Split Fiction has etched its name in gaming history by breaking a new record 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.
Following its recent debut on PC via Steam, Split Fiction has achieved extraordinary success, outshining other EA titles. According to data from SteamDB, the game soared to a peak player count of over 197,000 users. This landmark achievement represents the highest peak player count ever for a paid EA game on the platform.
To put this into perspective, the nearest competitor in EA's portfolio is Battlefield V, which previously set the record with a peak of 116,000 players. Meanwhile, the top-performing game in EA's catalog remains the free-to-play Apex Legends, which reached a peak player count of over 620,000.
Beyond its record-breaking performance, Split Fiction has received widespread acclaim from players. Reviews on Steam have labeled the game as "overwhelmingly positive," boasting an impressive approval rating of 98%. This not only underscores the game's commercial triumph but also its broad appeal to gamers around the globe.