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Call of Duty: Black Ops III
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III player count chart
No, Call of Duty: Black Ops III is not dead. 3,215 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 4,256. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 37% on the month before).
History from Nov 1, 2015
Call of Duty: Black Ops III monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 2,959 | -18.95% | 5,617 |
| October 2026 | 3,651 | -38.49% | 7,330 |
| September 2026 | 5,936 | +15.53% | 13,630 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -0.89% | 11,798 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +26.05% | 11,904 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -15.45% | 9,444 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +37.06% | 11,170 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +2.92% | 8,150 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -15.32% | 7,919 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +9.16% | 9,352 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -15.09% | 8,567 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -1.86% | 10,089 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +36.12% | 10,280 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +12.99% | 7,552 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -9.97% | 6,684 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +3.37% | 7,424 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +2.06% | 7,182 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +13.57% | 7,037 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -3.2% | 6,196 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -5.96% | 6,401 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -1.26% | 6,807 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +5.7% | 6,894 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -2.04% | 6,522 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +18.24% | 6,658 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -28.28% | 5,631 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -30.64% | 7,851 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -17.67% | 11,319 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +20.74% | 13,748 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -12.65% | 11,386 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +15.76% | 13,035 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -10.16% | 11,260 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +29.11% | 12,533 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +10.77% | 9,707 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +13.6% | 8,763 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +4.43% | 7,714 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -8.49% | 7,387 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -10.49% | 8,072 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -20% | 9,018 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -6.74% | 11,272 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -0.72% | 12,087 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -0.95% | 12,175 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -13.49% | 12,292 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +2.73% | 14,208 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -11.57% | 13,830 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +21.13% | 15,639 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +18.87% | 12,911 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +22.53% | 10,861 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +7.16% | 8,864 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +37.48% | 8,272 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -50.27% | 6,017 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +9.19% | 12,099 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -11.74% | 11,081 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +7.19% | 12,555 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +29.17% | 11,713 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -38.55% | 9,068 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +196.09% | 14,757 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -39.81% | 4,984 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -31.06% | 8,281 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -0.96% | 12,012 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +116.15% | 12,128 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +18.6% | 5,611 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -21.74% | 4,731 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -21.8% | 6,045 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +99.74% | 7,730 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +9.97% | 3,870 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -45.59% | 3,519 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +101.34% | 6,467 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +4.12% | 3,212 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -36.81% | 3,085 |
| February 2021 | n/a | +32.12% | 4,882 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -3.37% | 3,695 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -41.91% | 3,824 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +4.69% | 6,583 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +24.94% | 6,288 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +10.52% | 5,033 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -15.57% | 4,554 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -20.99% | 5,394 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -24.06% | 6,827 |
| May 2020 | n/a | +65.11% | 8,990 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +14.32% | 5,445 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +23.97% | 4,763 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -1.11% | 3,842 |
| January 2020 | n/a | -2.51% | 3,885 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +17.76% | 3,985 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +4.93% | 3,384 |
| October 2019 | n/a | +14% | 3,225 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -8.33% | 2,829 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -13.77% | 3,086 |
| July 2019 | n/a | +1.42% | 3,579 |
| June 2019 | n/a | +16.32% | 3,529 |
| May 2019 | n/a | +0.46% | 3,034 |
| April 2019 | n/a | +23.62% | 3,020 |
| March 2019 | n/a | +14.96% | 2,443 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -8.92% | 2,125 |
| January 2019 | n/a | -2.95% | 2,333 |
| December 2018 | n/a | -29.06% | 2,404 |
| November 2018 | n/a | -10.91% | 3,389 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -7.87% | 3,804 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +5.66% | 4,129 |
| August 2018 | n/a | +1.77% | 3,908 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -3.4% | 3,840 |
| June 2018 | n/a | -24.67% | 3,975 |
| May 2018 | n/a | +55.39% | 5,277 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -24.11% | 3,396 |
| March 2018 | n/a | +13.29% | 4,475 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -14.71% | 3,950 |
| January 2018 | n/a | -22.55% | 4,631 |
| December 2017 | n/a | +36.01% | 5,979 |
| November 2017 | n/a | -27.46% | 4,396 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -10.66% | 6,060 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +0.15% | 6,783 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -27.97% | 6,773 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -28.46% | 9,403 |
| June 2017 | n/a | +17% | 13,143 |
| May 2017 | n/a | +53.65% | 11,233 |
| April 2017 | n/a | -7.55% | 7,311 |
| March 2017 | n/a | +3.6% | 7,908 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -9.57% | 7,633 |
| January 2017 | n/a | +6.92% | 8,441 |
| December 2016 | n/a | -13.01% | 7,895 |
| November 2016 | n/a | -52.58% | 9,076 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +27.64% | 19,139 |
| September 2016 | n/a | +0.85% | 14,995 |
| August 2016 | n/a | +9.96% | 14,869 |
| July 2016 | n/a | -2.14% | 13,522 |
| June 2016 | n/a | -39.92% | 13,817 |
| May 2016 | n/a | +6.75% | 22,998 |
| April 2016 | n/a | -27.7% | 21,544 |
| March 2016 | n/a | -19.54% | 29,798 |
| February 2016 | n/a | +19.82% | 37,033 |
| January 2016 | n/a | -18.01% | 30,908 |
| December 2015 | n/a | -40.81% | 37,698 |
| November 2015 | n/a | n/a | 63,693 |
How many people are playing Call of Duty: Black Ops III?
3,215 people are playing Call of Duty: Black Ops III on Steam right now. That makes it the #315 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4,256 players. Today's peak is 21% below its 30-day average daily peak of 5,405.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III player count trend
Over the last 30 days Call of Duty: Black Ops III averaged a daily peak of 5,405 players, down 37% compared with the 30 days before (8,625). Its highest point this month (7,270) is 29% below the same period last year (10,280). In its first month after release (Nov 5, 2015) it peaked at 63,693 players. Today's player count is 5% of its all-time peak of 63,693, set on Nov 8, 2015.
Best time to play Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Based on the last 14 days, Call of Duty: Black Ops III is busiest around 02:00 UTC (9 PM in New York) and quietest around 10:00 UTC (5 AM in New York), when about 66% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III players by hour and weekday
When Call of Duty: Black Ops III has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition includes the full base game plus the Zombies Chronicles content expansion.
- Developer
- Treyarch, Aspyr (Mac)
- Publisher
- Activision, Aspyr (Mac)
- Released
- Nov 5, 2015
- Genre
- Action, Adventure
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 11 languages, 7 with full audio
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Call of Duty: Black Ops III is at its full price of $59.99. It usually goes on sale for about 67% off (around $19.80), and the lowest we have recorded is $14.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $59.99 | $59.99 | base |
| Euro area | 59,99€ | $66.98 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £44.99 | $60.22 | 0% |
| Canada | C$ 79.99 | $56.87 | -5% |
| Australia | A$ 95.95 | $65.93 | +10% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 107.99 | $59.86 | 0% |
| Brazil | R$329,90 | $59.94 | 0% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 1,199.00 | $64.10 | +7% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $59.99 | $59.99 | 0% |
| Poland | 258,50 zł | $65.71 | +10% |
| Switzerland | CHF 59.90 | $73.15 | +22% |
| Norway | 721,00 kr | $76.48 | +27% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $59.99 | $59.99 | 0% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $59.99 | $59.99 | 0% |
| South Africa | R 1 075.00 | $65.00 | +8% |
| India | ₹5,399.00 | $57.48 | -4% |
| Indonesia | Rp 891 000 | $49.23 | -18% |
| China cheapest | ¥298.00 | $44.67 | -26% |
| Japan | ¥8,990 | $56.78 | -5% |
| South Korea | ₩ 83,900 | $61.75 | +3% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III on Twitch
Twitch category "Call of Duty: Black Ops III", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Call of Duty: Black Ops III Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 30 Oct 2026, with a peak of 6,511 viewers and 1,010 on average.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III achievements
Call of Duty: Black Ops III has 98 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 10.4% of them; the rarest, Keep Close, is held by 6.1% of players.
Can't HideCan't Hide In Campaign, kill an enemy through a wall or obstruction.36.9%
DecimatorIn Campaign, kill 10 enemies in under 3 seconds.27.6%
Foe To FriendUse an enemy combat robot to kill 10 enemies.27.0%
From the ShadowsIn Shadows of Evil, spot the Shadowman fives times in one game.26.8%
The Beginning of the EndIn Shadows of Evil, complete all Rituals.26.4%
Welcome to the ClubReach Sergeant (Level 10) in Multiplayer while playing online.25.7%
Deadly SpecialistGet a Specialist-based medal that requires 3 or more rapid kills while using any Specialist Weapon.24.9%
Margwa PartyIn Shadows of Evil, kill 2 Margwas in a single round.17.7%
Not out of Gobblegum!In Shadows of Evil, purchase and chew every type of GobbleGum in your Pack.17.4%
The Spider and the FlyIn Shadows of Evil, kill 10 zombies ensnared by a Widow’s Wine grenade.17.0%
Lock, Stock, And Then SomeIn Campaign, unlock all attachments for any weapon.16.5%
DisavowedComplete Black Ops on Hardened, Veteran, or Realistic.16.1%
Take a BowIn Der Eisendrache, upgrade the Wrath of the Ancients.15.6%
The Eagle has LandersIn Ascension, escape on all three lunar landers.15.3%
Silverback In BlackHidden achievement14.3%
Sting like a TalonIn Campaign, kill 20 enemies while flying the same Talon.14.1%
CrackshotIn Campaign, kill 5 enemies from over 100m away.13.8%
A Second ChanceComplete New World on Hardened, Veteran, or Realistic.13.4%
Another Side of the StoryHidden achievement12.3%
That’s a lot of Jigawatts!In Der Eisendrache, electrocute 121 zombies.12.1%
Battle TestedReach Commander (Level 55) in Multiplayer while playing online.11.9%
Death From AboveIn Der Eisendrache, kill a zombie while being flung by a Wundersphere.11.8%
Doing Camo RightIn Campaign, unlock all camos for any weapon.11.7%
High TideComplete In Darkness on Hardened, Veteran, or Realistic.11.6%
Hold Still!Kill 6 enemies affected by one Blinding Swarm or Firefly Swarm.11.3%
Pack-A-Punch-ectomyIn Revelations, recover the Pack-a-Punch machine from its abductor.11.1%
Taking FlightIn Gorod Krovi, ride a Dragon.10.9%
Der MeisterbogenschuetzeIn Der Eisendrache, obtain all of the ancient bows.10.7%
Belly of the BeastComplete Provocation on Hardened, Veteran, or Realistic.10.4%
My Brother’s KeeperHidden achievement10.4%
Not One InchIn Gorod Krovi, complete a Lockdown Event.10.3%
Tactical SpecialistGet 5 Medals based on a Specialist Ability in a single game.9.8%
The Ultimate SacrificeIn Zetsubou No Shima, retrieve the Skull of Nan Sapwe.9.8%
Little Lost GirlIn Origins, release Samantha.9.8%
Into the AbyssComplete Hypocenter on Hardened, Veteran, or Realistic.9.7%
Blood for BloodComplete Vengeance on Hardened, Veteran, or Realistic.9.6%
Friends and FoesComplete Rise and Fall on Hardened, Veteran, or Realistic.9.3%
Controlled ChaosIn Revelations, override all of the Corruption Engines before round 6.9.3%
Wield a Fist of IronIn Gorod Krovi, wield the Gauntlet of Siegfried.9.1%
Understanding MadnessComplete Demon Within on Hardened, Veteran, or Realistic.9.0%
Fling Me to the MoonIn Der Eisendrache, use every Wundersphere twice.9.0%
Fly, Swim, ShootComplete Sand Castle on Hardened, Veteran, or Realistic.8.9%
Unlocked PotentialFully upgrade a Cybernetics Core.8.9%
200 Stories of Sheer Adventure!Complete Lotus Towers on Hardened, Veteran, or Realistic.8.7%
Parasite-SeeingIn Shadows of Evil, kill 5 Parasites while riding on the train.8.7%
Seeds of DoubtHidden achievement8.7%
Sanguine SerumIn Zetsubou No Shima, drink fresh Widow's Wine.8.6%
OverachieverIn Origins, complete all 4 Challenges in one game.8.5%
I said we’re CLOSED!In Nacht Der Untoten, do not let any zombies enter the building during the first 3 rounds.8.5%
In the Belly of the BeastIn Zetsubou No Shima, survive getting consumed.8.4%
I’ve seen some things…In Kino Der Toten, visit every location the teleporter can take you to.8.3%
Fire MissionIn Gorod Krovi, kill 8 zombies with a single Dragon Strike.8.2%
The Grand TourIn Revelations, visit every unique location within 2 minutes.8.2%
Cryogenic Slumber PartyIn Moon, complete Richtofen's Grand Scheme.8.2%
Full CircleComplete Campaign on Hardened, Veteran, or Realistic.8.1%
Walking EncyclopediaDiscover all of the collectibles in any Mission.8.0%
Inertial DistanceIn Campaign, wall run over 250 meters.8.0%
Love And WarHidden achievement8.0%
For The Good Of AllHidden achievement7.6%
In Their SleepIn Campaign, kill 5 stunned enemies in under 3 seconds.7.5%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 98 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III DLC
Call of Duty: Black Ops III has 10 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Call of Duty: Black Ops III news and patch notes
- Jul 30, 2018 Update 30, Patch Notes
- Jun 12, 2018 Update 29, Patch Notes
- May 23, 2018 Update 28, Patch Notes
- May 1, 2018 Update 27, Patch Notes
- Mar 15, 2018 Update 26.1, Patch Notes Patch notes
- Mar 15, 2018 Update 26.1, Patch Notes
- Mar 6, 2018 Update 26, Patch Notes Patch notes
- Mar 6, 2018 Update 26, Patch Notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III FAQ
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops III dead?
No, Call of Duty: Black Ops III is not dead. 3,215 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 4,256. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 37% on the month before).
How many people play Call of Duty: Black Ops III?
3,215 people are playing Call of Duty: Black Ops III on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4,256 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Call of Duty: Black Ops III?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III reached its all-time Steam peak of 63,693 concurrent players on Nov 8, 2015.
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops III growing or declining?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 5,405, down 37% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Call of Duty: Black Ops III most active?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III usually has the most players around 02:00 UTC (9 PM in New York) and the fewest around 10:00 UTC (5 AM in New York).
How much does Call of Duty: Black Ops III cost?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III costs $59.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Call of Duty: Black Ops III has been on Steam?
We have not seen Call of Duty: Black Ops III discounted on Steam since April 2024, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $14.99.
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops III on sale right now?
No, Call of Duty: Black Ops III is at its full price of $59.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 67%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 67%.
Where is Call of Duty: Black Ops III cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Call of Duty: Black Ops III is cheapest in China at ¥298.00, about $44.67 or 26% below the US price of $59.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops III good?
Steam players rate Call of Duty: Black Ops III Very Positive: 85% of 234,949 reviews are positive.
When did Call of Duty: Black Ops III come out?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III was released on Steam on Nov 5, 2015.
Who made Call of Duty: Black Ops III?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III was developed by Treyarch, Aspyr (Mac) and published by Activision, Aspyr (Mac).
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops III still worth playing?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III has a big, active player base on Steam today (3,215 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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