Destiny 2 has witnessed its share of ups and downs in terms of player engagement, but how popular is it today, and what is its active player count in 2024?
The first installment, Destiny, launched in 2014 for PlayStation and Xbox, paving the way for the much-anticipated sequel, Destiny 2, which followed in 2017.
The release of The Final Shape saw a significant boost in player numbers but experienced a sharp drop in concurrent users throughout its following content drop, Episode Echoes. The release of Episode Revenant on October 11 has seen these numbers recover slightly.
But have these changes been enough to keep Destiny popular and convince players to stick around? Here’s everything you need to know about how many people are still playing Destiny 2.
Updated November 3, 2024, with player count information following the release of Episode Revenant.
Do we know Destiny 2’s active player count?
Destiny 2 saw an average daily player count of 37,320 over the last 30 days, a substantial increase from 25,233 in September 2024 and slightly higher than the 35,746 recorded in August, as tracked by Steam Charts. Player numbers for both months peaked at 41,373 and 63,464 respectively.
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As of November 3, however, peak player numbers have shot up drastically thanks to the release of Episode Revenant. The highest peak player count recorded in the last 30 days was 89,512, higher than in September and August.
For further comparison, the peak player count for June 2024 was 314,379, a humongous total compared to May when the figure was just 116,100. However, both of these eclipse the current player count, with Guardians seemingly spending their time playing other games.
Bungie’s looter shooter saw its all-time peak in February 2023 where it managed to attract an impressive 316,651 concurrent players. This is likely to remain the peak for some time, as mass layoffs at the developer in August continue to cloud the game’s future.
Keep in mind that these numbers only reflect the player count of Destiny 2’s PC version. With the looter shooter first debuting as a console exclusive back in 2014, it has a substantial console player base that is not represented by Steam Charts.
While you’re here, be sure to check out how Destiny 2’s player count compares to the player count of Valorant. You can even take a look at how many people play Apex Legends to get a real idea of how Bungie’s looter shooter compares to its competition.