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Halo Infinite Struggles to Sustain Player Engagement on Steam, Losing 98% of its Playerbase

Explore the significant decline in player count for Halo Infinite on the Steam platform and its impact on the game's future

Nas Nielsen by Nas Nielsen
August 11, 2023
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The highly competitive multiplayer shooter market on PC presents a formidable challenge for game developers, with established giants such as CS:GO, Valorant, and Call of Duty dominating the scene.

In this fiercely contested landscape, Microsoft’s Halo Infinite has faced a significant setback, experiencing a massive decline in its player numbers on the Steam platform, which serves as the game’s primary platform for PC.

Steam Exodus: Halo Infinite’s Plummeting Player Count

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Halo Infinite’s multiplayer version made its debut on PC in November 2021 with a beta test, which marked the peak player count on Steam for the game at an impressive 272,586 concurrent players.

However, after the full release of Halo Infinite on December 8, the player count began to dwindle. Even at launch, the game attracted around 150,000 players, significantly fewer than the beta period.

Since then, Halo Infinite has experienced a continuous decline in player numbers on Steam. Currently, only approximately 2% of the game’s initial player base continue to connect to the servers to engage in multiplayer matches.

This means that the game has lost a staggering 98% of its players. Recent statistics reveal that the peak player count on Steam hovers around 5,656, with numbers ranging from approximately 4,700 to 12,705 during 2023. These figures were recorded shortly before the launch of Season 3.

Challenges for Microsoft: Season 4 and Beyond

Adding to the concerns for Microsoft is the difficulty in rekindling player interest, particularly on the Steam platform. Despite the release of Season 4 on June 20, which introduced the highly anticipated Infection mode, the game struggled to surpass 7,000 players by the end of last month.

The declining player count poses a significant challenge for Microsoft as they aim to regain momentum and sustain player engagement for Halo Infinite.

As Halo Infinite continues to face a steep decline in player numbers on Steam, the game’s future remains uncertain. Microsoft will need to devise strategies to reignite player interest and attract new players to the game.

The ever-evolving multiplayer shooter market presents intense competition, demanding continuous innovation and updates to keep players engaged. The fate of Halo Infinite on the Steam platform hangs in the balance, and the success of future seasons and updates will play a crucial role in determining its long-term viability.

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