This past weekend was a record-breaking one for PC gaming, with Steam, Path of Exile 2, and Marvel Rivals all achieving new concurrent player milestones.
Steam's Continued Growth
Steam hit a new all-time high of 39.2 million concurrent users, with over 12 million actively playing games. This demonstrates the platform's remarkable growth, continuing its upward trend from previous months.
Path of Exile 2's Successful Early Access Launch
Grinding Gear Games' Path of Exile 2 launched into paid early access with impressive numbers, peaking at 578,000 concurrent players on Steam. User reviews are positive, echoing Wccftech's preview:
"Path of Exile 2 will only get better from here on out, having the potential to become one of the best action role-playing games ever released."
The game's success extends beyond Steam, surpassing one million players across all platforms and prompting temporary server queues.
Marvel Rivals' Strong Debut
NetEase's Marvel Rivals also performed well, reaching a peak of 480,000 concurrent players on Steam. The free-to-play superhero shooter boasts even greater success on consoles, with over 10 million players in its first three days.
