Arc Raiders Playtest Surpasses 185000 Concurrent Players on Steam
The highly anticipated playtest for Arc Raiders has surpassed significant milestones. Initiated as a preparation for the game’s official release on October 30, the playtest drew over 185,000 concurrent players solely on Steam. This impressive achievement places Arc Raiders among the top four most played games on the platform, outpacing popular titles such as PUBG and Rust.
Widespread Playtest Accessibility
The playtest is not limited to Steam; it is also available on the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S consoles. This widespread accessibility suggests that the actual number of participants is much higher, indicating a strong interest in the game across different platforms.
Technical Adjustments and Ongoing Success
Despite the high volume of players, the playtest is proceeding smoothly. Embark Studios, the developer behind Arc Raiders, implemented a hotfix shortly after the session began to rectify crashes and other issues. Although this demanded a complete redownload of the game, the developer assures players that such measures will not become standard practice. Following the patch, no major issues have been reported.
Future Projections
The player count on Steam is expected to rise further with North American players joining as the weekend progresses. Saturday promises a surge in participation as it marks the first complete day of the test when many players have more time to engage.
- Arc Raiders playtest began: Before October 30
- Concurrent players reached: 185,000+ on Steam
- Supported platforms: Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
- Developer: Embark Studios
If Arc Raiders successfully maintains its performance during this critical testing phase, it might defy the trend of online games struggling at launch. Keep up-to-date with developments as Emegypt continues to bring the latest insights and updates.
