Redfall Player Count Skyrockets Following Game-Changing Update!
Although Redfall received a substantial update with numerous enhancements, the game's player counts on Steam continue to remain disappointingly low
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Despite a major update, Arkane's Redfall continues to struggle on Steam, with a playercount as low as 36.
The update introduced enhancements like 60 FPS, bug resolution, and improved stealth takedowns. However, there still exist underlying design flaws.
Redfall's unfavorable reception on Steam could potentially be attributed to factors such as competition from other popular games and the accessibility of PC Game Pass.
Redfall, Arkane's open world vampire hunting FPS, continues to struggle to gain popularity on Steam, even after a highly anticipated update. Positioned as one of Xbox's top three first-party releases alongside Starfield from Bethesda Game Studios and Forza Motorsport from Turn 10 in 2023, Redfall faced severe criticism for technical bugs, poor performance on Xbox Series X and S, and unsatisfactory design choices.
Initially, Arkane announced that Redfall would be locked at 30 FPS on consoles, promising a future patch for 60 FPS. After five months, a major update was released for the game, featuring the highly anticipated 60 FPS option, along with various improvements such as enhanced performance on PC. In response to fan feedback, Arkane also introduced stealth takedowns, a notable addition considering the studio's expertise in games like the Dishonored franchise and Deathloop. Additionally, input options suited for players who prefer faster-paced FPS gameplay were included.
With all the improvements integrated into Redfall, one might expect a resurgence in its player base. However, the numbers on Steam tell a different story. According to SteamDB, the player count for Redfall has dropped to a mere 36. The game has reached a peak of 42 players in the past 24 hours and a cumulative all-time peak of just 6,124. It's worth mentioning that these figures pertain exclusively to Steam, excluding player counts on Xbox consoles or PC Game Pass.
Redfall may be experiencing an increase in players on Xbox Series X and S, as console gamers have been waiting for the 60 FPS patch. In addition, PC gamers may have chosen to try Redfall through PC Game Pass for free instead of purchasing it on Steam. However, if Redfall's player counts on console and PC Game Pass are similar to its low numbers on Steam, there could be multiple reasons for this. Technical issues and performance problems were not the only factors contributing to Redfall's poor reception. The game's storyline, characters, cutscenes, loot system, and level design were also considered below average. Even though many bugs have been fixed and performance has improved, these fundamental design problems still persist.
Another important factor to consider is the large number of outstanding games that have been released this year, which many gamers are still engrossed in, such as Diablo 4, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Armored Core 6, and Baldur's Gate 3, just to name a few. It is likely that this recent update for Redfall will be its final major one, as Arkane, being a part of Xbox-owned Bethesda, has probably moved on to their next project. Hopefully, Arkane will be able to return to their expertise in stealth-based immersive sims for their upcoming title.
Redfall is available now on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Source: SteamDB
