has outshone Battlefield 6 in terms of player retention and popularity.
The engaging gameplay and regular content updates are key factors driving the high player retention and popularity of Arc Raiders.
Excessive monetization through DLC and in-game pop-ups may have negatively impacted Battlefield 6s player retention, as suggested by some players.
Arc Raiders has retained over 90% of its initial Steam players, demonstrating successful delivery of an engaging gameplay experience and community interest even three months after launch.

Indie Hit Arc Raiders Outshines Battlefield 6 in Player Retention and Popularity

While Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is winning awards, Embark Studios’ Arc Raiders is emerging as a major independent success of 2025, rivaling even Electronic Arts’ Battlefield 6, which launched in October 2025. By the end of December 2025, Arc Raiders had reached nearly 428,000 concurrent players on Steam, approaching its November peak of 481,000, with over 158,000 currently active on the platform. Battlefield 6, in comparison, peaked at 747,000 concurrent players on Steam but has since declined, with a high of only 148,000 players in the last two weeks and 49,000 currently playing. According to Steam charts, Battlefield 6 peaked at 113,604 players in the 24 hours since its October 10 release. This data indicates a steeper decline in active users for Battlefield 6 than for Arc Raiders, which experienced only an 84.8% drop in active users, while Battlefield 6 lost 85% of its initial player base. As Forbes has noted, Arc Raiders has retained over 90% of its initial Steam players. Some players suggest that excessive monetization through DLC and in-game pop-ups may have negatively impacted Battlefield 6’s player retention.

Engaging Gameplay and Regular Updates Drive Arc Raiders’ Player Retention and Popularity in Competitive Multiplayer Landscape

Arc Raiders’ success stems from its risk-reward system, which keeps players engaged, and regular content updates that maintain long-term interest. Positive player feedback and an active community have also contributed to the game’s continued relevance. Gamers are actively discussing these trends on platforms like Reddit, analyzing the factors behind the performance differences between Arc Raiders and Battlefield 6, particularly regarding player retention and long-term engagement. This highlights Embark Studios’ success in delivering an engaging gameplay experience and sustaining community interest three months after launch. Even when compared to established free-to-play games, Arc Raiders’ performance is notable. In December, Marvel Rivals peaked at 153,000 concurrent players on Steam and currently has 48,000 players, while Apex Legends reached over 191,000. The strong player numbers for Arc Raiders underscore its successful launch and sustained appeal in the competitive multiplayer landscape.

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Official Name	Groove Coaster: Initial Initial Echo Ego
Brief Summary	Touhou Project music DLC for Groove CoasterTitle: Initial Initial Echo EgoArtist: RD-Sounds*Arrange from Touhou ShinreibyouDifficulty: Simple 2 / Normal 5 / Hard 8BPM: 156
Genre	Music
Play Modes	Single player