Steam has smashed through another milestone, hitting over 42 million concurrent users at the start of the year. This latest peak underscores just how much the platform’s been expanding, especially over the past few years. Back in 2020, the Covid pandemic pushed Steam’s user base sharply upward, adding around five million new gamers in a single year. Valve’s service has clearly cemented itself as the go-to hub for PC players worldwide, maintaining this steady upward trend rather than relying on short bursts of growth. Breaking 42 million concurrent users is not just a number; it’s a reflection of how central Steam remains in the gaming ecosystem, with communities that keep growing in size and activity.
Source: eurogamer.net
