Path of Exile 2 and Marvel Rivals ignited the gaming world with incredibly successful weekend launches. Let's delve into the impressive numbers.

A Massive Player Base

A Weekend of Record-Breaking Launches

The weekend saw the triumphant debuts of two highly anticipated titles: Marvel Rivals and Path of Exile 2. Each game attracted a staggering 500,000 players on their respective launch days.

Path of Exile 2, launching in paid Early Access on December 7th, immediately captivated a massive audience, reaching a peak of 578,569 concurrent players on Steam alone. This impressive figure highlights the game's immense popularity, especially considering its Early Access status. Twitch viewership for the game also soared, exceeding 1 million viewers on launch day. The sheer volume of players even temporarily overwhelmed SteamDB, the popular database site, leading to a humorous public acknowledgment from the SteamDB team.

Prior to launch, Path of Exile 2 had already surpassed 1 million pre-orders, a number that rapidly climbed in the hours leading up to release. This unprecedented demand necessitated a last-minute database upgrade to handle the influx of new players. Despite server expansions, some players experienced temporary disconnections and login issues, highlighting the intense anticipation surrounding the game's release.

Read Game8's review of Path of Exile 2's Early Access build!