ARC Raiders Player Count: Is ARC Raiders Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|ARC Raiders has 109,644 concurrent players on Steam right now (17:01 UTC on Oct 8, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 109,644 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 23,052 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 109,644 |
| 24-hour peak | 109,644 |
| 7-day average | 28,851 |
| 30-day average | 23,052 |
| 30-day peak | 49,034 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | +3% |
| Highest we have recorded | 157,930 (Mar 31, 2026) |
ARC Raiders player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 28,851 | 49,034 | +35% |
| Sep 2026 | 21,361 | 39,820 | -8% |
| Aug 2026 | 23,323 | 41,428 | -19% |
| Jul 2026 | 28,795 | 50,367 | -20% |
| Jun 2026 | 36,121 | 69,021 | -41% |
| May 2026 | 61,315 | 122,096 | -20% |
| Apr 2026 | 76,231 | 154,498 | -12% |
| Mar 2026 | 86,431 | 157,930 | – |
Is ARC Raiders dead?
No. ARC Raiders averages 23,052 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (up 3% on the previous 30 days).
ARC Raiders is a busy game that has settled after a steep slide from its launch-window highs. Players now stands at 109,644, matching the last 24 hours’ peak, which is a sharp jump from the 7-day average of 28,851. The 30-day trend is stable, up 3% on the previous 30 days, though the community remains 29% smaller than three months ago. The highest we have recorded is 157,930 on Mar 31, 2026.
The biggest swing came in Jun 2026, when the monthly average fell 41% on the month before. Nothing in the recent coverage lines up with that drop. Lobbies should fill quickly at 20:00 UTC (4 pm ET), the busiest hour, while 08:00 UTC (4 am ET) is the quietest, so expect thinner queues then. Right now is an easy time to jump in.
Best time to play ARC Raiders
Over the last two weeks, ARC Raiders has been busiest around 20:00 UTC (4 pm ET), averaging 38,054 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 08:00 UTC (4 am ET), with about 16,072 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
ARC Raiders player count FAQ
How many people play ARC Raiders right now?
109,644 people were playing ARC Raiders on Steam at 17:01 UTC on Oct 8, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 109,644.
Is ARC Raiders dead?
No. ARC Raiders averages 23,052 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (up 3% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for ARC Raiders?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for ARC Raiders on Steam is 157,930, on Mar 31, 2026. Our tracking started on Mar 25, 2026, so earlier launch peaks are not included.
Do these numbers include consoles?
No. These figures come from Steam only. Players on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile or other PC launchers are not counted.
When is ARC Raiders most active?
Activity usually peaks around 20:00 UTC (4 pm ET).
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How we count: Explosion samples Steam’s official concurrent-player API for every tracked game several times an hour and stores each reading. Averages are means of those readings. This page updates daily.
Nick Guli
Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
