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Phantom Blade Zero Gets Off to a Flyer on Steam, Behind Only Counter-Strike 2 as the Most-Played Game
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved significant success on Steam shortly after its release, topping the best-selling games chart and reaching a peak concurrent player count of 448,000. This strong performance places it behind only Counter-Strike 2 in player numbers.
Cyberpunk 2077 Hits Its Biggest Steam Player Peak Since Phantom Liberty, And You Can Guess Why
Cyberpunk 2077 has reached its highest Steam player count since the Phantom Liberty expansion, driven by the release of the second season of the Edgerunners anime and a new game update. The update introduces features like dual-wielding and new cosmetics, while the anime's popularity, similar to the first season's impact, is bringing new and returning players to the game. CD Projekt Red is also offering a significant discount on the Ultimate Edition.
Arc Raiders Sells an Estimated 150,000 Copies After Free Weekend
Arc Raiders sold an estimated 150,000 copies following its free weekend, with daily players reaching a six-month high of 1.7 million. This surge is attributed to the "Frozen Trails" update, which introduced new content and a 50% discount, alongside a limited PvE test.
Deadlock cracks 300,000 concurrent players following new hero release even though the game remains invite-only
The game Deadlock has surpassed 300,000 concurrent players following the release of a new hero. This milestone was achieved despite the game still being in an invite-only state.
As Arc Raiders sees Steam player count surge to 185,000 for the first time in 7 months, Embark dev knows it…
Arc Raiders has experienced a significant surge in its Steam player count, reaching 185,443 concurrent players following the release of its "Frozen Trail" update and a recent free trial. Despite this resurgence, an Embark Studios developer acknowledges that this increase in player engagement for the live service shooter is likely temporary.
Arc Raiders' 2.0 Update and 'Spider-Man' Grappling Hook Drive Player Count to Reach 7-Month High
The Arc Raiders 2.0 update has led to a seven-month high in concurrent players on Steam, driven by the introduction of a "Spider-Man" grappling hook, a new map, and a free weekend event. This surge in popularity indicates renewed player interest in the game.
Arc Raiders hasn't had player counts like this in months: Steam flies past 125,000 amid Frozen Trail, 50% discount,…
Arc Raiders has seen a significant surge in player count on Steam, reaching a 24-hour peak of over 131,000 concurrent players following the launch of its 'Frozen Trail' update and a 50% discount. Developer Embark Studios views the update as a relaunch, with the game also being available for free until October 12.
Ace Combat 8 Nearly Quadruples Ace Combat 7’s Steam Peak
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve achieved a new series record on Steam with 52,694 concurrent players at launch, significantly surpassing Ace Combat 7's peak. However, the game's launch was marred by confusion regarding a pre-order bonus, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, which was not a standalone application as expected, leading to an apology from Bandai Namco Entertainment.
The Witcher 3 har slagit sitt Steam-rekord för samtidiga spelare
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved a new peak of nearly 138,000 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing its previous records. This surge in popularity is attributed to the recent release of a free remaster that includes graphical enhancements and gameplay improvements.
The Witcher 3 Remastered leads to new Steam player peak of nearly 140,000 as CD Projekt Red celebrates its 11-year-old…
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has reached a new all-time peak of nearly 140,000 concurrent players on Steam following the release of its remaster. CD Projekt Red expressed gratitude for the surge in players, with associate game director Paweł Sasko sharing his excitement on Twitter.
Riot Games Co-Founder Says 2XKO Needed ‘Hundreds of Thousands, if Not Millions’ of Monthly Active Players to Survive
Riot Games co-founder Marc Merrill stated that the fighting game 2XKO would need hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of monthly active players to justify its budget. This revelation has sparked significant debate within the fighting game community regarding the game's financial viability.
The Witcher 3 Is Having A Record-Breaking Comeback In A Very Busy Gaming Month
The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt has achieved a record-breaking number of concurrent players on Steam following the release of its Remastered Edition. This surge in popularity, surpassing previous records set by the Netflix series, highlights the enduring appeal of the game and its technical improvements. The remaster is a free upgrade for existing owners, contributing to its widespread adoption amidst a busy gaming release schedule.
Nearly 120,000 Players Return to The Witcher 3 on Steam
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved a new peak of nearly 120,000 concurrent players on Steam following the release of its Remastered edition. This free update for existing owners, which also includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions, has brought a significant number of players back to the 11-year-old RPG.
The Witcher 3 Smashes Its Own Concurrent Player Record On Steam
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved a new concurrent player record on Steam, surpassing 120,000 players following the launch of its free remaster. This update also includes all previously released downloadable content.
The Witcher 3 Remastered breaks the RPG's all-time Steam peak hours after launch with a surging player count that…
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's recent remaster has shattered its all-time peak player count on Steam, surpassing 120,000 concurrent players within hours of launch. This surge in popularity is attributed to the free update for existing owners and the game's enduring appeal, with expectations for further growth as more players engage with the enhanced version.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls PC Sales Figures and Player Count Spark Worry From Players About Game's Longevity
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' initial sales figures and PC player counts are causing concern within the fighting game community regarding the game's long-term viability. The article highlights worries about the game's longevity.
PlayStation 5's latest firmware update takes Community Activity out of beta, but it's missing a key feature
Sony has released a new PlayStation 5 firmware update that brings the Community Activity widget out of beta for all users. While the feature now includes 'Trending Now' and 'Top 10' views, it notably omits the player count data that was present in the beta version, a move that draws comparison to Steam's features. The update also includes unchanged features like default PlayStation's image upscaling tech (PSSR) for PS5 Pro and regional Bluetooth toggles.
Why Are Fortnite’s Player Numbers Falling So Hard This Season?
Fortnite's player numbers have seen a significant decline of 37% in September compared to August, following the launch of Chapter 7 Season 4. The article explores potential reasons, including the return to school, the retention of last season's sprite mechanics, an overabundance of in-game gimmicks, and reliance on engagement-farming tactics like 'Power Hours'.
Wardogs Surpasses 1 Million Copies Sold on Day One, Blows Past 300k Peak Concurrent Players on Steam
The game Wardogs has achieved significant success, selling over one million copies on its first day. It also reached a peak of over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam, indicating strong player engagement.
As Wardogs blows past 200k Steam concurrents, its developers are prepared for the day 'hype dies down'
Wardogs developer Bulkhead is openly discussing the game's player counts, with its closed beta surpassing 200,000 concurrent players on Steam. CEO Joe Brammer acknowledges that hype will naturally die down, but expects the game to maintain a healthy player base and plans for future growth.
