Rainbow Six Siege Player Count: Is Rainbow Six Siege Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Rainbow Six Siege has 59,348 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:31 UTC on Oct 9, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 67,794 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 60,749 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 59,348 |
| 24-hour peak | 67,794 |
| 7-day average | 55,623 |
| 30-day average | 60,749 |
| 30-day peak | 113,319 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -6% |
| Highest we have recorded | 120,604 (Sep 7, 2026) |
Rainbow Six Siege player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 55,278 | 96,117 | -15% |
| Sep 2026 | 64,912 | 120,604 | +7% |
| Aug 2026 | 60,737 | 103,722 | +18% |
| Jul 2026 | 51,407 | 75,845 | -18% |
| Jun 2026 | 62,785 | 118,774 | +4% |
| May 2026 | 60,496 | 101,069 | -6% |
| Apr 2026 | 64,308 | 109,452 | -5% |
| Mar 2026 | 67,432 | 113,175 | – |
Is Rainbow Six Siege dead?
No. Rainbow Six Siege averages 60,749 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 6% on the previous 30 days).
Rainbow Six Siege remains a busy game on Steam, and the trend is stable rather than fading. The last 30 days sit 6% below the previous 30, but activity is still 10% higher than three months ago. The highest we have recorded is 120,604 on Sep 7, 2026, and the player base has drifted down from that spike without losing its footing.
The biggest swing was August 2026, when the monthly average rose 18% on the month before. That coincides with the Season 3 reveal on Aug 15, which named the update “Split Fire” and set its Sept. 1 release. For players, queues should be quick at most hours, and the busiest time is 20:00 UTC (4 pm ET). Expect quieter lobbies around 09:00 UTC (5 am ET).
Best time to play Rainbow Six Siege
Over the last two weeks, Rainbow Six Siege has been busiest around 20:00 UTC (4 pm ET), averaging 78,164 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 09:00 UTC (5 am ET), with about 32,466 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Rainbow Six Siege player count FAQ
How many people play Rainbow Six Siege right now?
59,348 people were playing Rainbow Six Siege on Steam at 03:31 UTC on Oct 9, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 67,794.
Is Rainbow Six Siege dead?
No. Rainbow Six Siege averages 60,749 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 6% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Rainbow Six Siege?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Rainbow Six Siege on Steam is 120,604, on Sep 7, 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 Rainbow Six Siege most active?
Activity usually peaks around 20:00 UTC (4 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.
