Arc Raiders Hits Over 350,000 Concurrent Players Despite Login Problems
Embark Studios experienced a surge in popularity this weekend as Arc Raiders reached a new peak of over 350,000 concurrent players on Steam, marking a significant milestone for the extraction shooter genre.
Server Strain From Rapid Growth
The game's success led to unexpected server overload. On November 2nd, many players faced lengthy queues and matchmaking delays, with waiting times often between five to ten minutes. Some players encountered matchmaking errors that forced them to restart the process.
Impact on Player Access
- Peak concurrent users reached 354,836 according to SteamDB.
- Player numbers dropped sharply shortly after the peak, indicating server issues blocked access.
- Long queues and matchmaking failures hindered smooth gameplay during the surge.
“We are aware of widespread server, party system, and voice chat instability,” confirmed Embark Studios on the official Arc Raiders Discord.
Despite the technical setbacks, the record player count highlights the game's growing community and strong interest.
Author's Summary
Arc Raiders achieved a record concurrent player count of over 350,000 on Steam but struggled with server overload and login difficulties during the surge, as confirmed by the developer.