Summary
TheDestiny 2player count on Steam dropped to an all-time low in the last 30 days, which raises some questions about the game’s direction going into 2025. The steep decline inDestiny 2players can be traced back to days after the launch of The Final Shape in June, as the decade-long Light and Darkness saga finally came to a close.
The launch of theDestiny 2: The Final Shapeexpansionsaw Guardians from around the world team up to finish off the Witness and end the story that began with the originalDestinygame in 2014. Well over 310,000 players on Steam playedDestiny 2: The Final Shapeduring its peak in June 2024, but the surging player count was not sustained in the months that followed, despite the subsequent release of Episode Revenant in October.
Thus far, December 2024 appears to be the lowest month of player engagement inDestiny 2’sfive-year history on Steam, with just 24,826.5 average players on the platform, according to SteamCharts.Destiny 2lost roughly 17% of its average player count from November 2024, which had an average of 30,113.5 players. In addition,Destiny 2experienced its lowest-ever peak player count on Steam with 39,764 players, an even lower total than September 2024’s previous all-time low of 41,373 peak Steam players. It’s worth noting that the average and peak player counts on SteamCharts are not finalized for December, as there’s still more than a week left in the month. Although there’s a chance for the player count to grow, many signs point towards the decline continuing through the end of 2024, including backlash towardsDestiny 2Episode Revenant’s non-craftable seasonal weapons.
Destiny 2 Steam Player Count Drops to All-Time Low in December 2024
The Steam player count decline inDestiny 2may be attributed to multiple controversies that affected the game during the course of Episode Revenant, including major technical issues that players experienced inDestiny 2’sDawning 2024 event. These issues include glitched cookies, gun focusing not working as intended, and the Dawning event card being free momentarily before Bungie released a quick fix to make it paid again. Many fans also voiced their concerns and frustrations about bugs affecting Crucible, Episode Revenant’s tonics, and other aspects of the game that are vital to the overall gameplay experience inDestiny 2, which could all be factors leading to some players opting not to return to the game this month.
2024 was also full of critically acclaimed games thatDestiny 2players may be wanting to catch up on during the lack of new in-game content this holiday season. However, it’s likely that the Steam player count may grow again once Bungie releasesDestiny 2Episode Heresyand other major content updates in 2025.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
