Path of Exile 2 Steam DB — Player Count, Concurrent Players and Stats
Updated 2026-06-02
Path of Exile 2 Player Count on Steam
Path of Exile 2 launched to massive numbers on Steam. The all-time peak hit 578,567 concurrent players on launch weekend. That put PoE2 in the top 10 most-played games on Steam, above Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 at their peaks.
Daily player counts fluctuate based on league cycles. New leagues push the 24-hour peak above 350,000 players. Late in a league, numbers settle around 80,000 to 120,000 concurrent. Weekend peaks are 30-40% higher than weekdays.
SteamDB tracks these numbers in real time. You can view the chart at steamdb.info/app/2384490. The data refreshes every 5 minutes. SteamDB also shows playtime distribution, review scores, and player count by region.
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All-Time Peak | 578,567 | Reached December 2025 launch weekend |
| 24-Hour Peak (New League) | 350,000-420,000 | First 72 hours of a new league |
| 24-Hour Peak (Late League) | 80,000-120,000 | 8+ weeks into a league cycle |
| Average Playtime | 14.7 hours/week | Per active player |
| Steam Rating | 87% Positive | Very Positive rating |
| Review Count | Over 340,000 | As of June 2026 |
These numbers only count Steam players. PoE 2 also runs on the standalone GGG client and consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S). Total player count across all platforms is roughly 40% higher than Steam alone. GGG does not publish official cross-platform numbers, but estimate around 800,000 peak across all platforms.
Compared to other ARPGs, PoE 2 dominates. Diablo 4 peaked at 55,000 on Steam (though most players use Battle.net). Last Epoch hit 264,000 at its peak. PoE 1 holds at 100,000-150,000 during new leagues. PoE 2 is roughly 3x larger than any other ARPG on Steam right now.
FAQ
- How many people play Path of Exile 2 on Steam?
- Peak concurrent players hit 578,567 on launch weekend. During new leagues, 350,000-420,000 players are active. Late league numbers sit at 80,000-120,000 concurrent.
- Is PoE 2 more popular than Diablo 4 on Steam?
- Yes. PoE 2's all-time peak of 578,567 is over 10x higher than Diablo 4's Steam peak of 55,000. However, most Diablo 4 players use Battle.net, not Steam.