The year 2025 has been a whirlwind of exciting game releases, from Dynasty Warriors: Origins (January 17th), Ninja Gaiden 2: Black Chapter (January 24th), Kingdom Come: Deliverance (February 4th) and Monster Hunter: Wilderness (February 28th).  This momentum continues into March with the EA Originals title, Split Fiction, making a substantial impact. SteamDB reports a remarkable peak concurrent player count of nearly 200,000 for this charming indie title.

According to the statistics, Split Fiction peaked at 197,434 concurrent players in a 24-hour period, a staggering six times higher than Hazelight Studios' previous title, A Way Out, which reached a peak of 32,000 players on Steam.

It's particularly impressive that Split Fiction achieved this milestone in less than 48 hours, even amidst the ongoing popularity of Monster Hunter: Wilderness.  This accomplishment speaks volumes about the game's captivating gameplay and widespread appeal. With the weekend approaching, Split Fiction is poised to potentially shatter even more records.

Split Fiction notably marks the first time Hazelight's 'Friend's Pass' system supports full cross-platform play.  This feature opens the door for a massive influx of players from other platforms, though whether these players are included in the SteamDB statistics remains unclear.

Furthermore, in a recent interview with MinnMax, game director Josef Fares revealed that Split Fiction boasted a significantly higher development budget, nearly double that of A Way Out.