Path of Exile 2 and Marvel Rivals ignited the gaming world with incredibly successful launch weekends. Discover the impressive milestones achieved by both titles!
A Half-Million Strong Player Base
A Weekend of Record-Breaking Launches
The weekend saw the triumphant debuts of two highly anticipated games. Both Marvel Rivals and Path of Exile 2 welcomed a remarkable 500,000 players each on their respective launch days. The free-to-play arena shooter, Marvel Rivals, launched on December 6th, followed by Path of Exile 2's Early Access release on December 7th.
Path of Exile 2's launch was particularly noteworthy, reaching a peak of 578,569 concurrent players on Steam alone. This is a significant achievement, especially considering its paid Early Access status. Twitch viewership for the game also soared, exceeding 1 million viewers on launch day. The game's immense popularity even temporarily overwhelmed SteamDB, the database tracking Steam statistics, leading to a humorous public acknowledgment from SteamDB itself.
Prior to launch, Path of Exile 2 had already surpassed 1 million pre-orders, a number that rapidly increased in the hours leading up to the game's release. This unprecedented demand necessitated a last-minute database upgrade to manage the influx of new players purchasing Early Access. Despite server expansions, some players experienced disconnections and login issues, highlighting the game's intense anticipation and high demand.
Read Game8's review of Path of Exile 2's Early Access version!
