Fallout 4 Player Count: Is Fallout 4 Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Fallout 4 has 9,619 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:16 UTC on Oct 14, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 12,335 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 10,387 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 9,619 |
| 24-hour peak | 12,335 |
| 7-day average | 10,541 |
| 30-day average | 10,387 |
| 30-day peak | 16,691 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -10% |
| Highest we have recorded | 25,067 (Mar 29, 2026) |
Fallout 4 player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 10,551 | 16,691 | -1% |
| Sep 2026 | 10,643 | 16,936 | -10% |
| Aug 2026 | 11,859 | 18,833 | +6% |
| Jul 2026 | 11,163 | 17,589 | +8% |
| Jun 2026 | 10,359 | 16,151 | -7% |
| May 2026 | 11,096 | 18,144 | -14% |
| Apr 2026 | 12,857 | 22,371 | – |
Is Fallout 4 dead?
No. Fallout 4 averages 10,387 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 10% on the previous 30 days).
Fallout 4 holds steady on Steam, with a busy community that has settled into a narrow band after a strong launch of our tracking window. The highest we have recorded is 25,067 on Mar 29, 2026, and the game has since eased back, with the latest 30 days running 10% below the 30 days before. Players now sit at 9,619, close to recent norms.
The biggest swing came in May 2026, when the monthly average dropped 14% from April. Nothing in the news lines up with that dip, and the months since have stayed fairly level. Queues and lobbies should be easy to find, and the busiest hour is 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET), while 07:00 UTC (3 am ET) is the quietest, so expect thinner crowds then.
Best time to play Fallout 4
Over the last two weeks, Fallout 4 has been busiest around 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET), averaging 13,292 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 07:00 UTC (3 am ET), with about 7,608 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Fallout 4 player count FAQ
How many people play Fallout 4 right now?
9,619 people were playing Fallout 4 on Steam at 03:16 UTC on Oct 14, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 12,335.
Is Fallout 4 dead?
No. Fallout 4 averages 10,387 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 10% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Fallout 4?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Fallout 4 on Steam is 25,067, on Mar 29, 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 Fallout 4 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.
