Borderlands 4's launch on Steam is highly successful in terms of player numbers but is marred by widespread performance problems, including crashes, stuttering, and hardware compatibility issues, leading to mixed reviews. The game’s optimization appears to be problematic, possibly due to Unreal Engine 5 and DRM software, with some players experiencing improvements after hardware upgrades and driver updates, while others face ongoing issues. A recent patch may have introduced new problems, prompting calls for further updates.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers launched on Steam with over 114,000 concurrent players, making it one of the biggest non-FromSoftware Soulslike game launches, but it has received predominantly negative reviews due to performance problems and gameplay issues.
Stellar Blade, released on PC just yesterday, has quickly become one of Sony's biggest Steam launches ever, with nearly 105,000 concurrent players, surpassing many other Sony titles, and has already secured a sequel due to its success.
Elden Ring Nightreign, a multiplayer spin-off of the popular game, had a strong debut on Steam with over 300,000 players but is facing criticism for its lack of communication tools, difficulty for solo players, and limited multiplayer options, resulting in a mixed reception and a 65% Steam rating.
Elden Ring Nightreign experienced a massive Steam launch with over 300,000 concurrent players, but received mixed reviews mainly due to its lack of a two-player co-op mode and voice chat, which frustrated many players expecting a more flexible multiplayer experience. The developers acknowledged the oversight and are considering future updates to add duo options, but currently, the game is centered around solo and three-player co-op gameplay.
Bellwright, a new town-building survival RPG, is set to launch on Steam on April 23. The game offers a mix of strategy, RPG, and city-building elements, allowing players to start from survival basics, gather resources, build settlements, and lead rebellions. Players can choose to focus on management and economy or engage in medieval combat simulation. The game's developer, Donkey Crew, has been polishing the game based on feedback from a recent playtest and is excited for players to experience and discuss the game.
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios is working to increase server capacity to address ongoing issues, apologizing for the inconvenience and offering compensation to players. The game's concurrent Steam count continues to rise, impacting server stability, with no confirmed timeline for when the servers will stabilize. Despite the challenges, the game has become Playstation's biggest Steam launch, with the developer emphasizing a commitment to earning the right to monetize rather than forcing players into purchases.
Helldivers 2 has become PlayStation's biggest Steam launch ever, reaching over 150,000 concurrent users on the PC platform, surpassing God of War's previous record. Despite launch issues causing crashes and matchmaking problems, a rapid patch was deployed to address the problems, with a full matchmaking solution still in the works.
