Since its launch in 2017, Destiny 2 has maintained a dedicated player base through expansions, seasons, and live events. With over 10 years of content, a new DLC on the horizon, and a new saga about to begin, the question remains: how many people still play Destiny 2 in 2025?

How to Check Destiny 2’s Player Count

Tracking Destiny 2’s player base can be done through a few reliable sources:

Real-Time Destiny 2 Player Count Websites:

  • SteamCharts — Shows concurrent Steam players in real time and historical peak data.
  • ActivePlayer.io — Estimates monthly active users across all platforms (PC, PS5, Xbox).

As of May 2025, Destiny 2 averages 50k–90k daily players on Steam, and an estimated 1–1.5 million monthly active players across all platforms.
 

Destiny 2’s Top 5 Player Count Milestones

Before diving into the most recent developments, it's a good idea to first take a look at some of the biggest surges in player population since Destiny 2’s launch:

  1. Destiny 2 Launch (2017)
    Massive hype, with over 1 million concurrent players across platforms during its first month.
  2. Forsaken Expansion (2018)
    Widely considered a turning point; brought lapsed players back and stabilized long-term engagement.
  3. Shadowkeep & Free-to-Play Shift (2019)
    Destiny 2 going F2P on Steam brought in a wave of new and returning Guardians.
  4. The Witch Queen (2022)
    Marked a record of concurrent users on Steam (~290k+), with strong storytelling and PvE content.
  5. Lightfall (2023)
    Despite mixed reception, it brought a massive population spike with over 316k concurrent players on Steam alone.

     

What’s the State of Destiny 2 in 2025?

Despite being a live-service title with nearly a decade behind it, Destiny 2 still holds a solid core community, particularly during seasonal content drops and expansions. As mentioned, Destiny 2 averages 50k–90k daily players on Steam, and an estimated 1–1.5 million monthly active players across all platforms. While casual player churn is normal, engagement remains high thanks to:

  • Competitive PvP playlists like Trials of Osiris
  • Seasonal raids, story arcs, and exotic quests
  • A passionate creator and PvE/PvP community

Recent lulls in content pacing have caused dips, but Bungie's communication and roadmap for what's next is keeping interest alive.
 

What to Expect: July 15 and the New Destiny Saga

On July 15, 2025, Destiny 2 releases The Final Shape, concluding the Light and Darkness saga. This is more than just another expansion — it’s the end of a 10-year narrative arc and the beginning of an all-new era in the Destiny universe.

What’s Coming:

  • Major story payoff for long-time players
  • New enemies, loot systems, armor 3.0, progression updates and more
  • Likely the largest player spike since The Witch Queen
  • Introduction of the next saga: The Fate Saga

Expect a surge in new and returning players, especially if the expansion delivers on its narrative and gameplay promises. So keep an eye on the numbers. They’re about to rise again.

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