Sea of Thieves Player Count: Is Sea of Thieves Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Sea of Thieves has 3,300 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:16 UTC on Oct 9, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 7,050 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 4,998 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 3,300 |
| 24-hour peak | 7,050 |
| 7-day average | 4,938 |
| 30-day average | 4,998 |
| 30-day peak | 14,197 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | +14% |
| Highest we have recorded | 14,504 (Mar 29, 2026) |
Sea of Thieves player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 4,845 | 9,709 | +5% |
| Sep 2026 | 4,599 | 14,197 | -3% |
| Aug 2026 | 4,726 | 9,921 | -14% |
| Jul 2026 | 5,488 | 12,055 | -6% |
| Jun 2026 | 5,834 | 13,205 | +27% |
| May 2026 | 4,580 | 11,304 | -20% |
| Apr 2026 | 5,735 | 14,332 | – |
Is Sea of Thieves dead?
No. Sea of Thieves averages 4,998 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (up 14% on the previous 30 days).
Sea of Thieves continues to be a popular choice on Steam, averaging 4,998 players over the past 30 days, which is a 14% increase from the previous month. While this number is significantly lower than the peak of 14,504 players recorded on March 29, 2026, it shows a 22% drop from three months ago. The initial surge of players has settled into a stable core group instead of expanding.
June 2026 saw the largest increase, with the monthly average jumping 27% compared to May. This spike happened around the announcement on June 23 that a live-action Sea of Thieves movie is in the works. Players can generally expect healthy queues and server populations. The busiest hour is 19:00 UTC (3 PM ET), while the quietest time is 07:00 UTC (3 AM ET), so be ready for smaller crews during those early hours.
Best time to play Sea of Thieves
Over the last two weeks, Sea of Thieves has been busiest around 19:00 UTC (3 pm ET), averaging 8,468 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 07:00 UTC (3 am ET), with about 2,833 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Sea of Thieves player count FAQ
How many people play Sea of Thieves right now?
3,300 people were playing Sea of Thieves on Steam at 03:16 UTC on Oct 9, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 7,050.
Is Sea of Thieves dead?
No. Sea of Thieves averages 4,998 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (up 14% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Sea of Thieves?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Sea of Thieves on Steam is 14,504, on Mar 29, 2026. Our tracking started on Mar 26, 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 Sea of Thieves most active?
Activity usually peaks around 19:00 UTC (3 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.
