Recent Day-One Xbox Game Pass Game Is a Big Hit

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Recent Day-One Xbox Game Pass Game Is a Big Hit

Key Takeaways

  • Core Keeper surpassed 3 million players in mid-September 2024.
  • The survival sandbox game celebrated this impressive milestone less than three weeks after leaving early access.
  • Seeing how it was a day-one Xbox Game Pass release, Core Keeper possibly received a substantial player count boost from Microsoft’s subscription service.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I must say that witnessing the rapid success of Core Keeper is nothing short of astonishing! The sheer number of players it has amassed in such a short time speaks volumes about its addictive gameplay and engaging mechanics.

3 million gamers have now experienced the thrills of Core Keeper, according to the game’s publisher, Fireshine Games, who made this announcement. This remarkable feat was accomplished by Core Keeper in just under three weeks following its official launch.

After approximately 18 months of preliminary release, the full version 1.0 of “Core Keeper” was launched on August 27. Created by Pugstorm, a studio based in Linköping, Sweden, “Core Keeper” offers a survival sandbox adventure that can be played individually or collaboratively with up to seven other players.

Core Keeper Celebrates 3 Million Players

The engaging gameplay of Core Keeper has certainly caught the attention of many, as evidenced by the game reaching 3 million players just 20 days after its 1.0 launch on September 16. While publisher Fireshine didn’t share specific details about which platforms these players used, given that Core Kepper was available on Xbox Game Pass from day one, it’s likely that Microsoft’s subscription service played a significant role in boosting the game’s overall player count over its lifetime.

Core Keeper Coming To Even More Platforms Soon

It’s likely that the game will see a significant increase in player numbers soon, as it is currently only playable on PC and the latest consoles from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo (Switch). The release dates for Core Keeper on PS4, Xbox One, and Switch were initially pushed back to September 17 in early August, but have since been delayed again. The developer announced another postponement just six days before the original target date, stating that they require additional time to make sure the last-gen versions meet player expectations for quality in their survival sandbox game.

The studio plans to reveal details about when you can play Core Keeper on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One soon. Although the game’s online store shows it launching on October 29, this date is probably temporary as it hasn’t been confirmed officially yet. In fact, the official Twitter account of Core Keeper has clarified that no release dates provided by other sellers are final.

Meanwhile, the development of its previous-generation adaptations persists, but the acclaim for Core Keeper remains strong, with both fans and critics lauding it as one of the top co-op games for over two players in recent times. This game’s popularity is evident in its “Mighty” OpenCritic rating, derived from an aggregate score of 87 and a 80% recommendation rate among reviewers. Since its early access phase, Core Keeper has garnered numerous positive reviews from players, as evidenced by the more than 29,000 “Very Positive” user ratings it has on Steam at present.

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2024-09-17 01:33