One Month After Launch, ARC Raiders Is Still Dominating Steam

A full month has passed since Embark Studios released its extraction shooter ARC Raiders, and the game is showing no signs of slowing down. According to SteamDB, it remains one of Steam’s top sellers, most wishlisted titles, and most played games, holding strong across its first 30 days.

ARC Raiders’ First-Month Steam Performance

ARC Raiders is available on multiple platforms, but its Steam numbers alone highlight just how big the game has become. Data from SteamDB shows that its Sunday evening peak remains the most active time for players, with interest rising and stabilizing over time.

Weekly Peak Player Counts

• November 2: 354,836

• November 9: 460,858

• November 16: 481,966 (all-time peak)

• November 23: 449,369

The game reached its highest point on November 16, nearly hitting 482,000 concurrent players. Even the week after saw only a small dip, maintaining numbers far above its early peaks.

Today, ARC Raiders sits at #3 on Steam’s top sellers, though technically that places it #2 among actual games—just below Counter-Strike 2, with the Steam Deck occupying the #1 slot. It also maintains consistently higher daily counts than Battlefield 6, averaging about 367,000 players daily compared to Battlefield’s 220,000.

Why ARC Raiders Is Holding Its Momentum

Players are sticking with ARC Raiders for several key reasons. Its physics-driven combat, atmospheric world, standout audio design, solo matchmaking, and accessibility have made it welcoming for both genre newcomers and veterans.

The game also offers a steady flow of things to do, including:

• Completing quests

• Preparing for the Expedition wipe on December 21

• Joining live events

• Progressing through Trials

• Filling out the Raider Deck for cosmetics and store currency

Even those who’ve cleared a lot of content still have more to look forward to, and that’s helping keep retention high.

New ARC Raiders Content Arrives Soon

Its momentum is likely to continue thanks to upcoming updates, starting with the Cold Snap patch arriving in the near future. This update includes:

• A new snow-themed map condition

• A limited-time event called Flickering Flames

• Additional quests

• A fresh Raider Deck

Embark has already confirmed that ARC Raiders will continue receiving new content well into 2026, with updates releasing when they’re ready rather than on a strict seasonal schedule.

A Strong Start With No Signs of Slowing Down

With impressive stats, frequent updates, and a growing community, ARC Raiders’ first month on Steam looks like just the beginning of a long, successful run.