Battlefield 6 has had a highly successful launch on Steam, surpassing beta figures with a peak of 747,440 players and maintaining a positive reception with an overall 'Very Positive' rating from users, marking one of the best series launches with minimal issues and strong sales performance.
Marvel Rivals, a live-service multiplayer game from NetEase, has experienced an 85% drop in players within 10 months, raising concerns about its long-term viability amid rapid content updates and stiff competition in the genre.
Battlefield 6 is currently the top seller on Steam, with estimates suggesting it has already generated over $100 million in pre-launch sales, driven by strong beta performance and high wishlist numbers, signaling significant anticipation and commercial success ahead of its official release.
The Finals, a highly innovative FPS game from Embark Studios, is currently undergoing a widespread playtest and has skyrocketed up the Steam Charts, surpassing popular titles like GTA 5, Baldur's Gate 3, and Rust. With its unique combination of fast gunplay, custom character kits, verticality, and destructible environments, The Finals offers a shooter experience unlike anything else on the market. Despite server issues, the player count has reached a peak of 229,992, and it is expected to grow even higher once the issues are resolved. The playtest runs until November 5, and the game can be downloaded on Steam.
Baldur's Gate 3 continues to dominate the Steam charts months after its launch, with a peak of nearly one million players and a consistent player count of around 300,000. Fans are impressed by the game's replayability, diverse classes, and unique playstyles. The game has also gained popularity for its bug-free experience and the community's creation of unintended games and features.