It seems like every new release these days is riddled with server issues, and sadly, Last Epoch is no different. After the struggles of Palworld and Helldivers 2, many players thought that a niche action RPG like Last Epoch would at least be able to provide a stable launch, but it seems like this is an issue that will continue throughout 2024.
Even after extensive server maintenance, as well as tons of different patches and hotfixes; login errors, queues, and crashes are still happening in the game. With all of this being caused by the huge influx of players coming to the game, let's take a look at how many people are playing Last Epoch.
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How Many People Are Playing Last Epoch?
Last Epoch might have hit the sweet spot in terms of a launch date, with many Diablo 4 players looking for a new experience after the disappointing Season of the Construct and with a few months to go before any new Path of Exile content. With so many players interested in the game, it's no wonder that Last Epoch has had tons of server issues over the last few days.
Last Epoch is only available on Steam, so we are going to use the trustworthy SteamDB website to provide us with accurate numbers for its player count. Last Epoch currently has around 200,000 concurrent players with an all-time peak of 234,540 active users playing the game. This peak is beyond anything that was expected and it even managed to surpass Path of Exile's personal best on the platform.
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What Can We Expect From Last Epoch in the Future?
Last Epoch is going to move forward in a similar format to other big games in the genre, with a new season (called Cycles) coming out every 3-4 months. These cycles will add new content to the game, including new endgame activities, uniques, and mechanics to keep the game fresh. The developers at Eleventh Hour Games have already stated that the 1.1 patch will focus on adding new mechanics to the endgame systems, including a Pinnacle Boss for players to test their builds against. In the future, we can also expect expansions that could add new classes, zones, and other types of content to the game.
That covers everything you need to know about the current player count of Last Epoch. With the server issues soon to be addressed, we might even see a new peak during one of the upcoming weekends. The game has truly lived up to expectations, and we can't wait to see where the developers take it in the future.
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