Steam Shatters Online Player Record Again

Steam has shattered its previous record for the highest number of PC players online, reaching an astonishing 38,366,479 concurrent users on September 22, 2024. This milestone exceeds the prior record by over a million, largely attributed to high-profile game releases such as Black Myth: Wukong and the influx of PlayStation titles like God of War Ragnarok and Final Fantasy 16 making their Steam debuts. The platform remains dominated by popular games such as Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and PUBG, alongside newer titles like Satisfactory 1.0 and Space Marine 2. Valve's continued expansion and the advent of the Steam Deck are solidifying its dominance in the PC gaming community, raising speculation about the potential to reach 40 million concurrent players, especially with the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

It seems likely that Steam will reach the 40 million concurrent player mark, especially with the anticipated releases of major games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 next month likely to boost player numbers further.

Black Myth: Wukong is a highly anticipated action role-playing game inspired by the Chinese epic novel "Journey to the West." Its recent release has been credited with significantly increasing player activity on Steam, alongside the new arrivals from PlayStation that bring a wealth of content to the platform. Steam's dominance in the PC gaming market has become even more pronounced, with competitors struggling to match its popularity and player engagement.