Palworld Beats Counter-Strike 2 on Steam

Palworld is Beating Counter Strike 2’s Record Player Count on Steam

Palworld, initially dismissed by most of the gaming community as a “joke project” after earning the nickname “Pokemon with guns,” has defied everyone’s expectations, surpassing four million copies sold within three days of its January 19 release. The game, teased in 2021, bears a huge resemblance to Pokémon on the surface but distinguishes itself with peculiar mechanics and violent features reminiscent of first-person shooters like Counter-Strike 2.

Against all odds and to everyone’s shock, Palworld shows no signs of slowing down, attracting millions of players into its very peculiar world. The fact that it’s absolutely dominating Twitch right now is a huge boost to its popularity. Palworld’s gameplay is reminiscent of Pokemon Arceus, with Counter-Strike 2 mechanics like guns and grenades.

While available on Game Pass for the XBOX and PC, the real surge in popularity is on Steam, where the game has made history by beating Counter-Strike’s highest player count ever! Over the weekend, Palworld not only challenged Counter-Strike's all-time high peak player count but also claimed the title of the second most-played paid game on Steam in history.

Currently, Palworld boasts over 895,936 players crafting their virtual worlds, surpassing Counter-Strike 2's player count of 540,247. The game's unprecedented success is shown simply by how fast it’s boosting its way up the Steam charts.

On the other hand, however, Counter-Strike 2 broke its own record in 2023. Valve reports indicate that players opened over 400 million cases, consuming nearly 360 million keys and spending a staggering $980 million. Considering Steam's transaction fees and the bustling Community Market, it's highly likely that the game has crossed the $1 billion milestone.

As Counter-Strike 2 was just about to reclaim its place on Steam, Palworld's quick rise to fame just kicked the Valve title off its throne. The open-world survival game developed by Pocket Pair comes as a rival to Pokémon. In Palworld, players take control of their characters to hunt and capture 'Pals,' resembling Pokémon. The twist lies in arming these creatures with weapons such as assault rifles, mounted machine guns, and explosives, turning them into more realistic warriors and allies against other enormous beasts. The game's eccentric mechanics even allow players to put Pals to work in slave camps and mines, adding an unexpected and, honestly, slightly eerie feeling to the gaming experience.

Yes, that’s right, Palworld is not a game for kids. Climbing the ranks, Palworld has dominated Steam's charts, surpassing titles like Counter-Strike 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, New World, Hogwarts Legacy, and even Dota 2 in peak player counts. The game's popularity boost has extended to streaming platforms, reaching a concurrent peak viewer count of 430,000 on Twitch.

Palworld's meteoric rise is, however, causing speculation about its future trajectory, as players are wondering how much replayability and updates it can offer. While PUBG holds the record for the all-time peak on Steam with 3,257,248 players, Palworld's current success suggests it may overtake this title over the next few days, crowning Palworld as the most played paid game on Steam. The gaming community is watching with anticipation as this peculiar title continues to break barriers in the gaming industry.

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