
Steam Breaks Its Concurrent User Record With 43.5 Million Online: What Drove It
Steam peaked at 43,501,449 concurrent users on Sunday 11 October, a new record. Valve's own data shows when it happened and which games were climbing.
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Steam peaked at 43,501,449 concurrent users on Sunday 11 October, a new record. Valve's own data shows when it happened and which games were climbing.

Valve's invite-only Deadlock jumped from 21st to 8th in Steam's most played chart after the City Never Sleeps update, yet Valve says core work remains before a full release.