Destiny 2 is one of those games that doesn’t look like it is going anywhere anytime soon. And that is because, despite releasing in 2017, Bungie has continued to update the game with new game modes, storylines, and mechanics via its various big and small DLCs, including its most recent massive expansion, Lightfall. So, just exactly how popular is the game currently? Let’s break down how many people are playing Destiny 2 right now below.
Destiny 2 Current Player Count
Since Bungie doesn’t disclose precise player counts in real-time across all its platforms, it’s rather difficult to give you precise information on Destiny 2’s player count. That said, we can say for sure that over 250,000 players are playing via Steam at the time of writing — which is just as the game’s latest Lightfall update has landed.
Of course, those numbers don’t include PlayStation and Xbox players, and there’s no question that those two ecosystems comprise the lion’s share of Destiny 2 players. It’s feasible that the true number of players enjoying Destiny 2 right this second is closer to or even exceeding 1 million. In fact, that’s roughly where tracking website MMO Population puts its numbers — which, to be clear, are estimations, but ones that we think are pretty accurate.
If you’re one of the few people that’s managed to get in already, then be sure to check out all of our guides on getting the best Exotics Lightfall has to offer, including one for getting your hands on the Verglas Stasis bow quickly and easily. For now, though, that is everything you need to know on how many people are playing Destiny 2 right now.
