ARC Raiders and Baldur’s Gate 3 Stay Strong in 2025

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Despite not winning Game of the Year, ARC Raiders earned the Most Innovative Gameplay award, reflecting its strong reception and high player engagement since launch. With average player counts exceeding 400,000, the game has quickly established itself as one of Steam’s most successful new live-service titles.

Meanwhile, Baldur’s Gate 3 took home the Labor of Love award, underscoring how continued updates and community support kept a 2023 release thriving through 2025. Together, the wins show how sustained development and innovation can keep games competitive long after launch.

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400k avg players is insane for a new live-service game, this one clearly stuck