Despite being review bombed,Ready or Nothas recently more than doubled its concurrent player count on Steam, indicating that the tactical shooter continues to be very popular.Ready or Nothas been facing some controversies ahead of its console release, but the data shows that the game’s popularity remains unaffected.
Developed by VOID Interactive, released in 2021 in early access and reaching its 1.0 version in 2023,Ready or Notis a popular tactical FPS set in the fictional American city of Los Suenos. Earlier this year, however,Ready or Notwas review bombed, as many players were unhappy with some new content changes brought to the game. In order to get the certification to release the previously PC-only title on consoles, VOID Interactive had to remove nudity, tone down the gore, and change some controversial scenes in the FPS, such as NPCs overdosing, and the community was not happy about this.
Ready or Notcurrently has Mostly Negative recent reviews on Steam, but it seems that this was not enough to completely ruin its popularity. As spotted byPC Gamer,Ready or Notrecently peaked at17,269 simultaneous players on Steamon July 6, as the game seems to be facing player growth since June 26, when it had just below 6,000 gamers. These high numbers coincide with the Steam Summer Sale, as many gamers likely purchased the FPS with a 50% discount and started playing.Ready or Not: Digital Deluxe Editionis also currently sitting at the top spot of PlayStation’s pre-order list, indicating that the title will likely sell on consoles, too.
Ready or Not’s Steam Player Count Keeps Rising
The entire controversy puts into check how much review bombing works or not as a means to affect a game developer. While many individuals can complain that a game has a problem, it does not mean that people will entirely stop playing it. Obviously, there’s also the fact thatReady or Notis regarded asan excellentSWAT-inspired game, featuring among the best in the genre, so this will likely contribute to its popularity, as is the Steam promotion.
In any case,Ready or Notwill be available on consoleson July 15. This will be the first time that gamers will be able to play it on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The Standard Edition costs $50, while the Deluxe Edition, which comes with DLC, will cost $70. Upon release, the developer will add new single-player and online co-op missions across all versions of the game.
