PoE2 and Marvel Rivals Blaze to Weekend Success

Path of Exile 2 and Marvel Rivals ignited the gaming world with incredibly successful launch weekends. Let's delve into the impressive numbers.

A Half-Million Strong Player Base

A Weekend of Gaming Milestones

The weekend saw the triumphant debuts of two major titles: Marvel Rivals and Path of Exile 2, each attracting over 500,000 players 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 soared past 1 million on launch day. The game's immense popularity even temporarily overwhelmed the SteamDB database, resulting in a humorous public acknowledgment from SteamDB itself.

Even before launch, Path of Exile 2 surpassed 1 million pre-orders, a number that continued to climb rapidly in the hours leading up to release. The unexpected influx of players purchasing Early Access passes forced a last-minute database upgrade to handle the massive surge in traffic. Despite this server expansion, some players experienced disconnections and login issues, highlighting the game's immense anticipation.

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