How many people play Destiny 2? Player count tracker (January 2025)

Destiny 2 has witnessed its share of ups and downs in terms of player engagement, but how popular is it today, and what is its active player count headed into 2025?

The first installment, Destiny, launched in 2014 for PlayStation and Xbox, paving the way for the much-anticipated sequel, Destiny 2, which followed in 2017.

The release of The Final Shape saw a significant boost in player numbers but experienced a sharp drop in concurrent users throughout its following content drop, Episode Echoes. The release of Episode Revenant on October 11 saw these numbers recover slightly, only to drop again during Revenant Act 2.

Depending on numerous factors, peaks and troughs in player numbers are common in Destiny 2, but where do they currently stand? Here’s everything you need to know about how many people are still playing Destiny 2.

Updated December 31, 2024, with player count information following the release of Episode Revenant Act 2.

Do we know Destiny 2’s active player count?

Destiny 2 saw an average daily player count of 20,998 over the last 30 days, a sizable decrease from 30,113 in November 2024 and even lower than the 36,169 recorded in October, as tracked by Steam Charts. Player numbers for both months peaked at 53,135 and 89,512 respectively.

Despite the release of Revenant Act 2 on November 19 and big events like The Dawning, peak player numbers have struggled to match October’s high during Act 1. As of December 31, the highest peak player count recorded in the last 30 days was 36,896, an all-time low.

For further comparison, the peak player count for June 2024 was 314,379, a humongous total compared to May when the figure was just 116,100. However, both of these would have been immediately before and after the release of The Final Shape.

Bungie’s looter shooter saw its all-time peak in February 2023 where it managed to attract an impressive 316,651 concurrent players. This is likely to remain the peak for some time, as mass layoffs at the developer in August continue to cloud the game’s future.

Keep in mind that these numbers only reflect the player count of Destiny 2’s PC version. With the looter shooter first debuting as a console exclusive back in 2014, it has a substantial console player base that is not represented by Steam Charts.

While you’re here, be sure to check out how Destiny 2’s player count compares to the player count of Valorant. You can even take a look at how many people play Apex Legends to get a real idea of how Bungie’s looter shooter compares to its competition.