Steam Breaks Concurrent Players Record Again, Now at 37.2 Million

As a seasoned gamer with decades under my belt, I must admit that the gaming landscape has never been more thrilling than it is now! The recent surge of players on Steam, reaching an unprecedented 37 million concurrent players, is a testament to the growing popularity of gaming as a global pastime.

Steam set another concurrent players record in 2024, hitting 37,258,432 yesterday.

Based on data from Steam, the platform hosted over 37 million players simultaneously on August 25, 2024. A key factor driving this increase was Game Science’s recently released action RPG titled Black Myth: Wukong, which is based on Journey to the West. This game has shattered numerous records, making it the most-played single-player game on Steam within a week of its debut launch.

In a big splash in the gaming industry, Black Myth: Wukong has shattered numerous sales records during its debut week. The creators of the game have announced that it has sold an impressive 10 million copies across all platforms and boasts a staggering 3 million simultaneous players on Steam and PlayStation. Below you can find the official launch trailer for this highly anticipated game.

Additional data revealed that the top five games with the most concurrent players on Steam include Black Myth: Wukong, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Banana, and PUBG: Battlegrounds. Regarding the top sellers on Steam, Black Myth: Wukong is still in first place, followed by Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, DOTA 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

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