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AppWizard

November 8, 2025

Arc Raiders briefly overtakes Battlefield 6’s concurrent player count on Steam as it proves to be one of the hottest PC games this fall

Arc Raiders, an extraction shooter, launched just over a week ago and achieved a peak concurrent player count of over 354,000 on Steam, surpassing Battlefield 6's 318,000 players. The game is praised for its smooth technical performance and accessibility, appealing to a broader audience without requiring high-end hardware. Unlike other extraction shooters like Escape From Tarkov, Arc Raiders offers a more relaxed gameplay experience, catering to players seeking less stressful alternatives. Currently, it stands out in the market, potentially leading a shift in the extraction shooter genre.

AppWizard

November 2, 2025

A new Battlefield 6 “casual” mode aims to find middle ground as dev continues fightback against XP farming

Battlefield Studios has introduced a new Casual Breakthrough mode for Battlefield 6, designed to offer a relaxed gameplay experience by combining human players and AI-controlled bots. In this mode, two teams of 24 players each consist of eight human participants and 16 bots, allowing players to earn progression and complete challenges. Players receive full XP rewards for actions against human opponents, while interactions with AI yield reduced experience rates. The mode is currently available on two maps: Siege of Cairo and Empire State, but does not include dogtags, accolades, or career stat upgrades. The developers are seeking player feedback to make further adjustments if necessary. Additionally, temporary changes to XP rates in the Strikepoint mode have been implemented to ensure fair progression while investigating an exploit for rapid experience gains.