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 briefly overtakes Battlefield 6 on Steam

Not long ago, extraction shooters were seen as a niche genre, often appealing only to the most dedicated players. Yet Arc Raiders has managed to connect both hardcore fans and the broader gaming audience, becoming one of the most popular PC titles this fall.

Rising popularity on Steam

According to SteamDB, Arc Raiders has achieved an impressive milestone, reaching a peak concurrent player count of over 354,000 on Friday night. For a title that launched just over a week ago, this is an exceptional start.

During that same period, the game briefly surpassed Battlefield 6—one of Steam’s largest titles—when Battlefield 6 recorded around 318,000 players early Saturday, while Arc Raiders surged past with 329,000 players.

Strong debut and long-term potential

While it may not yet rival Battlefield in terms of scale or legacy, Arc Raiders has already built a large, consistent player base within its first week. For a new game to approach the popularity of a franchise with decades of history is remarkable.

Reasons behind its success

“Like BF6, it runs like a dream and doesn’t require a monster rig, which will always be an easier sell than bleeding-edge visuals.”

This accessibility, combined with its smooth performance, likely explains much of its explosive growth and warm reception from players worldwide.

Author’s summary: Arc Raiders quickly became a major hit on Steam, temporarily overtaking Battlefield 6 with strong performance, accessibility, and broad player appeal.

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PC Gamer PC Gamer — 2025-11-08

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