PoE2 and Marvel Rivals Dominate Gaming Debut

Path of Exile 2 and Marvel Rivals ignited the gaming world with exceptionally successful weekend launches. Discover the impressive milestones achieved by both titles!

A Massive 500,000+ 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 attracted an astounding 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 Early Access launch on Steam alone peaked at a remarkable 578,569 concurrent players. This is a significant achievement, especially considering the paid Early Access model. Twitch viewership for the game also soared, exceeding 1 million on launch day. The game's immense popularity even temporarily overwhelmed SteamDB, the popular database site, leading to a humorous acknowledgment from SteamDB itself.

Before its release, Path of Exile 2 already surpassed 1 million pre-orders, a number that rapidly increased in the hours leading up to launch. The unexpected influx of players purchasing Early Access prompted a last-minute database upgrade to manage the overwhelming traffic. Despite server expansions, some players encountered disconnections and login issues, highlighting the incredible anticipation surrounding the game's release.

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