The co-op shooter Warhammer 40,000: Darktide has witnessed a dramatic resurgence in player numbers after the release of its major "Battle for Tertium" update. According to SteamDB data, the game's concurrent player count skyrocketed from an average of 10,000 to an impressive peak of 43,000 shortly after the update launched on June 23.

Developed by Fatshark, Darktide immerses players in the grim darkness of the Warhammer 40k universe, tasking them with reclaiming the hive city of Tertium from chaotic forces. While the game initially faced criticism for technical problems and content shortages at launch, consistent updates have gradually improved the experience.

The Battle for Tertium update represents Fatshark's most ambitious content drop yet, introducing:

• A brand new playable class: The Arbites (available for $11.99)
• Complete overhaul of the core gameplay systems
• Structured linear campaign progression
• Numerous quality-of-life improvements
• Additional missions and enemies

This substantial update has successfully reinvigorated the game's community. While player numbers have naturally declined from the initial 43,000 peak, they've stabilized at around 25,000 concurrent players - a significant improvement over the pre-update averages of 5,000-10,000.

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