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Subscribe to our newsletter //BodyThere has been a lot of discussion about player counts in 2026, usually in a negative context.

The ill-fated Highguard's dwindling player count was almost treated like a spectator sport, and you'd think some people are willing Marathon to fail the way they obsess over its concurrents.Among all this, it's edifying to discuss player numbers in a positive way.

Military extraction shooter Gray Zone Warfare released its major 'Spearhead' update at the end of March, and it appears to have given the FPS a new lease of life.

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Following the update, developer Madfinger Games says player numbers have increased by more than 1000%.Article continues below "Players are coming back, and they have a lot to say about how the game feels now," Madfinger wrote in a Steam post.

"Spearhead has already been described as a new beginning for Gray Zone Warfare."Madfinger says that, following the update, monthly peak players increased by 1076%, with peak daily active players reaching 126,600 and peak concurrent users at 30,954 ## Editor's Note What do you think about this news? Share your thoughts below! Source: [PC Gamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/gray-zone-warfares-player-count-jumps-by-over-1000-percent-following-its-most-recent-update-players-are-coming-back/)