Steam, the renowned gaming platform, has officially surpassed Canada in population with an unprecedented peak of 41,666,455 concurrent users, according to data from SteamDB. This figure not only marks a significant increase from their previous record of 35 million users but also occurred during the opening weekend of the much-anticipated Battlefield 6.

This remarkable milestone illustrates the growth of PC gaming, responding to a report stating, “PC gaming revenue has grown 20%”, even as console revenue has plateaued since 2021.

Overall, the surge reflects a broader trend in gaming as more players engage with PC gaming platforms, creating a vibrant community with numbers often approaching that of entire countries.