Path of Exile 2 and Marvel Rivals, a dynamic action RPG and a competitive arena shooter, respectively, both enjoyed incredibly successful launch weekends. Let's delve into the details of these remarkable achievements.
The weekend saw the simultaneous launch of two highly anticipated games, each attracting an astounding 500,000 players on their respective launch days. Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play team-based PVP arena shooter, debuted on December 6th, followed by Path of Exile 2's Early Access release on December 7th.
Path of Exile 2's Early Access launch on Steam alone reached a peak of 578,569 concurrent players – a truly impressive figure, especially considering the paid access model. The game's launch day also generated over 1 million Twitch viewers, showcasing its immense popularity. The sheer volume of players even temporarily overwhelmed SteamDB, the popular database site, resulting in a humorous incident where SteamDB playfully blamed the game for the outage.
Even before launch, Path of Exile 2 had already surpassed 1 million pre-orders, a number that continued to climb rapidly in the hours leading up to the game's release. This unprecedented surge in players purchasing Early Access passes forced the development team to implement a last-minute database upgrade to handle the influx of traffic. Despite this proactive measure, some players experienced disconnections and login issues, highlighting the game's massive popularity and the resulting server strain. The high demand underscores the considerable anticipation surrounding the game's release.
Read Game8's review of Path of Exile 2's Early Access version!
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