Split Fiction has etched its name into history by shattering records for Electronic Arts (EA) on Steam within the paid games category. The game's creators have drawn global gaming attention with a launch that surpassed industry expectations.
Since its debut on PC through Steam, Split Fiction has delivered exceptional results, particularly when benchmarked against other EA-published titles. As per SteamDB statistics, the game peaked at over 197,000 concurrent players. This figure represents the highest peak player count ever logged for a paid EA game on Steam.
To put this achievement into perspective, Battlefield V previously held the record with a peak of 116,000 players. Meanwhile, the most played game in EA's portfolio remains the free-to-play Apex Legends, which boasts a peak player count surpassing 620,000.
Beyond its impressive numbers, Split Fiction has earned glowing reviews from players. On Steam, the game holds an overwhelmingly positive reception, with an approval rating of 98%. This accolade underscores both its commercial triumph and its universal appeal across the gaming community.