HIGHEST RECORDED STEAM COUNT
624,473 simultaneous players
Recorded in February 2023. Steam Charts’ historical record; earlier or between-sample peaks may be missing.
Battle royale · STEAM APP 1172470
Is Apex Legends dead?
Apex Legends player count, trends & update status · Steam app 1172470
ThrivingCompare game
ALIVE AND KICKINGThriving
No, Apex Legends is not dead. 96,929 people were playing on Steam at Oct 6, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC, which puts it among the busiest games we track.
Check the pulse below for the daily rhythm before you queue.
96,929 on Steam now203,410 24h high−9.8 Sep vs Aug
Checked Oct 6, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC · Steam API · Steam-only count
Why Steam only?
These numbers count Steam clients running Apex Legends right now, including solo, idle and AFK sessions. They don’t include PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile, Battle.net, Epic, the EA app or other launchers, and they don’t show queue times or server status.
Direct from SteamOct 6, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC
POPULATION HEALTH & MOMENTUM
How this is calculated Thriving
25,000+ Steam clients
115147 average players versus 127651. Source: Steam Charts monthly averages.
Steam players online96,929At the recorded observation time
24h observed high203,410From 46 recorded samples
24h change-0.2%Requires a comparable sample 24h ago
Apex Legends is a battle royale game from Electronic Arts. Right now 96,929 people are running it on Steam (Oct 6, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC). In September 2026 it averaged 115,147 concurrent players, down 9.8 from August 2026, with a monthly peak of 270,994. That’s a steady, healthy crowd.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is Apex Legends dead? FAQ
Is Apex Legends dead in 2026?
No, Apex Legends is not dead. 96,929 people were playing on Steam at Oct 6, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC, which puts it among the busiest games we track. Our current health signal is Thriving.
How many people play Apex Legends?
96,929 people were playing Apex Legends on Steam at Oct 6, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC. The high over the last 24 hours was 203,410, and the September 2026 average was 115,147. Steam only: console players and other launchers aren’t counted.
Is Apex Legends dying?
Not by our numbers. Its September 2026 average (115,147) was within range of August 2026 (127,651).
Is Apex Legends still being updated?
Yes, occasionally. Latest patch post: Apex Legends: Latest Updates - 08/19/2026 - 3:30pm PT (Aug 19, 2026).
Is Apex Legends worth playing in 2026?
If you want a crowd, you’ll find one.
Steam only: console players and other launchers aren’t counted.
UPDATE CADENCE
Is Apex Legends still being updated?
Yes, occasionally. Latest patch post: Apex Legends: Latest Updates - 08/19/2026 - 3:30pm PT (Aug 19, 2026).
Dates are publication dates, not verified deployment times. We use publisher patch tags and conservative headline matches; previews and test updates are excluded.
Evidence & freshness Check each source separately
- Player countWithin refresh window
- Monthly historyWithin refresh window
- Publisher feedWithin refresh window
- Store listingWithin refresh window
- Player reviewsWithin refresh window
Freshness describes when we collected a source, not when the game was updated. Missing data is never zero. Review samples and partial daily coverage are labeled separately; a fresh source can still be incomplete.
The latest movement
- +96,929 Steam players since Oct 6, 2026, 05:20 PM UTC. A snapshot comparison, not a daily growth rate.
- +0.00 percentage points in overall positive reviews since Oct 5, 2026, 04:40 AM UTC. 156 net change in review total; edited or removed reviews can affect this.
- PUBLISHER POST · PAST 7 DAYSApex Legends: Latest Update 10/02/2026 · Oct 2, 2026, 08:24 PM UTC
- PUBLISHER POST · PAST 7 DAYSApex Legends: Latest Update - 10/01/2026 · Oct 2, 2026, 02:09 AM UTC
- PUBLISHER POST · PAST 7 DAYSAn Update from the Anti Cheat Team - 10/01/2026 · Oct 1, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC
Population compares consecutive observations; publisher posts use a separate seven-day window. Neither establishes why the audience changed.
DEVELOPER INVOLVEMENT
Is anyone still updating it?
Patch evidence and publisher communication, separate from population.
Latest patch evidenceSep 14, 2026Apex Legends™: Marked Midseason Patch Notes · Update headline (automatically identified)
Version in that announcementNot statedOnly explicit version numbers in the latest patch headline. Not an installed build check.
Patch announcements · past 90 days4Within the retrieved Steam feed. Posts, not distinct releases.
Latest publisher post: Apex Legends: Latest Update 10/02/2026 · Oct 2, 2026
Recent patch evidence & methodology
- Sep 14, 2026 · Apex Legends™: Marked Midseason Patch Notes Update headline (automatically identified)
- Aug 19, 2026 · Apex Legends: Latest Updates - 08/19/2026 - 3:30pm PT Publisher patchnotes tag
- Aug 17, 2026 · Apex Legends: Latest Update - 08/17/2026 Publisher patchnotes tag
- Aug 3, 2026 · Apex Legends™: Marked Patch Notes Update headline (automatically identified)
- Jun 26, 2026 · Apex Legends: Latest Update - 06/25/2026 - 5:20PM PT Publisher patchnotes tag
Dates are publication dates, not verified deployment times. We use publisher patch tags and conservative headline matches; previews and test updates are excluded. Untagged updates, other storefronts and changes without announcements may be missing. An older version is not carried forward when the latest patch does not name one.
Single-player perspective: A completed game can remain excellent without frequent patches or a large concurrent audience. Quiet development does not establish abandonment, broken gameplay or loss of offline access. These signals do not lower the population rating.
Source checked Oct 6, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC · 100 retrieved Steam publisher posts. Tracked games refresh daily while the collector is running; opening a report can refresh the 30-minute cache.
THE HEALTH BRIEF
Activity, momentum, and updates.
Monthly momentum-9.8%September 2026 vs August 2026
Highest recorded concurrency624,473February 2023 · Steam Charts
Latest tagged patch announcementAug 19, 2026Apex Legends: Latest Updates - 08/19/2026 - 3:30pm PT
Momentum compares completed monthly averages. Patch dates are announcement dates, not independently verified deployment times.
The longer view
Average concurrent Steam players · completed calendar months
129K average players
Source retrieved Oct 6, 2026, 03:57 PM UTC. Steam Charts samples hourly; these are averages, not monthly unique players.
View the monthly numbers
| Month | Average players | Change | Recorded peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 115,146.51 | -9.80% | 270,994 |
| August 2026 | 127,651.21 | +30.95% | 291,356 |
| July 2026 | 97,484.57 | -6.67% | 214,120 |
| June 2026 | 104,455.48 | -19.00% | 254,117 |
| May 2026 | 128,963.96 | +3.68% | 324,964 |
| April 2026 | 124,387.18 | +11.45% | 301,520 |
| March 2026 | 111,603.39 | +25.54% | 287,202 |
| February 2026 | 88,899.87 | +2.85% | 203,439 |
| January 2026 | 86,432.72 | +9.71% | 206,450 |
| December 2025 | 78,780.9 | -12.45% | 191,112 |
| November 2025 | 89,983.17 | +22.17% | 229,804 |
| October 2025 | 73,654.11 | -12.08% | 181,156 |
Milestones that matter
Recorded evidence, with its measurement window.
STRONGEST MONTH IN THIS WINDOW
May 2026 · 128,964 average players
The highest monthly average among the 12 completed months displayed above.
LATEST COMPLETED MONTH
September 2026 averaged -9.8% versus August 2026
A comparison of sampled concurrency. It does not measure individual players gained or lost, or establish a cause.
Latest updates & announcements
From this game’s Steam announcement feed.
Oct 22026ANNOUNCEMENT
Apex Legends: Latest Update 10/02/2026
Oct 22026ANNOUNCEMENTApex Legends: Latest Update - 10/01/2026
Oct 12026ANNOUNCEMENTAn Update from the Anti Cheat Team - 10/01/2026
Sep 302026ANNOUNCEMENTApex Legends: Matchmaking Test Results - 09/30/2026
Sep 292026ANNOUNCEMENTApex Legends: Latest Update - 09/29/2026
Feed checked Oct 6, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC. Only Steam’s publisher/community announcement feed is used; broader gaming news is excluded.
OUR OWN RECORDS. EVERY DAY.
Daily population archive
Stored internally · averages, highs, lows and sampling coverage
2026-09-11139,198 max daily average2026-10-06
16 observed days. Muted bars have fewer than 18 sampled UTC hours. Empty slots mark missing days. These are averages of collected samples, not time-weighted estimates.
Daily records & coverage
| Date (UTC) | Average | Low | High | Samples | Hours covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | 103,967 | 0 | 203,410 | 35 | 18/24 |
| 2026-10-05 | 97,351 | 47,775 | 195,869 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-10-04 | 114,962 | 56,144 | 210,865 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-10-03 | 116,697 | 56,514 | 212,480 | 44 | 24/24 |
| 2026-10-02 | 104,372 | 50,847 | 205,986 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-10-01 | 100,115 | 50,507 | 200,564 | 44 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-30 | 98,866 | 52,255 | 214,246 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-29 | 96,238 | 48,851 | 222,519 | 44 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-28 | 98,821 | 51,175 | 227,067 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-27 | 139,198 | 57,910 | 249,502 | 31 | 18/24 |
| 2026-09-26 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-25 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-24 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-23 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-22 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-21 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-20 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-19 | 118,445 | 109,420 | 133,906 | 4 | 2/24 · partial |
| 2026-09-18 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-17 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-16 | 78,005 | 76,802 | 79,750 | 4 | 2/24 · partial |
| 2026-09-15 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-14 | 104,700 | 53,914 | 241,918 | 43 | 23/24 |
| 2026-09-13 | 133,929 | 59,456 | 257,319 | 45 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-12 | 135,804 | 61,906 | 268,569 | 45 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-11 | 130,755 | 0 | 261,959 | 129 | 22/24 |
Daily aggregates are retained long term. Detailed raw samples are kept for 30 days. Download daily archive CSV.
The latest pulse
Observed Steam concurrency · past 24 hours
203,410Steam players · observed samples
Oct 5, 2026, 06:20 PM UTCOct 6, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC
Last 24 hours: 46 Steam samples, high 203,410, now 96,929. Times in UTC. Tracking since Sep 11, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC. Sampling target: every 30 minutes while the collector is running. Gaps over 45 minutes are not connected.
Is Apex Legends still active?
The latest available observation reports 96,929 players running Apex Legends™ on Steam, recorded Oct 6, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC. Our health signal is thriving.
Players using the EA app and consoles are not included. Region and playlist selection can matter more to your queue than the Steam total alone.
Steam only: console players and other launchers aren’t counted.
We do not infer server uptime, human-only player counts, matchmaking speed, or console population from Steam concurrency. Read the full methodology.
