The ARC Raiders Server Slam playtest has just ended, and the numbers are quite impressive. On Steam alone, the game hit around 189,668 concurrent players during the event this weekend. That places ARC Raiders among the top-most-played shooters on the platform, and we are only looking at Steam here, which means that the total number across all consoles and Epic likely climbed even higher.
Server Slam Numbers Tell a Big Story
Getting that kind of turnout before launch is a strong signal. The goal of this test was to stress the servers and find problems early. With that many players logged in simultaneously and the game running well enough to hold together, it suggests that Embark Studios has a good tech base for launch.
High player counts also build community momentum. When a game starts trending and making big waves during tests, it helps visibility around launch day – more streamers, more chatter, more people jumping in.
Community Takes Notice
The numbers have not gone unnoticed. Even dedicated shooter fans are calling ARC Raiders the most popular extraction shooter on Steam right now, pointing out that it has already surpassed similar titles during the test weekend. You can see an example in the X/Tweet from ARC Raider Alerts below:
What to Watch for Next
Even though the test numbers are strong, the full launch (on October 30, 2025) will still be the real test. All progress from the Server Slam will be wiped, so everyone and everything starts fresh again.
Things to monitor:
- How the servers handle the full release surge
- How updates expand maps, content, and features beyond the test version
- Whether active players stay and turn into long‐term users
It is clear that ARC Raiders managed to grab attention fast. Pulling in almost 190,000 concurrent players for a limited-time test is a big deal, especially for a new IP. If Embark can carry that momentum into launch and polish what players have been asking for, ARC Raiders might end up being one of the surprise hits of the year.
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