Overview
- SteamDB recorded a launch peak of roughly 264,673 concurrent players, outpacing October’s public test and exceeding The Finals’ debut high.
- The reported peak reflects Steam only, with players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Epic Games Store not included in the count.
- High demand triggered widespread login and connection errors as servers struggled to keep up in the opening hours.
- Arc Raiders climbed to No. 1 on Steam’s best-sellers chart, and early user reviews sit around 88–89% positive with a Very Positive rating.
- Released as a PvPvE extraction shooter after a mid-development pivot to a $40 premium model, the game is positioned for long-term support detailed by Embark.