War Thunder Player Count: Is War Thunder Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|War Thunder has 44,106 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:15 UTC on Oct 11, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 89,782 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 52,653 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 44,106 |
| 24-hour peak | 89,782 |
| 7-day average | 51,455 |
| 30-day average | 52,653 |
| 30-day peak | 95,304 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | +2% |
| Highest we have recorded | 125,317 (Apr 3, 2026) |
War Thunder player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 53,046 | 92,890 | +1% |
| Sep 2026 | 52,346 | 100,998 | +2% |
| Aug 2026 | 51,078 | 87,438 | +3% |
| Jul 2026 | 49,819 | 82,970 | +1% |
| Jun 2026 | 49,409 | 87,566 | -7% |
| May 2026 | 53,382 | 102,164 | -11% |
| Apr 2026 | 59,824 | 125,317 | +4% |
| Mar 2026 | 57,335 | 95,120 | – |
Is War Thunder dead?
No. War Thunder averages 52,653 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (up 2% on the previous 30 days).
War Thunder’s Steam player base remains stable, comfortably in the busy-game zone. Over the past 30 days, the average player count hit 52,653, which is a 2% increase from the previous month. This follows a dip during early summer, but the numbers have been gradually recovering since then. Our highest recorded player count was 125,317 on April 3, 2026, and nothing has come close to that peak since.
The most significant drop occurred in May 2026, when the monthly average dropped by 11% compared to April. Since then, the community has been slowly bouncing back instead of declining further. You can expect quick queue times during most hours, with the busiest lobbies around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET). The game tends to be quieter around 00:00 UTC (8 pm ET).
Best time to play War Thunder
Over the last two weeks, War Thunder has been busiest around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), averaging 80,551 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 00:00 UTC (8 pm ET), with about 31,663 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
War Thunder player count FAQ
How many people play War Thunder right now?
44,106 people were playing War Thunder on Steam at 03:15 UTC on Oct 11, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 89,782.
Is War Thunder dead?
No. War Thunder averages 52,653 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (up 2% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for War Thunder?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for War Thunder on Steam is 125,317, on Apr 3, 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 War Thunder most active?
Activity usually peaks around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET).
More on War Thunder
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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.
