How many people play Guild Wars 2? Player count & population tracker (October 2024)
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It’s no secret that the MMORPG space is extremely competitive, with many enjoying the likes of Elder Scrolls Online, Lost Ark, and New World. However, with so many MMOs out there, the likes of Guild Wars 2 can easily get forgotten.
Luckily, when looking at the population tracker, it’s clear Guild Wars 2 is anything but dead. So, here’s the player count for Guild Wars 2 in October 2024.
Is Guild Wars 2 really a “dead game?”Daily count
As of October 2024, it is estimated that around 102,031 players logged into Guild Wars 2 each day this month, with the number of players seeing a decrease since earlier this year, according to MMO Population.
Note that “players and daily login numbers are estimations based on subscriber numbers and online sentiment.” It’s worth remembering that these are just estimates, as no official count has been released.
Playercount compared to competitors
With all eyes on the decline of World of Warcraft and New World, just how well is Guild Wars 2 doing in comparison to the industry’s other biggest MMOs?
| MMORPG | Active Daily Players |
|---|---|
| Old School RuneScape | 393.11K |
| World of Warcraft Classic | 93.53K |
| Final Fantasy XIV Online | 346.62K |
| World of Warcraft | 241.62K |
| Destiny 2 | 33.24K |
| Path of Exile | 632.93K |
| Guild Wars 2 | 62.07K |
| RuneScape | 45.72K |
| Lost Ark | 41.36K |
| The Elder Scrolls Online | 13.88K |
While Guild Wars 2 lags behind some of its biggest competitors, its impressive daily player count of over is still impressive and something plenty of other developers would be delighted with.
Is Guild Wars 2 a dead game?
From the stats above, it’s pretty clear that Guild Wars 2 is not dead. It remains one of the largest MMORPGs out there and will continue to be successful for years to come.
The playerbase stays strong, and the player count continues to rise, rivaling the likes of WoW Classic, RuneScape, and Lost Ark.
In the meantime, do check our best Guild Wars 2 addons and Antre of Adjournment guides for more info.