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Le Mans Ultimate Surpasses F1 25: The Endurance Simulator Conquers Steam

An unexpected victory in the world of virtual racing

July 27, 2025 - Steam Gaming News

In a surprising turn that has shaken the racing game community, Le Mans Ultimate has officially surpassed F1 25 in total number of users on Steam, consolidating its position as one of the most popular racing simulators on the platform.

The Numbers Speak Clearly

According to the latest SteamSpy data, Le Mans Ultimate now boasts 200,000-500,000 owners, while F1 25 stops at 100,000-200,000 users. An overtaking that few would have predicted at the launch of both titles.

Key comparison figures:

• Le Mans Ultimate: 8,190 total reviews (78% positive)
• F1 25: 5,051 total reviews (87% positive)
• LMU player peak: 8,463 concurrent players (July 22, 2025)
• F1 25 player peak: 16,253 concurrent players

A Success Built Over Time

Le Mans Ultimate, the official simulator of the FIA World Endurance Championship and the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, has managed to gradually conquer the Steam audience thanks to:

• Authenticity: The official WEC license and faithful recreation of endurance races
• Continuous support: Regular updates that have significantly improved the gaming experience
• Competitive price: €33.05 versus €59.99 for F1 25
• Longevity: Gameplay that rewards strategy and endurance rather than just pure speed

The Moment of Truth

The overtaking became evident in the last weeks of July, when Le Mans Ultimate reached a new record of concurrent players, while F1 25, despite its relatively recent launch (May 2025), failed to maintain the growth pace of its user base.

What It Means for the Future

This success represents an important signal for the racing game industry: quality and authenticity can prevail over big budgets and more commercial licenses. Studio 397 has demonstrated that a dedicated simulator, with a passionate community and constant updates, can compete with AAA titles.

The milestone reached by Le Mans Ultimate also confirms the growing popularity of endurance racing in the simracing world, a sector that in recent years has seen growing interest in both real and virtual competitions.

The Community's Reaction

The news has aroused enthusiasm among endurance racing fans, who see in this overtaking the recognition of the value of a simulator that focuses on substance rather than pure commercial appeal. Many users on Reddit and specialized forums have celebrated the result as "the victory of passion over marketing".

We will continue to monitor the evolution of both titles as the racing season enters the height of the second half of 2025.
 

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