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Nexon’s ARC Raiders Tops Global Steam Charts with Explosive Launch Momentum

This article showcases Nexon’s successful global expansion in premium console and PC gaming—

a strategic leap beyond its traditional online titles. ARC Raiders chart-topping debut signals the rising

competitiveness of Korean AAA game development on par with global studios like Bungie and Ubisoft.

♦  Multi-Platform Launch Dominates Global Charts

      • Embark Studios PvPvE extraction adventure game ARC Raiders launched Oct 30 across Steam,

          Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation Store

      • Achieved peak 354,836 concurrent players on Steam, ranking #1 in global sales and popularity,

          #4 in most-played games

♦  Strong Asian Market Performance and Reviews

      • Claimed #1 sales position in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand demonstrating exceptional Asian

          market performance

      • Garnered 43,000+ Steam reviews with 89% “Very Positive” rating praising graphics, immersion,

          sound design, and high completion quality

♦  Massive Streaming and Community Engagement

      • Twitch recorded peak 372,816 concurrent viewers ranking #1 across all categories, YouTube live streams

          surpassed 60,000 viewers

      • Korean platforms SOOP and Chzzk both recorded over 20,000 simultaneous viewers, confirming strong

          domestic traction

♦  2025 Roadmap Promises Sustained Content

      • Embark unveiled roadmap featuring new map Stella Montis, two ARCs Matriarch and Shredder, natural

          environments with snowstorms and fire

      • “Raider Deck” customization, new quests, cosmetics, and quality-of-life improvements will roll out

          sequentially for long-term engagement

Source

ZDNet Korea. (2025. 11. 4)

https://zdnet.co.kr/view/?no=20251104111225