Update 30/10/2025: Official figures confirm ARC Raiders’ Steam debut outperformed The Finals, peaking at 243,386 simultaneous players.

Original Report:

Embark Studios’ tactical PvPvE shooter, ARC Raiders, has officially launched across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Steam metrics reveal an explosive reception, with current player counts nearing the historic benchmarks set by The Finals last year. Early statistics show over 200,000 concurrent users on Valve’s platform within hours of release.

Per SteamDB tracking, the title attracted 140,000 players within its first hour. By the sixth hour, concurrent figures soared past 200K, climbing steadily to 225,731 during initial reporting. Observers note the count continues increasing as global time zones approach peak gaming hours.

As global player activity escalates, analysts speculate ARC Raiders could potentially exceed The Finals’ 2024 peak of 242,619 simultaneous users. This surge occurs amid intense competition, as Electronic Arts’ Battlefield 6 dominates engagement charts and Activision prepares the imminent release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

ARC Raiders distinguishes itself through multiple strategic advantages: a lower price point compared to AAA rivals and unique extraction-focused third-person mechanics. Embark Studios’ proven expertise in evolving shooter dynamics, demonstrated by The Finals’ unexpected longevity, bolsters confidence in the title’s sustainability.

In a last update before publication, SteamDB recorded 230,227 concurrent players for ARC Raiders, signaling sustained momentum during launch windows.

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