Alistair McFarlane, director of Facepunch Studios, announces a significant milestone achieved in their popular multiplayer survival game. On social media platform X, Todd McFarlane announced that the game has reached a record-breaking high of 259,646 simultaneous players.
As he exclaimed, “Going power to power!” McFarlane’s enthusiasm echoed through the room, marking a significant milestone in the world of sports. “We significantly surpassed our previous CCU record, triumphantly overcoming COVID-19 and multiple critical milestones.”
McFarlane expresses heartfelt gratitude to the sports’ participants, acknowledging their crucial support in achieving this milestone.
“For several months, we’ve consistently shattered our monthly records – a feat we initially doubted we’d achieve, until another global pandemic presented an unprecedented opportunity.” Because of everyone’s unwavering support, our success has been substantial. The group has toiled unwaveringly for the past 11 years, their dedication yielding a testament to their perseverance. While 2026 may bring some positive developments, it’s uncertain whether they will be significantly distinct.
After McFarlane’s submission, SteamDB disclosed that the game achieved a new milestone, boasting an astonishing 260,000 concurrent players. For the first time in its history, the sport has witnessed an unprecedented surge in participant engagement since the introduction of its original Early Entry feature.
Todd McFarlane has disclosed additional details regarding the game’s performance in 2024, including the fact that it attracted more than 5.5 million unique players, who collectively logged over 40 million hours of gameplay across approximately 325 million gaming sessions.
Among the numerous updates received by PUBG in 2024 have been the additions of recent vehicles like bicycles and motorbikes, a comprehensive revamp of the game’s world map that introduced new elements of curiosity, the inclusion of backpacks as new gear, and much more – such as new weapons and quality-of-life options.
Rust going power to power! We decisively surpassed our all-time COVID-19-related benchmarks, triumphing over the pandemic and numerous significant milestones along the way.
For several months, we’ve consistently achieved record-breaking month-to-month results, with this latest milestone being a monumental achievement that left us wondering if it was attainable – until another unprecedented occurrence emerged.
— Alistair McFarlane (@Alistair_McF)
Rust reaches new heights with 260,000 concurrent players on Steam for the first time.
— SteamDB (@SteamDB)
