Arc Raiders briefly overtakes Battlefield 6's concurrent player count on Steam as it proves to be one of the hottest PC games this fall

Arc Raiders Surpasses Battlefield 6 in Steam Concurrent Players

Extraction shooters once seemed like a niche genre, often extremely challenging and unforgiving. Despite their difficulty, Arc Raiders has managed to appeal to a broad audience, becoming one of the most popular PC games this fall.

According to SteamDB, Arc Raiders reached a peak of over 354,000 concurrent players on Friday night, just over a week after its release. This impressive figure is notable for any shooter title.

Comparison with Battlefield 6

Arc Raiders briefly overtook Battlefield 6 on Steam, which usually maintains high concurrent player numbers. Around midnight UTC on Saturday, Battlefield 6 had about 318,000 players, while Arc Raiders exceeded 329,000.

Although Arc Raiders hasn’t reached the sustained highs of Battlefield 6, its strong and steady audience during its debut week is remarkable. For a newly released game to gather such numbers near those of a long-established franchise is refreshing.

Reasons for Arc Raiders’ Popularity

"Arc Raiders has successfully bridged the gap between the sickos and the rest of us, though, as not only is it the extraction shooter of choice for the chronically employed—it's one of the biggest games on Steam."
"For such a nascent game to prove nearly as popular as a goliath like Battlefield, with all its decadeslong history going for it, is a refreshing sight indeed."

Arc Raiders’ strong debut reflects a growing interest in extraction shooters that combine accessibility and depth, appealing to both dedicated and casual gamers alike.

Author's summary: Arc Raiders quickly rose to become one of Steam’s most-played shooters this fall, briefly surpassing Battlefield 6 thanks to smooth performance and broad appeal among gamers.

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PC Gamer PC Gamer — 2025-11-08

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