Albion Online Player Count: Is Albion Online Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Albion Online has 6,026 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 11, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 9,940 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 7,073 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 6,026 |
| 24-hour peak | 9,940 |
| 7-day average | 6,591 |
| 30-day average | 7,073 |
| 30-day peak | 12,191 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -10% |
| Highest we have recorded | 14,667 (Apr 26, 2026) |
Albion Online player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 6,702 | 11,152 | -11% |
| Sep 2026 | 7,572 | 12,359 | -1% |
| Aug 2026 | 7,627 | 12,314 | -1% |
| Jul 2026 | 7,686 | 11,917 | -6% |
| Jun 2026 | 8,197 | 12,959 | -10% |
| May 2026 | 9,119 | 14,501 | +7% |
| Apr 2026 | 8,503 | 14,667 | +13% |
| Mar 2026 | 7,509 | 11,556 | – |
Is Albion Online dead?
No. Albion Online averages 7,073 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 10% on the previous 30 days).
Albion Online remains an active game, showing a gradual decline since its peak in spring rather than a complete drop-off. The 30-day average now sits at 7,073, which is 10% lower than the previous month. The highest recorded figure, 14,667 on April 26, 2026, feels distant now. Overall, things are stable, with a slow decrease since May’s surge in activity.
The most notable change happened in April 2026, when the monthly average jumped 13% from the month prior. Since then, the community has gradually decreased each month, but there haven’t been any drastic falls. Players can expect healthy queues and open-world activity. The best time to log in is 18:00 UTC (2 pm ET), while 10:00 UTC (6 am ET) tends to be the quietest.
Best time to play Albion Online
Over the last two weeks, Albion Online has been busiest around 18:00 UTC (2 pm ET), averaging 9,369 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 10:00 UTC (6 am ET), with about 4,536 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Albion Online player count FAQ
How many people play Albion Online right now?
6,026 people were playing Albion Online on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 11, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 9,940.
Is Albion Online dead?
No. Albion Online averages 7,073 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 10% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Albion Online?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Albion Online on Steam is 14,667, on Apr 26, 2026. Our tracking started on Mar 25, 2026, so earlier launch peaks are not included.
Do these numbers include consoles?
No. These figures come from Steam only. Players on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile or other PC launchers are not counted.
When is Albion Online most active?
Activity usually peaks around 18:00 UTC (2 pm ET).
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How we count: Explosion samples Steam’s official concurrent-player API for every tracked game several times an hour and stores each reading. Averages are means of those readings. This page updates daily.
Nick Guli
Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
