Split Fiction has etched its name into the annals of gaming history by shattering records for Electronic Arts (EA) on Steam among paid games. The developers have masterfully captured the gaming community's attention with a launch that surpassed all expectations.
Since its recent release on PC via Steam, Split Fiction has achieved phenomenal success, outshining other EA titles. Data from SteamDB reveals that the game reached an unprecedented peak player count of over 197,000 users, setting a new benchmark as the highest peak player count ever for a paid EA game on the platform.
To put this into perspective, the closest rival within EA's portfolio is Battlefield V, which previously held the record with a peak of 116,000 players. On the other hand, the most popular title in EA's catalog remains the free-to-play Apex Legends, with a peak player count soaring above 620,000.
Beyond its record-breaking performance, Split Fiction has earned widespread acclaim from the gaming community. On Steam, the game boasts an "overwhelmingly positive" rating with a stellar approval rating of 98%. This not only underscores its commercial triumph but also its broad appeal and satisfaction among players globally.