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Former Ridgeline Games Staff Overlooked in Battlefield 6 Credits Despite Foundation Work, Says Studio Co-Founder

Marcus Lehto, co-creator of Halo, has publicly criticized the credit allocation in Battlefield 6, stating that former Ridgeline Games staff who built the game’s foundation were improperly acknowledged. The studio, which was shuttered earlier this year, had been developing the narrative campaign before EA’s restructuring. Lehto emphasized that game development is a team effort where every contributor deserves fair recognition.

Battlefield 6 Faces Credit Controversy

Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has expressed significant disappointment regarding the credit treatment of former Ridgeline Games staff in the recently released Battlefield 6, according to reports. Despite what sources indicate were foundational contributions to the game, many developers from the shuttered studio were reportedly relegated to minor acknowledgment sections or omitted entirely from credits.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
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ARC Raiders Beta Draws Massive 200,000 Player Surge on Steam, Challenges Battlefield 6 Sales Dominance

Embark Studios’ ARC Raiders has drawn nearly 200,000 players during its Server Slam beta test, according to reports. The free-to-play extraction shooter has quickly climbed to become Steam’s second top seller, trailing only the recently released Battlefield 6.

Massive Player Turnout for ARC Raiders Beta

The highly anticipated ARC Raiders Server Slam beta test has reportedly attracted nearly 200,000 concurrent players on Steam since launching this morning, according to gaming industry reports. The free-to-play extraction shooter from Embark Studios has generated significant momentum ahead of its full release scheduled for October 30.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
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Steam Shatters Concurrent Player Record With Over 41.6 Million Users

Steam has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with over 41.6 million concurrent players, according to SteamDB data. The record-breaking numbers appear driven by major game launches and platform events, demonstrating Steam’s continued dominance in PC gaming despite industry shifts toward console growth.

Steam Reaches Unprecedented Player Milestone

Valve’s PC gaming platform Steam has reportedly shattered its previous concurrent player record, reaching an unprecedented 41,666,455 simultaneous users according to data from SteamDB on October 12. This represents an increase of approximately three million players over the platform’s previous record of 38.4 million concurrent users set in September 2024, according to reports.

by Jessica Moore P.E.