Path of Exile Player Count: Is Path of Exile Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Path of Exile has 3,834 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 11, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 6,762 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 6,194 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 3,834 |
| 24-hour peak | 6,762 |
| 7-day average | 4,738 |
| 30-day average | 6,194 |
| 30-day peak | 14,289 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -73% |
| Highest we have recorded | 187,040 (Jul 24, 2026) |
Path of Exile player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 4,896 | 7,977 | -41% |
| Sep 2026 | 8,311 | 21,233 | -79% |
| Aug 2026 | 40,405 | 105,880 | +52% |
| Jul 2026 | 26,610 | 187,040 | +380% |
| Jun 2026 | 5,541 | 21,731 | -28% |
| May 2026 | 7,644 | 16,186 | -68% |
| Apr 2026 | 23,958 | 54,008 | -48% |
| Mar 2026 | 46,510 | 69,752 | – |
Is Path of Exile dead?
No. Path of Exile still averages 6,194 concurrent players on Steam, though that is down 73% on the previous 30 days.
Path of Exile is fading. Steam numbers have slid well below last month’s level, and the current 30-day average sits 73% under the one before it. At 3,834 players now, this is a mid-size to niche community, a long way from the 187,040 peak, the highest we have recorded.
The biggest swing came in Jul 2026, when the monthly average jumped 380% on the month before. Nothing in the recent news lines up with that jump. Anyone jumping in now should find queues quick and lobbies reasonably active around 18:00 UTC (2 pm ET), with quieter stretches near 05:00 UTC (1 am ET).
Best time to play Path of Exile
Over the last two weeks, Path of Exile has been busiest around 18:00 UTC (2 pm ET), averaging 7,123 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 05:00 UTC (1 am ET), with about 3,530 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Path of Exile player count FAQ
How many people play Path of Exile right now?
3,834 people were playing Path of Exile on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 11, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 6,762.
Is Path of Exile dead?
No. Path of Exile still averages 6,194 concurrent players on Steam, though that is down 73% on the previous 30 days.
What is the highest player count for Path of Exile?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Path of Exile on Steam is 187,040, on Jul 24, 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 Path of Exile most active?
Activity usually peaks around 18:00 UTC (2 pm ET).
More on Path of Exile
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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.
