Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Count: Is Baldur’s Gate 3 Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Baldur's Gate 3 has 36,329 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 14, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 50,052 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 42,127 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 36,329 |
| 24-hour peak | 50,052 |
| 7-day average | 41,395 |
| 30-day average | 42,127 |
| 30-day peak | 76,048 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -11% |
| Highest we have recorded | 83,160 (Aug 9, 2026) |
Baldur's Gate 3 player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 42,136 | 71,299 | -2% |
| Sep 2026 | 43,148 | 76,987 | -14% |
| Aug 2026 | 50,171 | 83,160 | +12% |
| Jul 2026 | 44,993 | 78,421 | +13% |
| Jun 2026 | 39,753 | 69,362 | -5% |
| May 2026 | 41,636 | 71,699 | +4% |
| Apr 2026 | 40,218 | 74,207 | -6% |
| Mar 2026 | 42,832 | 76,474 | – |
Is Baldur's Gate 3 dead?
No. Baldur's Gate 3 averages 42,127 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 11% on the previous 30 days).
Baldur’s Gate 3 continues to be a vibrant game, maintaining its player base after a busy summer. The 30-day average sits at 42,127, just 1% lower than three months ago. We peaked at 83,160 players on August 9, 2026, and while activity has softened since that spike, it’s still solid.
The largest drop happened in September 2026, with a monthly average decrease of 14% compared to August. This dip follows a summer high but isn’t a major downturn. Players can expect quick queues and lobbies around 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET). If you’re looking for a quieter time, try playing at 07:00 UTC (3 am ET).
Best time to play Baldur's Gate 3
Over the last two weeks, Baldur's Gate 3 has been busiest around 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET), averaging 55,198 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 07:00 UTC (3 am ET), with about 28,850 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Baldur's Gate 3 player count FAQ
How many people play Baldur's Gate 3 right now?
36,329 people were playing Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 14, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 50,052.
Is Baldur's Gate 3 dead?
No. Baldur's Gate 3 averages 42,127 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 11% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Baldur's Gate 3?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam is 83,160, on Aug 9, 2026. Our tracking started on Mar 23, 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 Baldur's Gate 3 most active?
Activity usually peaks around 19:00 UTC (3 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.
