It's been a month since Embark Studios' hit-making shooter was officially released. ARC RaidersIt still ranks as one of Steam's most popular titles. According to SteamDB, ARC Raiders 30 days after release, it's still the best-selling, most-wishlisted title on Steam, and one of the most-played games.
when ARC Raiders It was certainly expected when it launched on October 30, 2025, but few would have predicted it would blow up as much as it did. A little over a week after launch, we've already seen a peak in the number of more active players than ever before. Battlefield 6and was not phased after its arrival. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Right after that. This has proven to be a phenomenon, especially considering how niche (albeit increasingly) extraction shooters have historically been.
ARC Raiders' First Month Steam Performance
Steam player counts aren't everything for cross-platform games like ARC RaidersThey still give glimpses of the extent of its popularity. If you look closely at the peaks during the first month, you can see how interest rose and stabilized over time.
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November 2: 354,836
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November 9: 460,858
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November 16: 481,966 (highest ever)
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November 23: 449,369
According to data from SteamDB, Sunday is ARC Raiders' The most popular playing times, with weekly peaks occurring around 20:00 and 21:00 UTC. From November 2nd, just a few days after launch, ARC Raiders The first peak reached 354,836 players on Steam alone, and by the following Sunday, that number had increased by almost 30%, reaching 460,858. November 16, 2025 was the biggest day. ARC Raiders However, it hit an all-time high of 481,966, followed by a new high of 449,369 the following Sunday, less than a 7% decline and still almost 27% higher than the first high.
We are now just a month away from release. ARC Raiders It might technically be considered a close second, but it's still the #3 best seller on Steam. Counter Strike 2Our best selling product is the Steam Deck. Additionally, daily player counts were consistently higher. Battlefield 6It reached an average of about 367,000 players per day. Battlefield 6The average daily number of players is approximately 220,000. Why do people still play games? ARC RaidersAs well as what's not yet available in the game, these numbers may continue to increase even beyond the peaks already achieved.
Why people still play ARC Raiders
The reason Embark's extraction shooter is still engaging players a month after its release is because its core loop has proven satisfying even after multiple iterations. ARC RaidersPhysics-based feedback, realistic atmosphere, iconic audio design, solo matchmaking, and uncommon accessibility for the genre have all contributed to its long-term popularity.
There is a lot to do in the game thanks to the live service structure, such as completing quests and preparing. ARC Raiders' Clear Expeditions on December 21st, participate in live events, rank up in Trials, and complete your Raider deck for free cosmetics and Raider Tokens available in the store. Some players have already completed most or all of these tasks, but ARC Raiders There is still more just around the corner.
There's still more to ARC Raiders.
ARC Raiders It's far from leaving a mark on Steam's top charts as well, so it's likely to maintain its position among the platform's most notable titles. The Cold Snap update is coming soon, which is expected to add a variety of new content to the game.
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New Snow Theme Map Conditions
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Limited time event called Flickering Flames
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new quest
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new raider deck
Needless to say, players will soon have plenty of new reasons to jump back in. Additionally, Embark's long-term vision for extraction shooters extends well beyond 2025. The studio has confirmed continued content additions until 2026, with no fixed seasonal model, but updates being released when they are ready. That is, it appears. ARC Raiders'A month of Steam domination may be just the beginning.
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October 30, 2025
- ESRB
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Youth/Violence, Blood
