Steam breaks concurrent user record thanks to Black Myth: Wukong

On August 25, 2024, Steam set a new record with more than 37 million accounts active simultaneously. According to PC Gamer,

was the popularity of the game Black Myth: Wukong.

Steam confirmed that the exact number of active accounts on that day was 37,242,724, marking a new high for the platform. This record also reflects a substantial increase in concurrent users since the beginning of 2024. Earlier in the year, Steam had reached 36 million users in March and 37 million in June.

Regarding Black Myth: Wukong, in addition to its

, the blockbuster video game achieved a remarkable milestone by selling 10 million copies within just its first three days. This figure surpasses the sales of other major Western titles like Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy within the same timeframe.