Path of Exile 2 Player Count: Is Path of Exile 2 Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Path of Exile 2 has 16,861 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 10, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 26,297 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 39,117 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 16,861 |
| 24-hour peak | 26,297 |
| 7-day average | 22,390 |
| 30-day average | 39,117 |
| 30-day peak | 97,612 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | +30% |
| Highest we have recorded | 421,464 (May 31, 2026) |
Path of Exile 2 player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 22,959 | 37,651 | -54% |
| Sep 2026 | 50,286 | 147,619 | +163% |
| Aug 2026 | 19,135 | 36,995 | -64% |
| Jul 2026 | 53,221 | 125,664 | -69% |
| Jun 2026 | 174,254 | 353,706 | +413% |
| May 2026 | 33,954 | 421,464 | +391% |
| Apr 2026 | 6,917 | 11,881 | -5% |
| Mar 2026 | 7,289 | 11,867 | – |
Is Path of Exile 2 dead?
No, but it is shrinking fast. Path of Exile 2 averaged 39,117 concurrent players on Steam over the last 30 days, down 68% compared with the same stretch three months earlier.
Path of Exile 2 is a mid-size community now, and it is shrinking fast from its summer surge. Right now 16,861 players are on Steam, far below the highest we have recorded, 421,464 on May 31, 2026. The 30-day average is still up 30% on the prior 30 days, but the game sits 68% below where it was three months ago, and the weekly picture is softer than the monthly one.
The biggest swing came in June 2026, when the monthly average jumped 413% on the month before. Nothing in the news lines up closely enough with that jump to point to a reason. For a player, queues and public lobbies should stay quick, and the busiest hour is 17:00 UTC (1 pm ET). Expect quieter servers around 05:00 UTC (1 am ET).
Best time to play Path of Exile 2
Over the last two weeks, Path of Exile 2 has been busiest around 17:00 UTC (1 pm ET), averaging 35,542 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 05:00 UTC (1 am ET), with about 18,765 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Path of Exile 2 player count FAQ
How many people play Path of Exile 2 right now?
16,861 people were playing Path of Exile 2 on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 10, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 26,297.
Is Path of Exile 2 dead?
No, but it is shrinking fast. Path of Exile 2 averaged 39,117 concurrent players on Steam over the last 30 days, down 68% compared with the same stretch three months earlier.
What is the highest player count for Path of Exile 2?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Path of Exile 2 on Steam is 421,464, on May 31, 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 Path of Exile 2 most active?
Activity usually peaks around 17:00 UTC (1 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.
