Red Dead Redemption 2 Player Count: Is Red Dead Redemption 2 Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Red Dead Redemption 2 has 25,760 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 12, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 53,688 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 29,247 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 25,760 |
| 24-hour peak | 53,688 |
| 7-day average | 30,723 |
| 30-day average | 29,247 |
| 30-day peak | 55,578 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -4% |
| Highest we have recorded | 61,614 (Sep 6, 2026) |
Red Dead Redemption 2 player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 30,375 | 53,688 | -4% |
| Sep 2026 | 31,492 | 61,614 | +17% |
| Aug 2026 | 26,962 | 59,085 | -18% |
| Jul 2026 | 32,812 | 52,318 | +31% |
| Jun 2026 | 24,979 | 46,113 | -7% |
| May 2026 | 26,748 | 49,477 | -12% |
| Apr 2026 | 30,487 | 60,250 | -11% |
| Mar 2026 | 34,268 | 59,567 | – |
Is Red Dead Redemption 2 dead?
No. Red Dead Redemption 2 averages 29,247 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 4% on the previous 30 days).
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a busy game on Steam, and the player base is holding steady rather than growing or fading. The last 30 days sit 4% below the 30 days before, but the game is 2% up on three months ago, so this reads as normal drift around a stable level. The highest we have recorded is 61,614, set on Sep 6, 2026, and 25,760 players are in the game right now.
The biggest swing came in Jul 2026, when the monthly average rose 31% on the month before. Nothing in recent news lines up with that jump, so it is best read as a normal summer surge. For a player, queues and lobbies should be quick at almost any time. The busiest hour is 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), while 00:00 UTC (8 pm ET) is the quietest, so expect thinner lobbies then.
Best time to play Red Dead Redemption 2
Over the last two weeks, Red Dead Redemption 2 has been busiest around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), averaging 40,510 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 00:00 UTC (8 pm ET), with about 22,558 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Red Dead Redemption 2 player count FAQ
How many people play Red Dead Redemption 2 right now?
25,760 people were playing Red Dead Redemption 2 on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 12, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 53,688.
Is Red Dead Redemption 2 dead?
No. Red Dead Redemption 2 averages 29,247 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 4% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Red Dead Redemption 2?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Red Dead Redemption 2 on Steam is 61,614, on Sep 6, 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 Red Dead Redemption 2 most active?
Activity usually peaks around 14:00 UTC (10 am 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.
