According to SteamDB data, ARC Raiders passed 460,000 active players, placing it third on the entire platform — behind only Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2.
Battlefield 6 currently sits in fourth with around 430,000.
✔ ARC Raiders – ~460,000 active players
✔ Battlefield 6 – ~430,000 active players
✔ Both remain highly rated by players
Even though Battlefield 6 launched earlier on October 10, ARC Raiders’ rapid climb shows how quickly the game’s community is growing — especially with its solo-friendly gameplay and highly positive reviews.
✅ Why ARC Raiders is Winning
💰 Cheaper price – ARC Raiders costs $40, while Battlefield 6 is $70
🎮 Fast gameplay loop and fun progression
🌩 New events: Hidden Bunker Event & Electromagnetic Storm
🤝 Both veterans and new players are jumping in
Some fans are even calling for a PvE-only mode, but the PvP experience continues to be the major attraction.
✅ Battle Isn’t Over
Battlefield 6 still holds the higher peak record, hitting 747,000 players after launch — compared to ARC Raiders’ current 460,000.
But if ARC Raiders keeps growing at this pace, that gap may close soon.
✔ Massive fall season for FPS fans
✔ Battlefield 6 vs ARC Raiders now feels like a real competition
✔ New content roadmap expected for both
For now, the win goes to ARC Raiders — and the internet is celebrating.
✅ 2. Social Media Post (Short & Punchy)
🚨 BREAKING: ARC Raiders just OVERTAKED Battlefield 6 on Steam!
🎮 460K+ active players → now the 3rd most-played game on the entire platform
🔥 Cheaper price, fast gameplay & positive reviews = massive growth
