Steam reaches over 40 million online users: A monumental milestone achieved

Valve’s platform seems to be constantly breaking records, and the latest ones were achieved in the past few days. Steam, one of the most well-known gaming platforms in the world, revealed that it reached a record-breaking 40 million active users at the same time over the weekend. This surpasses the previous record of 39 million active users simultaneously, which was set in December 2024. According to the platform’s data, the specific record was 40,222,964 active users at the same time, achieved on February 2nd.

One possible reason for this surge in users could be the release of Monster Hunter Wilds. It’s worth noting that these numbers include both players actively engaged in gaming and those who simply had the Steam client open in the background. At the same time, Monster Hunter Wilds had a total of 1.3 million concurrent players, according to SteamDB. While it may not reach the player counts of some other games on the market, it certainly demonstrates its successful launch.

It’s important to remember that there are still some highly anticipated games set to arrive in 2025, including Doom: The Dark Ages, Elden Ring Nightreign, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and more. With these upcoming releases, it’s possible that Steam’s user record will be quickly surpassed in the near future.

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About Valve:

Valve Corporation, often referred to as Valve, is a important American video game and software development company. for its titles like Half-Life, Portal, and the digital distribution platform Steam, Valve has played a significant role in shaping the gaming industry. Established in 1996 by former Microsoft employees, Valve has since garnered a reputation for innovation, user-centric design, and fostering a strong modding community.

  

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