Arc Raiders’ Decline Signals a Dead-Game Spiral for Live Shooters
Arc Raiders has plunged on Steam, dropping from a peak around 466,000 concurrent players in January to about 90,000, prompting talk that the extraction shooter is in a ‘dead game’ spiral. Analysts point to a weak season, cheating issues, streamer backlash, and a PvE-focused design as contributing factors, with comparisons drawn to Helldivers 2’s ongoing live-service success. The piece also touches on broader gaming news, including the Call of Duty movie set for release on June 30, 2028.