Starfield Player Count: Is Starfield Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Starfield has 3,725 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 11, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5,342 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 3,241 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 3,725 |
| 24-hour peak | 5,342 |
| 7-day average | 3,387 |
| 30-day average | 3,241 |
| 30-day peak | 5,849 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -19% |
| Highest we have recorded | 30,158 (Apr 12, 2026) |
Starfield player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 3,291 | 5,593 | -2% |
| Sep 2026 | 3,363 | 6,249 | -20% |
| Aug 2026 | 4,178 | 7,154 | +5% |
| Jul 2026 | 3,979 | 7,315 | -10% |
| Jun 2026 | 4,410 | 7,981 | -40% |
| May 2026 | 7,309 | 15,861 | -40% |
| Apr 2026 | 12,252 | 30,158 | +163% |
| Mar 2026 | 4,666 | 7,777 | – |
Is Starfield dead?
No. Starfield averages 3,241 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 19% on the previous 30 days).
Starfield’s Steam audience has settled into a mid-size community after a big spike in spring. The 30-day average sits 19% below the previous 30 days, yet the weekly numbers have steadied and the trend reads as stable rather than fading. The highest figure we have recorded is 30,158, set on Apr 12, 2026, and the game has been well below that level for months.
The biggest swing was April 2026, when the monthly average rose 163% on the month before. Nothing in the recent news lines up with that jump. For a player, queues and lobbies should be easy to find at any time. The busiest hour is 20:00 UTC (4 pm ET), while 07:00 UTC (3 am ET) is the quietest.
Best time to play Starfield
Over the last two weeks, Starfield has been busiest around 20:00 UTC (4 pm ET), averaging 4,282 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 07:00 UTC (3 am ET), with about 2,170 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Starfield player count FAQ
How many people play Starfield right now?
3,725 people were playing Starfield on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 11, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 5,342.
Is Starfield dead?
No. Starfield averages 3,241 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 19% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Starfield?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Starfield on Steam is 30,158, on Apr 12, 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 Starfield most active?
Activity usually peaks around 20:00 UTC (4 pm ET).
More on Starfield
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.
