Steam reached a record-breaking 39,205,447 concurrent players on December 8th, 2024, surpassing its previous record by over a million. This surge is attributed to the simultaneous release of major titles like Path of Exile 2 and Marvel Rivals, alongside continued popularity of established games. Will Steam hit 40 million concurrent players before the year’s end?
Steam has reached a new peak with over 38.3 million concurrent players, exceeding the previous record set just last month. The surge in players is attributed to the recent release of Black Myth: Wukong, which drew in massive numbers at launch. This record marks a significant milestone for Steam, demonstrating its continued growth and popularity.
The recently released TV show has boosted the popularity of the Witcher game franchise, leading to a significant increase in concurrent players across multiple installments. The original game, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and the multiplayer spin-off Gwent have all witnessed a surge in popularity.
Fallout 76 has experienced a resurgence in popularity since the release of the Fallout TV show, breaking its all-time concurrent player count on Steam twice in the past week. The game, which was initially released in 2018, has seen a surge in players following the success of the television adaptation. With over 64,000 active players recorded on Saturday, Fallout 76’s popularity shows no signs of waning.
