STEAM SMASHES RECORD WITH 34.6M ONLINE USERS

Steam, the popular gaming platform, has achieved a new milestone with a record-breaking 34.6 million concurrent users logging in. Among these, 11.1 million users were actively playing games, surpassing the previous record of 34.2 million simultaneous online users. The most played titles were Counter-Strike 2 with 1.4 million players, Dota 2 with 727,000 players, PUBG with 638,000 players, Apex Legends with 455,000 players, and Helldivers 2 with 429,000 players. This demonstrates the ongoing growth and popularity of the online gaming community on Steam.

The most played games on Steam as of the recent record include Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, PUBG, Apex Legends, and Helldivers 2.

Steam has been a significant player in the digital distribution of video games since its launch by Valve Corporation in September 2003. The platform is known for its extensive library of games, frequent sales, and community features such as user profiles, friend lists, and groups. Counter-Strike, Dota 2, and PUBG are examples of enduringly popular titles that have helped shape competitive gaming and esports. Counter-Strike, initially released as a mod for Half-Life, has had various sequels, with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive being one of the most popular esports games globally. Dota 2, the sequel to Defense of the Ancients (DotA), which was a community-created mod for Warcraft III, is known for The International, one of the highest prize pool tournaments in esports. PUBG, short for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, is credited with popularizing the battle royale genre and remains a favorite among fans of the style.