Steam, Path of Exile 2, and Marvel Rivals Set New Records This Weekend

Steam Shatters Records as New Games Captivate Gamers

This past weekend has been nothing short of extraordinary for Valve’s renowned gaming platform, Steam, which shattered its concurrency record by reaching an astonishing 39.2 million users online, with over 12 million actively playing games at 14:00 UTC. Steam’s growth trajectory illustrates a continuous upward trend; just earlier this year, it had hit 33.6 million users. By March, it surpassed the 34 million mark, quickly followed by new heights of 35 and 36 million users. The platform achieved the impressive milestone of 37 million in August before recently surpassing 38 million concurrent online users. Notably, these peaks often align with the launch of major titles, fueling an increase in user engagement. This trend was clearly visible over the weekend with the launches of Grinding Gear’s *Path of Exile 2* and NetEase’s *Marvel Rivals*.

Path of Exile 2: Early Access Success

The much-anticipated sequel to the action RPG, *Path of Exile 2*, opened its doors for early access this past Friday and has already achieved remarkable success for a premium game. In fact, the game peaked at an impressive 578,000 players within just 14 hours of launch. This early access phase is available for purchase, while the full version is set to be free-to-play upon its official release.

Grinding Gear Games demonstrates a clear vision for evolving the gameplay experience from its predecessor, ensuring that newcomers and veterans alike find the game engaging and enjoyable. The duality of *Path of Exile 2*—being both accessible and profoundly deep—positions it well to potentially become one of the best action role-playing games in history.

Marvel Rivals: A Booming Launch

Similarly, *Marvel Rivals* has made a significant impact since its launch. The team-based PvP shooter peaked at 444,000 concurrent users shortly after its release, later breaking that record with a peak of 480,000 users approximately 14 hours ago. Notably, the game has found even greater success across consoles, particularly on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X. According to reports from NetEase, *Marvel Rivals* has drawn in over 10 million players within its first three days of launch, benefitting from its status as a free-to-play title.

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