Steam surpassed 37 million concurrent users for the first time on August 25, 2024, exceeding the 36.9 million recorded in June 2024 by 'Black Myth: Goku'
It has been revealed that the number of concurrent users on Steam, a game distribution platform, has topped 37 million for the first time since its launch in 2003. This rapid increase in users is believed to be due in part to the immense popularity of the Chinese action RPG '
Steam surpasses 37 million concurrent users for the first time ever thanks to Black Myth: Wukong | PC Gamer
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Steam reaches 37 million concurrent-player record with help from Black Myth: Wukong | TechSpot
Valve, the operator of Steam, makes it easy for anyone to check popular games and the number of concurrent users logged in on Steam using public resources such as Steam Charts . According to Valve, the number of concurrent users connected to Steam at 23:00 on August 25, 2024 was 37,257,908. This is the highest number of concurrent users since Steam was founded, and far exceeds the number of 36,928,521 recorded on June 30, 2024. The record for June 30, 2024 was set during the Steam Summer Sale 2024 (June 28 - July 12) and the paid DLC for ELDEN RING, ' SHADOW OF THE
It is believed that the increase in the number of simultaneous connected users was due in part to the fact that ' ERDTREE ' was only released on June 20th.
The sudden increase in users is believed to be due to the release of 'Black Myth: Goku,' which is popular in China and elsewhere. 'Black Myth: Goku,' developed and provided by Game Science, a game studio established by former Tencent employees, was played by approximately 2.2 million people within 24 hours of its release, and rose to second place in Steam's 'Most Played Games.'
China's Tencent-backed game 'Black Myth: Wukong' becomes the second most popular title in Steam history within hours of its release - GIGAZINE
The game's popularity continues to grow, with cumulative sales reaching 10 million copies in 83 hours since its release. It also attracted attention for achieving the second highest number of concurrent users on Steam, at 2.4 million.
'Black Myth: Goku' sold 10 million copies in just 83 hours, the PS5 console was also sold out, and it has already earned an estimated $450 million, surpassing Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy - GIGAZINE
PC Gamer, a foreign media outlet, speculated that 'This record number of users clearly demonstrates the importance of China to Steam's future growth. As more blockbuster titles emerge from China in the future, the Chinese market will become even more important.'
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