Arc Raiders breaks another concurrent record as player count soars

Arc Raiders Breaks Another Concurrent Record as Player Count Soars

Arc Raiders has once again surpassed its own record on Steam, reaching a concurrent peak of 416,517 players this weekend.

Just a week ago, the game achieved a peak of 250,000 players within 24 hours after launch. On November 1st, it climbed to 328,062 simultaneous users, becoming the most popular PvP extraction shooter ever released on Steam. The latest number now places Arc Raiders as the fifth most-played game on Steam over the last 24 hours.

Player Distribution and Market Data

According to data from Alinea Analytics, approximately 69.2% of Arc Raiders’ total player base is on Steam. The remaining 30% includes around 17.3% on PlayStation and 13.5% on Xbox, showing strong cross-platform engagement.

Expert Insights

“Arc Raiders is great because it focuses on community – not because it's an extraction shooter.”

This insight from Rhys Elliott, market analyst at Alinea Analytics, highlights the game’s success derived from its emphasis on community building rather than relying solely on its genre mechanics.

Preview and Impressions

“Arc Raiders is, simply put, a third-person extraction shooter.”

Eurogamer’s preview captures the essence of the game, focusing on its technical polish and competitive design that continue to attract new players.

Author’s summary: Arc Raiders continues to break records on Steam, cementing its position as a standout multiplayer experience fueled by strong community engagement.

Eurogamer — 2025-11-09