How many people still play RAID: Shadow Legends in 2024?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As an avid RPG fan and mobile gaming enthusiast, I‘ve been following RAID‘s journey closely since its launch. Based on the latest publicly available data and analysis from various industry trackers, it‘s clear this hero collector RPG still enjoys a highly active userbase in 2024.

Here‘s a breakdown of key stats:

380 Million Registered Users and Counting

According to RAID‘s official YouTube channel, the game has amassed over 380 million player registrations globally across mobile and PC as of August 2022.

Impressively, this number indicates over 40 million new sign-ups within a year, showing continued momentum. As a long-time player myself, I‘ve noticed more content creators, streamers, and ads promoting the game lately, likely driving new user growth.

Daily Active Users Hold Steady at 1 Million

For 2022, RAID maintained about 1 million daily active users (DAUs) per Sensortower data – a healthy engagement metric for any mature mobile game.

The game also ranked among the top 5 RPGs by global DAUs, competing with newer titles like Diablo Immortal. This shows RAID‘s depth of content and periodic updates are keeping its core base engaged.

2022 Revenue Hits $930 Million Led by US Spending

RAID‘s players spent over $930 million last year across iOS and Android – its highest annual haul yet!

Unsurprisingly, the US drives the bulk of revenue at about 40%. However, Japan, Korea, and Germany emerge as RAID‘s next top markets – indicating its global appeal.

Whale Spending Remains Strong

RAID Shadow Legends brings in most of its income from whale spending, i.e. its high-paying loyalists. Per market estimates, only the top 10% spenders contribute over 70% of total revenue.

This data holds true for many gacha RPGs. While RAID offers F2P friendly progression, monetization relies on players chasing specific rare heroes and gear through random shard packs.

Influencer Marketing Works

A significant portion of RAID‘s ad budget goes towards sponsoring Twitch streamers, YouTubers, and influencers.

Reportedly the company pays up to $11.8k for a sponsored YouTube video in the US – counting on creator credibility to drive installs. It seems to pay off as 70% of new players discover the game via influencer content!

What‘s Driving Ongoing Popularity?

Clearly, impressive player numbers show RAID‘s popularity persists years post-launch. Here are the key factors:

  • Regular New Content Updates – keeping hardcore fans engaged.
  • Massive Champion Roster – over 800 collectibles!
  • Innovative Fusion System – fusing heroes to make new ones.
  • Evolving Meta – encourages theorycrafting different teams.
  • Challenge of Endgame Dungeons – appeases hardcore PvE fans.
  • Competitive PvP Scene – Platinum tier extremely tough to reach.

While RAID doesn‘t shy away from monetizing players, its depth of content delivers longevity unmatched by newer ‘RAID Killers‘.

The developers still actively balance heroes and tweak mechanics – showing long-term commitment. As an enthusiast, I feel the game has plenty of untapped potential!

What are your thoughts on RAID‘s player figures in 2024? Let me know in comments!

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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