Live Player Stats
Real-time Steam player count and detailed analytics for ARC Raiders
265,000
Today's highest
481,966
November 16, 2025
198,000
April 2026
+7.0%
vs last month
Player Trends
Average concurrent players per month • Hover for details
Monthly History
| Month | Avg Players | Change | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 Current | 198,000 | +7.0% | 265,000 |
| March 2026 | 185,000 | -11.9% | 245,000 |
| February 2026 | 210,000 | -40.3% | 320,000 |
| January 2026 | 352,000 | New | 481,966 |
Best Time to Play ARC Raiders
Matchmaking speed follows regional player density. Use the data below to time your sessions for the fastest lobbies.
Saturday evenings pack lobbies within seconds. Even mid-week evenings see fast queues thanks to console crossplay filling gaps.
European servers run at capacity during prime time. The UK-to-Central Europe overlap around 7–9 PM CET is particularly dense.
APAC has a smaller but dedicated player base. Crossplay with NA and EU players helps fill lobbies during off-peak JST hours.
Crossplay advantage: Because ARC Raiders matches PC, PS5, and Xbox players together, queue times stay fast even outside peak Steam hours. Console players online during afternoon sessions (3–6 PM local) regularly help fill lobbies when Steam numbers are lower.
Extraction Shooter Comparison
How ARC Raiders measures up against other extraction and PvPvE titles on Steam. Figures reflect Steam data only; ARC Raiders' console population is not counted here.
| Game | All-Time Peak | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ARC Raiders This game | 481,966 | |
| Escape from Tarkov | 200,000 | |
| Hunt: Showdown 1896 | 64,000 | |
| Gray Zone Warfare | 55,000 | |
| Dark and Darker | 63,000 | |
| Marauders | 18,000 |
Why ARC Raiders holds a larger audience
Crossplay brings PS5 and Xbox players into every lobby. Tarkov, Gray Zone, and Marauders are PC-only, limiting their effective matchmaking pools. ARC Raiders' combined platform count makes direct Steam comparisons misleading.
More accessible entry point
At $39.99 with no mandatory wipe cycles and a shorter time-to-kill than Tarkov, ARC Raiders retains casual players who often leave harder extraction games. Its higher review score reflects a broader audience that sticks around.
* Steam peaks only. ARC Raiders' actual player count including PS5 and Xbox is not publicly reported.
Why Steam Numbers Tell Half the Story
Every player count chart you find online tracks Steam only. ARC Raiders launched simultaneously on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S — and neither Sony nor Microsoft releases concurrent player data to the public.
PC — Steam
Steam's API exposes concurrent player counts in real time. Every live number on this page comes from the Steam API. SteamDB and SteamCharts pull from the same source.
PlayStation 5
Sony does not release concurrent player counts for PSN titles. Industry estimates suggest PS5 typically adds 30–60% on top of Steam numbers for crossplay multiplayer games at a similar price point.
Xbox Series X|S
Microsoft stopped publishing monthly active player numbers in 2023. Xbox Game Pass can significantly expand a title's reach well beyond raw sales figures — and ARC Raiders is a Game Pass title.
How crossplay affects your matchmaking
ARC Raiders uses full crossplay by default, so every lobby you join draws from the combined PC, PS5, and Xbox pool. You can disable crossplay in settings to queue PC-only, though this extends wait times. During off-peak hours, crossplay is often the difference between a 30-second queue and a 3-minute one.
Game Information
- Developer
- Embark Studios
- Release Date
- November 14, 2025
- Price
- $39.99 USD
- Steam Rating
- 89% Positive
- Total Reviews
- 123,335
- Genre
- PvPvE Extraction
- All-Time Peak
- 481,966
- Peak Date
- November 16, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people play ARC Raiders?
As of February 2026, ARC Raiders averages around 185,000–220,000 concurrent players on Steam. The all-time Steam peak was 481,966 on November 16, 2025. Those figures do not include PS5 or Xbox Series X|S players, which are not reported publicly, so the real combined count is higher.
Does ARC Raiders have crossplay?
Yes. ARC Raiders has full crossplay between PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. PC players can turn off crossplay in settings to queue PC-only, though this increases matchmaking time.
Is ARC Raiders dying?
No. A drop from launch peaks is normal for any live service game. ARC Raiders maintained 180,000+ average monthly players for three months post-launch, which is strong retention for the extraction genre. Regular patches and active development suggest a healthy game.
What is the ARC Raiders all-time player count record?
The all-time peak of 481,966 concurrent Steam players was recorded on November 16, 2025, two days after the November 14 launch. This is the highest concurrent player count ever reached by an extraction shooter on Steam.
Is ARC Raiders on PS5 and Xbox?
Yes. ARC Raiders launched on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on the same day as PC, November 14, 2025. There is no PS4 or Xbox One version.
When is the best time to play ARC Raiders for fast matchmaking?
For North American players, 7–11 PM EST on Saturdays gives the fastest queues. European players see the shortest waits 7–11 PM CET. Even outside peak hours, crossplay keeps most queues under 2–3 minutes.
Is ARC Raiders free to play?
No. ARC Raiders costs $39.99 USD. There is no free-to-play tier. The game is available on Xbox Game Pass, which means Xbox players may access it without a separate purchase.
Where can I track ARC Raiders player counts?
SteamCharts and SteamDB both track live and historical Steam numbers for ARC Raiders (App ID 1808500). This page pulls directly from the Steam API and updates every 60 seconds.