Those figures come with a caveat: they cover Steam only, as the game also launched on PlayStation 5 and Epic Games, so the true player base is larger. Even so, the Steam numbers rival some of the best free-to-play games, which is notable for a title priced at $59.99.

The concurrent player count swings dramatically, dropping to around 110,000 roughly every 12 hours, which suggests the game is especially popular in particular regions. That pattern leaves it fourth on SteamDB's list of top daily active users even as it holds first place on Steam's global top sellers list.

Reception looks solid so far: the game holds a Very Positive rating on Steam, with 84% of its 27,209 reviews praising it. The count could climb further as the game enters its first weekend after launch.