ARC Raiders retains 86% player base since 459K Peak: Best multiplayer game of 2025
(Courtesy : Embark Studios)
Embark Studios has really created something special
Embark Studios’ newest extraction shooter, ARC Raiders, has just changed the whole genre. This game was released in October 2025, has sold 7 million copies till now, won best multiplayer game at TGA 2025 and is still going strong and hitting peak with player base.
Its all-time peak on Steam is 481,966 and this game is still hitting 439,118 concurrent players till now. A pretty successful live-service extraction shooter. Let’s check out more details in this article.
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Why Arc Raiders’ retention rocks?
The very simple way to answer this is: The game is fun to play! This is an extraction shooter, which is pretty casual-friendly. You don’t need to be an expert to play and have fun in this game.
Embark Studios is also updating the game with a lot of amazing post-launch content, which is keeping the gamers and playerbase pretty happy so far.
The Cold Snap upgrade (frostbite, Flickering Flames) keeps lobbies active, looting, raids, and bunker breaches remain addictive. They have promised a roadmap with more amazing content on the way for this game.
Comparing with rival’s game:
| Game | Peak Players | Current/Low | Retention Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Raiders | 459K (Nov 9) | 281K | 14% |
| Battlefield 6 | ~747K+ (Oct) | ~125K | 80% |
| Black Ops 7 | <100K (Nov) | <50K | Never peaked high |
Also Read: Best ARC Raiders PvE Skill Tree build: Looting, scavenging, early & late game
Conclusion
It’s not like the game is perfect. There are still complaints from the players, like many bugs, cheaters, and wanting trigger nades nerf and more.
We are pretty sure Embark Studios is keeping an eye on every complaint and will work on the solution after the holidays.
Also in March 2026, ARC Raiders’ biggest competitor will be released. Bungie’s Marathon has garnered the support of fans and praise after the recent improvements. It would be interesting to see whether the game can still hold the same momentum in 2026 or not.
FAQs
What’s Arc Raiders’ player retention?
86% since 459K peak (Nov 9)—lowest 24h: 281K.
How does Arc Raiders compare to Battlefield 6?
BF6 lost 80%; ARC retains 86%.
Arc Raiders sales?
7M+ copies; praised as top UE5 game.
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