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January 11, 2026

One of the Most Popular PC Games of All Time Just Got Steam Deck Verified 7 Years After Release

Satisfactory has achieved Steam Deck Verified status after being categorized as “Playable” for a period. The game has sold 5.5 million copies as of 2024 and reached a peak of 184,171 concurrent users on Steam. It holds a score of 91 on Metacritic and a 97% approval rating on Steam, earning the “Overwhelmingly Positive” designation. Players take on the role of a pioneer on an alien planet, tasked with constructing factories to utilize natural resources, and the game is available for .99 on Steam.

AppWizard

December 6, 2025

Established sports franchises lost ground to newcomers on PC in 2025

In 2025, PC gaming has seen a resurgence in sports titles, with notable trends emerging. EA's free-to-play skateboarding game, Skate, achieved the most successful launch of any sports game on Steam this year, peaking at 134,901 concurrent users (CCU) but has since dropped to weekly peaks of 8,000 to 10,000 CCU. EA Sports FC 26 peaked at 100,283 CCU, lower than its predecessors, and maintains weekend peaks of 60,000 to 80,000 CCU. Rematch peaked at 92,841 CCU but has only retained around 4,000 players during peak times. Umamusume: Pretty Derby reached 87,453 CCU globally and attracts 17,000 to 20,000 PC players each weekend. Football Manager 26 launched with 84,909 CCU and maintains weekend peaks of around 60,000 CCU. Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road achieved 52,795 CCU with a user rating of 90 percent. NBA 2K26 peaked at 32,081 CCU, down over 20,000 from its predecessor, while F1 25 peaked at 22,595 CCU. Madden NFL 26 peaked at 6,600 CCU, while Madden NFL 24 remains the most popular entry with 9,526 CCU.

AppWizard

November 27, 2025

Dispatch dev was “heartbroken” that you thought Blonde Blazer was a villain, and they found your Shroud theories “very funny”

Enthusiasts have engaged in discussions about the game Dispatch, particularly focusing on its romance options, Blonde Blazer and Invisigal. After episode two, a significant backlash against Blazer emerged when it was revealed she was in a relationship with another character, Phenomaman. Players who had chosen to kiss her faced a dilemma, leading to criticism of Blazer's intentions, which surprised the developers at AdHoc Studios. Creative director Dennis Lenart expressed disappointment over the backlash, stating that Blazer was intended to be a pure-hearted character. The episodic format of Dispatch has successfully increased player engagement, with peak concurrent users on Steam nearly doubling with each episode, ultimately surpassing 220,000 players. AdHoc Studios faced skepticism about the episodic format but believed in its potential, aiming to minimize wait times between episodes to maintain player interest. The game has fostered community engagement and speculation, with players developing theories about the narrative.

AppWizard

November 23, 2025

Borderlands 4’s new, free DLC hasn’t moved the needle at all, and I think I know why

Gearbox released a free DLC for Borderlands 4 titled 'How Rush Saved Mercenary Day,' which includes a new boss fight, legendary loot, cosmetics, and story missions. The game's peak concurrent users on Steam this week was 15,887, unchanged from the previous week and down from earlier this month. Despite improvements over its predecessor, player engagement has declined, with many players feeling a lack of motivation to return. The DLC is perceived as a lighter addition, and Gearbox's promotion of it has been insufficient. Players who purchased the deluxe edition will receive an additional bounty pack. Performance issues on lower-end PCs further deter players. Upcoming content, including a full Story Pack DLC featuring Mad Ellie and a new Vault Hunter, C4SH, is anticipated to boost interest.

BetaBeacon

November 13, 2025

Valve cracks the door on Steam to Android games

Valve's Steam has 35+ million concurrent users, making it the largest PC gaming storefront in terms of active engagement. Android games will run natively on Valve's new Steam Frame, which runs on an Arm-based Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform. Developers can reuse their existing toolchain when bringing Android games to Steam, but will need to integrate Steamworks features. Valve's broader Arm ambitions include paving the way for SteamOS to be more broadly supported across Arm devices. By embracing Android games, Valve is breaking down platform walls to benefit developers and players, potentially making it one of Steam's most important platform expansions in years.

AppWizard

November 4, 2025

Arc Raiders and Battlefield 6 prove that great performance and low system requirements are king for multiplayer PC games in 2025

Arc Raiders had over 350,000 simultaneous players during its launch weekend. It is designed to run on older hardware, requiring a minimum CPU of Intel Core i5 6600K and a GPU like the GTX 1050 Ti or RX 580. The RTX 3060 is the most commonly used desktop GPU among gamers, while the RTX 4060 is gaining popularity. The high cost of PC upgrades and inflation make it difficult for many players to keep up with the latest hardware. Battlefield 6 is playable on older hardware like the 4 GB AMD Radeon RX 570, while Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford described Borderlands 4 as "a premium game for premium gamers," which may limit its audience. Performance optimization is crucial for attracting a broad player base in multiplayer games.

AppWizard

October 28, 2025

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt is the only battle royale I ever loved, so naturally it’s going offline for good in April

Sharkmob has announced that Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt will be permanently taken offline on April 28, 2026, due to dwindling player numbers that have made it unsustainable to maintain the servers. The game has struggled with a low concurrent user base, often around 500, despite the community's enthusiasm and feedback. Players have expressed a desire for a mode without the constraints of the battle royale format, which could have allowed for more exploration.

AppWizard

October 15, 2025

CHARTS: Battlefield 6 shoots to No.1 on Steam

Battlefield 6 became the highest-grossing title on Steam after its release on October 10th, achieving over 747,000 concurrent users. Counter-Strike 2 dropped to second place, while EA Sports FC 26 rose to third. The Steam Deck fell to fourth, and Digimon Story Time Stranger also dropped in rankings. Little Nightmares 3 debuted at sixth place, and Blue Protocol: Star Resonance entered at seventh. Megabonk fell to eighth, Dota 2 dropped to ninth, and Dead by Daylight rose five spots to complete the top ten. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending October 14th is as follows: 1. Battlefield 6, EA 2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 3. EA Sports FC 26, EA 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. Digimon Story Time Stranger, Bandai Namco 6. Little Nightmares 3, Bandai Namco 7. Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, A Plus 8. Megabonk, Vedinad 9. Dota 2, Valve 10. Dead by Daylight, Behaviour Interactive

AppWizard

October 8, 2025

CHARTS: Battlefield 6 pre-orders take No.2 on Steam

Pre-orders for Battlefield 6 surged, making it the second highest-grossing game on Steam last week. The game is scheduled for release on October 7th. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 climbed to ninth place after rising 45 spots due to its open beta. Counter-Strike 2 remains the number one game on Steam. Valve's Steam Deck is in third position, while Digimon Story Time Stranger debuted in fourth place with a peak of 69,460 concurrent users. EA Sports FC 26 dropped to fifth, Megabonk rose to sixth, and Cyberpunk 2077 increased six spots to seventh. Dota 2 fell to eighth, and Sons of the Forest rose 62 spots to complete the top ten.

AppWizard

September 24, 2025

Roblox taps Airbnb vet as chief creator ecosystem officer

Roblox has appointed Vlad Loktev as its new chief creator ecosystem officer. Loktev has a decade of experience at Airbnb and a significant role at Zynga, where he increased daily active users of Words with Friends to 14 million. In his new role, he will lead initiatives for creators, develop tools for developers, foster developer relations, and organize platform events. Roblox recently achieved over 45 million concurrent users and set a world record with 24.2 million concurrent users in the game Steal a Brainrot. The platform plans to channel ten percent of all gaming content revenue through its ecosystem and is investing in AI infrastructure to support its operations.