Final Fantasy 16 Tops FF7 Remake with Huge Steam Player Count!
Final Fantasy 16 Outshines FF7 Remake with Impressive Steam Launch
Final Fantasy 16 tops the FF7 Remake player count on Steam, solidifying its place among Square Enix’s most successful PC launches. Released last week, Final Fantasy 16 hit an impressive concurrent player count of 27,508 on Steam, surpassing several other iconic titles.
Final Fantasy 16’s Steam Triumph
Beating Out Fan Favorites
With Final Fantasy 16 topping the FF7 Remake player count on Steam, the game overtakes Final Fantasy 7 Remake's peak of 13,803 players. Other notable games like Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX (11,152) and NieR: Automata (23,908) also fall behind this new giant.
However, Final Fantasy 16 trails behind Final Fantasy 15 (29,498) and NieR: Replicant (28,684). Unsurprisingly, Final Fantasy 14 remains Square Enix’s most-played title, boasting a massive 95,150 concurrent players.
Criticism Doesn’t Stop Success
Despite early criticisms and reports that the PS5 release of Final Fantasy 16 underperformed, the game’s PC debut has proven its widespread appeal. The fact that Final Fantasy 16 tops the FF7 Remake player count on Steam speaks volumes about its success in the PC gaming market.
How It Compares to Other Big Releases
A Strong Competitor, But Not the Best
Even though Final Fantasy 16 tops the FF7 Remake player count on Steam, it remains behind God of War Ragnarök. Released the same week, Ragnarök saw a peak of 35,615 players on Steam. However, this was despite a wave of review-bombing due to its required PSN login feature.
Steam’s New Player Count Record
Coinciding with Final Fantasy 16's successful launch, Steam itself broke a new record, reaching 38,367,277 concurrent users. This surge was largely driven by Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, PUBG, and Black Myth: Wukong.
What’s Next for Final Fantasy 16?
Producer’s Warning to Modders
Before its PC release, Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida urged players to refrain from modding anything offensive into the game. So far, players seem to be complying with his request, allowing the game to enjoy a smooth and successful launch.
With Final Fantasy 16 beating the FF7 Remake player count on Steam, it is clear that the game has resonated with a broad audience. While the initial criticism may have cast some doubt, the numbers reveal its growing popularity.