Company of Heroes 3 Player Count: Is Company of Heroes 3 Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Company of Heroes 3 has 2,186 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:16 UTC on Oct 15, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5,402 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 3,313 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 2,186 |
| 24-hour peak | 5,402 |
| 7-day average | 3,341 |
| 30-day average | 3,313 |
| 30-day peak | 6,534 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -12% |
| Highest we have recorded | 10,795 (Aug 2, 2026) |
Company of Heroes 3 player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 3,378 | 6,534 | +1% |
| Sep 2026 | 3,340 | 6,598 | -27% |
| Aug 2026 | 4,606 | 10,795 | +17% |
| Jul 2026 | 3,937 | 10,066 | +6% |
| Jun 2026 | 3,710 | 7,051 | -4% |
| May 2026 | 3,879 | 8,081 | +23% |
| Apr 2026 | 3,165 | 5,902 | – |
Is Company of Heroes 3 dead?
No. Company of Heroes 3 averages 3,313 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 12% on the previous 30 days).
Company of Heroes 3 is a mid-size community on Steam, and the trend is stable rather than fading. The last 30 days average 3,313 players, down 12% on the previous 30 days, but that drop follows a summer high rather than a slide from a steady base. The highest we have recorded is 10,795, set on Aug 2, 2026.
The biggest swing came in Sep 2026, when the monthly average fell 27% on the month before. The month-to-month figures have since levelled off, with October close to September. For players, queues should be quick most of the day. Lobbies are busiest around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET) and quietest at 00:00 UTC (8 pm ET), so expect thinner matchmaking at that late hour.
Best time to play Company of Heroes 3
Over the last two weeks, Company of Heroes 3 has been busiest around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), averaging 5,567 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 00:00 UTC (8 pm ET), with about 1,910 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Company of Heroes 3 player count FAQ
How many people play Company of Heroes 3 right now?
2,186 people were playing Company of Heroes 3 on Steam at 03:16 UTC on Oct 15, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 5,402.
Is Company of Heroes 3 dead?
No. Company of Heroes 3 averages 3,313 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 12% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Company of Heroes 3?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Company of Heroes 3 on Steam is 10,795, on Aug 2, 2026. Our tracking started on Mar 26, 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 Company of Heroes 3 most active?
Activity usually peaks around 14:00 UTC (10 am 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.
