https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/arc-raiders-2-0-update-and-spider-man-grappling-hook-drive-player-count-to-reach-7-month-highContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/arc-raiders-2-0-update-and-spider-man-grappling-hook-drive-player-count-to-reach-7-month-highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/arc-raiders-2-0-update-and-spider-man-grappling-hook-drive-player-count-to-reach-7-month-high#u130222Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:37:11 +0000Arc Raiders reached its highest concurrent player count on Steam in seven months following the release of the 2.0 Frozen Trail update. The surge is attributed to the introduction of a grappling hook traversal mechanic, a new map called Pendola Pass, and a free weekend held from October 8 to 12. Some reports indicate concurrent users peaked at 166,670, while other data suggests numbers reached 185,000. The update has revived interest in the extraction shooter, with some players describing it as one of the best updates in any game.Why it mattersEmbark Studios developed this extraction shooter to