All articles tagged with #player numbers
Battlefield 6's new free-to-play battle royale mode, Redsec, has boosted the game's Steam concurrent players but hasn't reached the heights of its launch peak, indicating limited success compared to other popular battle royales like Warzone. The mode's performance varies across platforms, with Twitch viewership also showing initial interest that has since declined.
Borderlands 4 has attracted over 2.5 million players and generated more than $150 million in revenue since its launch on September 12, with significant sales on Steam and consoles, despite initial performance issues.
NetEase's survival shooter Once Human has seen a surge in player numbers, reaching over 173K, and a rise in positive reviews to 63%. However, its new six-week seasonal model, which resets character progress, has sparked controversy among players. The developers acknowledged the concerns but have not detailed any changes. Updates addressing various game issues are ongoing.
The premiere of Amazon Prime's Fallout TV series has led to a significant increase in player numbers across various Fallout games, with peaks in simultaneous players not seen in years. The unexpected success of the TV show has reignited interest in the game series, leading to a surge in sales and player engagement, even for older titles like Fallout 4 and Fallout 76. The show's positive reception has prompted many to revisit the games, with some finding renewed interest in titles they previously disliked, and the availability of the games on platforms like Game Pass has made it easier for more people to join in.
The success of Prime Video’s Fallout TV show has led to a significant increase in player numbers for Bethesda's Fallout games on Steam, with Fallout 76 setting a new peak concurrent players record of 39,455. Even older titles like Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 4 have seen a resurgence in player numbers. The success of the TV show has also resulted in increased sales and promotions for the Fallout series, with Bethesda announcing a release date for the next-gen update for Fallout 4.
Player numbers for Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag on Steam have surged by 200% following the release of Ubisoft's pirate game Skull and Bones. The player count for Black Flag, released in 2013, spiked to 3,594 on February 25, compared to the usual range of around 1,000. Despite Skull and Bones' delayed and relatively quiet launch, its marketing seems to have reignited interest in Black Flag, with players returning to the game even with an eight-hour free trial of Skull and Bones available.
Insider Gaming sources reveal that Ubisoft's Skull and Bones has less than one million players, including free trial users, with around 850,000 players currently. The decision to price the game at $70 has been criticized, and the game's development cost the company around $200 million. The game has received mixed reviews, with a 57 Metacritic score and a user score of 3.6. An Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake, codenamed Obsidian, is in development, offering hope for pirate action enthusiasts.
Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, the new game set in the "Arkhamverse" by Rocksteady, has been met with poor reviews and a decline in player interest on Steam, with concurrent players dropping significantly since its launch. Despite promises of additional content, the game's future looks uncertain as player numbers continue to dwindle, while interest in the older game, Batman: Arkham Knight, has surged.
Palworld, which launched on Game Pass via Game Preview less than a month ago, has experienced a significant drop of around 41% in its Xbox player numbers over the last two weeks. Despite initial success and breaking records, the game has fallen to third place in the latest gameplay chart of popular Xbox games, with a 27.325% drop in Xbox players in the last week alone. The game's multiplayer nature and upcoming content may contribute to its potential for chart longevity, and dedicated servers and performance improvements from Xbox could help bring back players.
Lego Fortnite, the new survival game spinoff of Fortnite, has achieved a peak of 2.45 million concurrent players, surpassing the all-time high for any game on Steam except PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. It is currently drawing twice as many players as the main Battle Royale mode and is part of Fortnite's evolution into a multifaceted online gaming platform. The launch of Lego Fortnite, along with two other new game modes, has contributed to Fortnite's sustained popularity and growth, with a peak of 7.6 million concurrent players across all modes and maps. Epic Games' careful planning and vision for Fortnite as a hub for various gaming experiences appear to have paid off, making it one of the most notable comebacks in online gaming history.
Cyberpunk 2077's new expansion, Phantom Liberty, has propelled its player count above Starfield's on Steam, marking a significant resurgence for CD Projekt Red's flagship RPG. With a peak of around 246,000 players, Cyberpunk 2077 falls just short of Baldur's Gate 3's player numbers. The game's redemption arc continues as it gradually repairs its reputation following its troubled 2020 launch. The expansion introduces a new storyline set in a newly added district of Night City, and all Cyberpunk owners receive a comprehensive game rebalancing update. Additionally, players have discovered a Doom-like easter egg featuring Keanu Reeves' character, Johnny Silverhand. Reviews praise the update and expansion for addressing many of the game's initial issues.