How many people play Overwatch 2? Player count tracker (April 2024)

Nathan Warby
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Overwatch 2 continues to chug along with regular updates and batches of new content hitting the game every month courtesy of Blizzard. But just how many people are still playing? Here’s our Overwatch 2 player count for April 2024.

As is the case with any multiplayer title, Overwatch 2 needs to maintain a healthy player base to survive against other online games like Fortnite, Warzone, and Apex Legends.

The devs accomplish this with regular updates, bug fixes, and adding new characters to the pool. Most recently, its Cowboy Bebop collaboration in Season 9 has brought many eyes to the game. 

But with many looking at similar online games, a healthy player base can be tough to maintain. Given this, just how many people are playing Overwatch 2 in April 2024? We have all the answers here.

Updated April 1, 2024, with player count information.

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Overwatch 2 smashed records in the days after its launch.

Do we know Overwatch 2’s active player count?

Blizzard doesn’t publicize the exact number of players across all editions of the game, so we have to turn to a third party to make an educated guess,

According to Active Player, Overwatch 2 currently averages 6,295,175 players a day and has attracted a total of 23,315,464 active users in the last 30 days.

However, it’s worth noting that Active Player uses educated guesses to discover the player count, so while it offers a decent indicator, these numbers are by no means perfect.

As for peak numbers, Blizzard revealed on October 14, 2022, that 25 million players had played Overwatch 2 in the first 10 days of the servers going live. These amazing numbers give us an idea of just how well the hero shooter’s sequel performed at launch.

The launch was so successful that Overwatch 2 has already achieved a daily player count peak that is nearly three times higher than the original. However, its transition to a free-to-play model will also play a part.

We’ll keep this page updated monthly to bring you the latest Overwatch 2 player count stats. So, be sure to check back here to find out how many people play Overwatch 2.


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About The Author

Nathan is a Games Writer at Dexerto and Charlie INTEL, primarily covering FIFA and Call of Duty, as well as general gaming news and guides. After leaving university with a degree in Sports Studies and a master's degree in Magazine Journalism, he took on a role as a local news reporter before moving into games media. You can contact Nathan by email at nathan.warby@dexerto.com.