Palworld Player Count: Is Palworld Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Palworld has 36,635 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:15 UTC on Oct 9, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 59,550 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 60,319 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 36,635 |
| 24-hour peak | 59,550 |
| 7-day average | 46,560 |
| 30-day average | 60,319 |
| 30-day peak | 133,412 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -64% |
| Highest we have recorded | 960,928 (Jul 19, 2026) |
Palworld player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 45,846 | 79,059 | -41% |
| Sep 2026 | 77,558 | 168,310 | -68% |
| Aug 2026 | 242,247 | 602,160 | -40% |
| Jul 2026 | 406,045 | 960,928 | +1405% |
| Jun 2026 | 26,977 | 51,116 | +65% |
| May 2026 | 16,372 | 30,523 | -30% |
| Apr 2026 | 23,457 | 49,238 | -19% |
| Mar 2026 | 28,903 | 51,771 | – |
Is Palworld dead?
No. Palworld still averages 60,319 concurrent players on Steam, though that is down 64% on the previous 30 days.
Best time to play Palworld
Over the last two weeks, Palworld has been busiest around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), averaging 64,689 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 23:00 UTC (7 pm ET), with about 38,764 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Palworld player count FAQ
How many people play Palworld right now?
36,635 people were playing Palworld on Steam at 03:15 UTC on Oct 9, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 59,550.
Is Palworld dead?
No. Palworld still averages 60,319 concurrent players on Steam, though that is down 64% on the previous 30 days.
What is the highest player count for Palworld?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Palworld on Steam is 960,928, on Jul 19, 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 Palworld most active?
Activity usually peaks around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET).
More on Palworld
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.
