Steam Nearly Breaks 37m Players as Summer Sale Heats Up
Steam has broken its concurrent player count again, with player numbers reaching almost 37 million over the weekend amid the summer sale.
July 1, 2024 | 09:31 EDT
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Steam has broken its concurrent player count again, with player numbers reaching almost 37 million over the weekend amid the summer sale.
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