Unleashing the Fury: Street Fighter 6 Dominates Gaming World with Record-Breaking Sales Numbers

Capcom's latest release, Street Fighter 6, has made quite a splash in the gaming world, breaking the record for highest number of concurrent players on Steam amongst fighting games. With its release on June 2 across multiple platforms, the game offers cross-platform gameplay for a seamless experience. Critics have showered Street Fighter 6 with praise, evidenced by its 92 score on Metacritic for the PS5 version. The game's "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with over 2,000 reviews, further cements its success. In fact, Street Fighter 6 has proven to be a massive hit for Capcom, particularly on PC, with a significantly higher number of concurrent users compared to other games in its genre.

Street Fighter 6 has been making waves in the gaming world, surpassing other popular fighting games in terms of concurrent player count. According to SteamDB, the game has reached a peak of 70,573 players, beating out Mortal Kombat 11, Tekken 7, and Dragon Ball FighterZ by a significant margin. This impressive figure sets Street Fighter 6 apart from other titles in its genre and suggests that it may continue to climb even higher in popularity in the future.

While it's common for games to reach their peak concurrent player counts shortly after their release, some titles break records years after their initial launch. For instance, Destiny 2 set a new record for its peak concurrent player count earlier this year with the introduction of its Lightfall expansion.

To cater to a wider audience, Street Fighter 6 boasts a beginner-friendly approach by introducing an alternate control scheme that simplifies the execution of special moves. This addition allows new fans to easily pick up and enjoy playing their favorite characters. Additionally, the game offers a substantial amount of single-player content for those who prefer not to engage in online multiplayer. Its high player count may be attributed to these features, making it one of the top-rated games of 2023 alongside other acclaimed titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Resident Evil 4 remake. As more fighting games are set to be released in 2023, it remains to be seen if any of them can match the popularity of Street Fighter 6 and achieve similar peak player counts, potentially requiring exceptional review scores.

Street Fighter 6 is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Source: SteamDB