FragPunk Surges Past 100K Players, Becomes Steam’s Hottest Shooter!

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The number of players for FragPunk during its beta testing and initial launch on Steam was slightly lower than some other major releases such as Marvel Rivals. However, since its official release, the game has experienced a significant surge in popularity.

Generally speaking, most games experience their peak player count at launch, particularly in the free-to-play sector. Afterward, the number of players might increase slightly or attract new ones with major content updates. However, a common trend for free-to-play titles is a significant decrease in active players once individuals decide whether they find the game enjoyable.

Meanwhile, FragPunk has experienced an unusual journey. Initially, it attracted just 22,000 players during its free trial phase. At launch, the number jumped to 54,000, and within two days after release, it surpassed 100,000 players.

Following an initial gradual start, the number of players for FragPunk has experienced a significant surge and shows no signs of decelerating.

FragPunk gains momentum in the days after launch

FragPunk is a tactical shooting game that shares some similarities with games such as Valorant and Counter-Strike, but it places greater importance on agility and humorous gameplay features. It offers an enjoyable mix of traditional tactical shooter elements, combined with aspects from hero shooters and a fast-paced arcade shooter sensation reminiscent of Call of Duty games.

Initially, when I jumped into this game based on early beta reviews, there were a few kinks that some of us gamers noticed, as it seemed to deviate from its original form during the testing phase. However, over time, the updates and refinements have really paid off, and now the game’s reviews are looking much better. Plus, I can see why – more and more people are joining in on the fun every day!

Initially, FragPunk had approximately 54,000 players on its launch day. However, this number has since grown to over 106,000 and continues to rise, making it an unusual case of a game experiencing a significant surge in player count in the days following its release.

As I delved into this game recently, I can’t help but notice its growing popularity. Perhaps it’s because numerous streamers have been playing it, attracting peak Twitch viewership of nearly 200k. But let’s not forget the power of word-of-mouth – people sharing their excitement and encouraging friends to jump in and experience it for themselves.

Regardless of the perspective, it means that the game surpasses Apex Legends in popularity as of the current moment, placing it among the top 10 most-played games on Steam based on data from Steamdb’s rankings.

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2025-03-09 22:28