Baldur's Gate 3 comes closer to Hogwarts Legacy's peak concurrent player record on Steam.
Baldur's Gate 3 reached a peak concurrent player count of 875,343 on August 13, according to SteamDB.
But hold on, it's not just about the game itself. You know how the gaming world can be, right? It's all about camaraderie, community, and beating records together.
Many big names in the gaming industry teamed up to get players online at the same time. Baldur's Gate 3 will break all previous records. And guess what? They did it! The combined efforts of influencers and enthusiastic players paid off big time.
While Baldur’s Gate 3's achievement is seriously impressive, it didn't quite snatch the crown. The all-time peak concurrent player count record is still being held by none other than Hogwarts Legacy, the blockbuster that dropped earlier this year. Back in February, that magical game attracted a whopping 879,308 players all playing at once. Yep, that's a lot of wizards and witches.
Baldur's Gate 3 is taking its sweet time just like Hogwarts Legacy. Many games reach their peak player counts within a few days of release. It's not rushing the process. Instead, it's been building up a steady stream of players over a bit more time. Throughout the past week, it's actually broken its own concurrent player record a few times.
You might think that the games with the highest concurrent player count on Steam are all about multiplayer mayhem, and you're not entirely wrong. PUBG: Battlegrounds, for instance, attracted a whopping 3,257,248 players all at once during its peak. But hold up – the realm of single-player titles is no pushover. The crown there goes to Cyberpunk 2077, which managed to gather an impressive 1,054,388 players simultaneously. Baldur’s Gate 3 might not be at the very top, but it's definitely carving out its own place in the Hall of Fame.
Here's something that'll warm your gamer heart – Baldur’s Gate 3 isn't just a hit with the players, but it's also getting a lot of love from the critics. Ever heard of Metacritic? Yeah, that place where game ratings really count. Well, Baldur’s Gate 3 has soared past The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and landed the title of the highest-rated game of 2023 on Metacritic. That's a serious achievement.
Baldur's Gate 3's desire to break Hogwarts Legacy's Steam player record. It's the story of gamers, influencers, and a touching game. While it might not have cracked the top 8 all-time records, it's a clear winner in terms of slow and steady growth and critical acclaim.