Arc Raiders has achieved an impressive milestone, reaching a peak of 250,000 concurrent players on Steam just one day after its launch. This remarkable achievement positions it as the most popular release on Steam for a PvP extraction shooter to date.

Within its first hour, the game drew in over 130,000 players concurrently, showcasing a strong interest for a newly introduced title. It surpasses the initial player counts of other games like Dark and Darker, Delta Force, Arena Breakout: Infinite, and Hunt: Showdown 1886. It’s important to note that these numbers do not include players on consoles, nor do they account for games like Dark and Darker that initially launched on different PC platforms.

This impressive player count sets a high standard ahead of the upcoming release of Escape from Tarkov, widely regarded as the leading extraction shooter, which is anticipated to launch on November 15 as a significant competitor to Arc Raiders.

As more players explore Arc Raiders, many have been pleasantly surprised by the unexpected generosity and kindness displayed by strangers in the game world, a feature that has taken many by surprise.

If you haven’t had the chance to experience Arc Raiders yet, it’s described as a third-person extraction shooter that creates tension-filled moments, with high stakes that lead to both significant losses and exhilarating victories. The game emphasizes gradual self-improvement, focusing on enhancing your resource inventory, character skills, and player knowledge.