Embark Studios' extraction shooter, Arc Raiders, is experiencing a significant resurgence in player numbers and sales following the release of a major update. The game has climbed back into Steam's charts, achieving positions it has not seen in months.
Currently, Arc Raiders ranks fifth among Steam's best-selling titles. This surge places it ahead of some recent releases, though its position may continue to shift as the week progresses. The game's new cosmetic DLC, the Frozen Trail Collector's Set, is also performing well, holding the eighth spot on the best-sellers list.
In terms of concurrent players, Arc Raiders has surpassed 100,000 players on Steam, a milestone not reached since May. The game currently sits at 106,000 concurrent players, a figure that has seen an increase since the update's launch. This renewed interest aligns with Embark's strategic shift to a semi-annual major update cadence, with the Frozen Trail update being the first under this new schedule. The studio previously stated this approach would allow for more substantial content drops while providing developers with more breathing room.
While the long-term impact of this revised roadmap remains to be seen, the initial performance of the Frozen Trail update indicates a strong start for Arc Raiders. The game is also available as free-to-play across all its platforms for the current weekend, which may contribute to its continued growth in player engagement.