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Path of Exile 2 and Marvel Rivals, a highly anticipated action RPG and arena shooter respectively, enjoyed incredibly successful launch weekends, captivating a massive player base. Let's delve into the details of this remarkable achievement.

A Weekend of Record-Breaking Numbers

The weekend saw a double dose of gaming success, with both titles attracting an astounding 500,000 players each on their respective launch days. Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play team-based PVP arena shooter, launched on December 6th, followed by Path of Exile 2's Early Access release on December 7th.

Path of Exile 2's Early Access Launch Shatters Records

Path of Exile 2's Early Access debut on Steam was nothing short of spectacular, reaching a peak concurrent player count of 578,569. This is a remarkable achievement for a paid Early Access title. Twitch viewership for the game also soared, exceeding 1 million concurrent viewers on launch day. The game's immense popularity even temporarily overloaded SteamDB, the popular database site, leading to a humorous public acknowledgment from SteamDB itself.

The anticipation surrounding Path of Exile 2 was palpable, with over 1 million copies sold even before launch. The massive influx of players purchasing Early Access led to a last-minute database upgrade by the development team to handle the unprecedented traffic. Despite these efforts, some players experienced login issues and disconnections, highlighting the incredible demand for the game.

Read Game8's review of Path of Exile 2's Early Access version!