Call of Duty Modern Warfare Player Count: Is It Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Call of Duty Modern Warfare has 667 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 14, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,176 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 1,093 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 667 |
| 24-hour peak | 1,176 |
| 7-day average | 912 |
| 30-day average | 1,093 |
| 30-day peak | 1,995 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -15% |
| Highest we have recorded | 52,192 (Mar 25, 2026) |
Call of Duty Modern Warfare player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 956 | 1,463 | -29% |
| Sep 2026 | 1,345 | 2,847 | +19% |
| Aug 2026 | 1,126 | 1,830 | -24% |
| Jul 2026 | 1,487 | 2,795 | -21% |
| Jun 2026 | 1,886 | 3,326 | -30% |
| May 2026 | 2,680 | 5,280 | -59% |
| Apr 2026 | 6,480 | 21,203 | -75% |
| Mar 2026 | 26,298 | 52,192 | – |
Is Call of Duty Modern Warfare dead?
No. Call of Duty Modern Warfare averages 1,093 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 15% on the previous 30 days).
Call of Duty Modern Warfare on Steam is a small community now, and it has settled after a steep fall. The highest we have recorded is 52,192 on Mar 25, 2026, and the player base has since dropped to a level that has held fairly steady, with the latest month about 10% below the one before. It reads as a niche game rather than a busy one.
The biggest swing came in Apr 2026, when the monthly average fell 75% on the month before. Nothing in the recent news lines up with that drop. For a player, queues should be quick at the busiest time, 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET), while expect quieter lobbies near 06:00 UTC (2 am ET), where finding a match may take longer.
Best time to play Call of Duty Modern Warfare
Over the last two weeks, Call of Duty Modern Warfare has been busiest around 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET), averaging 1,258 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 06:00 UTC (2 am ET), with about 709 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare player count FAQ
How many people play Call of Duty Modern Warfare right now?
667 people were playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 14, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 1,176.
Is Call of Duty Modern Warfare dead?
No. Call of Duty Modern Warfare averages 1,093 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 15% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Call of Duty Modern Warfare?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Call of Duty Modern Warfare on Steam is 52,192, on Mar 25, 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 Call of Duty Modern Warfare 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.
