ARC Raiders has made a spectacular entry into the gaming world, capturing the attention of players worldwide. The new third-person extraction shooter developed by Embark Studios has impressively sold 2.5 million copies across all platforms in its first week.
Impressive Sales and Platform Insights
Reports suggest that the majority of ARC Raiders’ sales came from PC players, with 69% of purchases occurring on Steam. PlayStation players accounted for 17.3% of sales, while Xbox players made up the remaining 13%. This distribution highlights the game’s strong appeal among PC gamers.
A Record-Breaking Start
The game had already shown promise by exceeding 200,000 concurrent players on Steam during its launch day and later climbing to over 260,000. Analysts initially estimated sales figures between 1.6 and 1.9 million copies, but the actual numbers exceeded these predictions. Embark Studios has generated over $100 million in revenue within the first week, marking a bigger launch than their previous title, The Finals.
The Path Ahead for ARC Raiders
Despite its successful launch, ARC Raiders faces the ongoing challenge of maintaining its player base. The game consistently holds above 90,000 concurrent players on Steam, only briefly dipping below the 100,000 mark. Longevity will be a key indicator of the game’s success, with future updates already planned by Embark Studios, promising to keep the community engaged.