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XCOM® 2 player count chart
No, XCOM® 2 is not dead. 3,050 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 3,108. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 13% on the month before).
History from Feb 1, 2016
XCOM® 2 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 2,719 | -7.45% | 4,312 |
| October 2026 | 2,938 | -16.08% | 4,662 |
| September 2026 | 3,501 | -0.38% | 6,061 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +28.65% | 6,084 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -0.65% | 4,729 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -17.26% | 4,760 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -10.07% | 5,753 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +18.18% | 6,397 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -19.06% | 5,413 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +35.52% | 6,688 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +11.68% | 4,935 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -14.58% | 4,419 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +6.07% | 5,173 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -0.45% | 4,877 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -2.31% | 4,899 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +0.1% | 5,015 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -2.49% | 5,010 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +0.92% | 5,138 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -1.89% | 5,091 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +2.94% | 5,189 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -13.62% | 5,041 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +0% | 5,836 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +3.35% | 5,836 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -7.41% | 5,647 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -7.87% | 6,099 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +28.49% | 6,620 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +0.59% | 5,152 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -0.14% | 5,122 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -4.02% | 5,129 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +7.92% | 5,344 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -16.18% | 4,952 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -13.41% | 5,908 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +3.22% | 6,823 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +16.95% | 6,610 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +19.75% | 5,652 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +4.13% | 4,720 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +7.95% | 4,533 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -10.64% | 4,199 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -1.07% | 4,699 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -20.81% | 4,750 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +3.41% | 5,998 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +6.66% | 5,800 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +3.11% | 5,438 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -13.91% | 5,274 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -8.84% | 6,126 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +5.88% | 6,720 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +4.62% | 6,347 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +3.06% | 6,067 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -7.54% | 5,887 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +9.53% | 6,367 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +4.78% | 5,813 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -4.85% | 5,548 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +5.96% | 5,831 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -27.21% | 5,503 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -9.5% | 7,560 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +9.72% | 8,354 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -39.74% | 7,614 |
| February 2022 | n/a | +63.18% | 12,635 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +12.1% | 7,743 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +22.31% | 6,907 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -9.1% | 5,647 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -1.02% | 6,212 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -12.53% | 6,276 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +23.39% | 7,175 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -5.49% | 5,815 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +21.03% | 6,153 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -24.64% | 5,084 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -18.76% | 6,746 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -38.88% | 8,304 |
| February 2021 | n/a | +104.12% | 13,586 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +10.25% | 6,656 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -0.05% | 6,037 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +3.41% | 6,040 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +4.43% | 5,841 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +3.82% | 5,593 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -17.43% | 5,387 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -8.51% | 6,524 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -62.38% | 7,131 |
| May 2020 | n/a | +2.5% | 18,957 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +87.62% | 18,494 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +26.53% | 9,857 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -18.09% | 7,790 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +9.47% | 9,511 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +3.2% | 8,688 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +41.52% | 8,419 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -3.3% | 5,949 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -24.26% | 6,152 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -1.5% | 8,123 |
| July 2019 | n/a | +5.91% | 8,247 |
| June 2019 | n/a | +5.17% | 7,787 |
| May 2019 | n/a | +4.87% | 7,404 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -36.83% | 7,060 |
| March 2019 | n/a | +13.54% | 11,176 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -4.13% | 9,843 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +1.53% | 10,267 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +2.8% | 10,112 |
| November 2018 | n/a | -39.24% | 9,837 |
| October 2018 | n/a | +158.17% | 16,190 |
| September 2018 | n/a | -37.47% | 6,271 |
| August 2018 | n/a | +23.25% | 10,028 |
| July 2018 | n/a | +5.05% | 8,136 |
| June 2018 | n/a | -38.6% | 7,745 |
| May 2018 | n/a | +66% | 12,614 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -34.78% | 7,599 |
| March 2018 | n/a | +12.62% | 11,652 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -10.96% | 10,346 |
| January 2018 | n/a | +9.93% | 11,619 |
| December 2017 | n/a | -0.86% | 10,569 |
| November 2017 | n/a | -26.52% | 10,661 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -69.69% | 14,509 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +29.94% | 47,875 |
| August 2017 | n/a | +197.85% | 36,844 |
| July 2017 | n/a | +4.04% | 12,370 |
| June 2017 | n/a | +114.66% | 11,890 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -22.65% | 5,539 |
| April 2017 | n/a | -40.83% | 7,161 |
| March 2017 | n/a | -28.37% | 12,102 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -16.55% | 16,896 |
| January 2017 | n/a | +152.26% | 20,246 |
| December 2016 | n/a | +12.63% | 8,026 |
| November 2016 | n/a | -10.99% | 7,126 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +25.43% | 8,006 |
| September 2016 | n/a | -37.9% | 6,383 |
| August 2016 | n/a | -28.58% | 10,278 |
| July 2016 | n/a | +44.75% | 14,390 |
| June 2016 | n/a | -4.2% | 9,941 |
| May 2016 | n/a | +1.18% | 10,377 |
| April 2016 | n/a | -57.54% | 10,256 |
| March 2016 | n/a | -81.85% | 24,153 |
| February 2016 | n/a | n/a | 133,106 |
How many people play XCOM® 2 right now?
At this moment XCOM® 2 has 3,050 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #337 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,108 players. Today's peak is 16% below its 30-day average daily peak of 3,697.
XCOM® 2 player count history
Over the last 30 days XCOM® 2 averaged a daily peak of 3,697 players, down 13% compared with the 30 days before (4,272). Its highest point this month (4,569) is 12% below the same period last year (5,173). In its first month after release (Feb 4, 2016) it peaked at 133,106 players. Today's player count is 2% of its all-time peak of 133,106, set on Feb 7, 2016.
Best time to play XCOM® 2
Based on the last 14 days, XCOM® 2 is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 42% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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XCOM® 2 players by hour and weekday
When XCOM® 2 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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Player counts, peaks, reviews and prices side by side. Compare any Steam games
About XCOM® 2
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.
- Developer
- Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
- Publisher
- 2K, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
- Released
- Feb 4, 2016
- Genre
- Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 11 languages, 5 with full audio
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XCOM® 2 price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. XCOM® 2 is at its full price of $19.99. It usually goes on sale for about 90% off (around $2.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $2.99.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.
XCOM® 2 price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.99 | $19.99 | base |
| Euro area | 19,99€ | $22.44 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £19.99 | $26.90 | +35% |
| Canada | C$ 29.99 | $21.47 | +7% |
| Australia | A$ 29.95 | $20.97 | +5% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 34.95 | $19.65 | -2% |
| Brazil | R$99,90 | $18.28 | -9% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 399.00 | $21.46 | +7% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | 0% |
| Poland | 89,00 zł | $22.76 | +14% |
| Switzerland | CHF 19.90 | $24.33 | +22% |
| Norway | 239,00 kr | $25.70 | +29% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | 0% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | 0% |
| South Africa | R 379.00 | $23.09 | +15% |
| India | ₹1,669.00 | $17.67 | -12% |
| Indonesia | Rp 293 000 | $16.22 | -19% |
| China cheapest | ¥99.00 | $14.85 | -26% |
| Japan | ¥2,980 | $18.81 | -6% |
| South Korea | ₩ 24,500 | $18.22 | -9% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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XCOM® 2 reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
XCOM® 2 on Twitch
Twitch category "XCOM 2", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
XCOM® 2 Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 15 Oct 2026, with a peak of 536 viewers and 194 on average.
XCOM® 2 streamers right now
Top XCOM® 2 streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
XCOM® 2 achievements
XCOM® 2 has 88 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 26.2% of them; the rarest, Campaign Microcosm, is held by 0.9% of players.
First BloodComplete the tactical tutorial80.2%
Like ClockworkComplete a successful ambush77.3%
Rumor HunterComplete a Rumor75.1%
Locked and LoadedUpgrade a weapon69.3%
Rise of the ResistanceMake contact with a region67.5%
Come Back To MeKill a Sectoid who is currently mind controlling a squadmate63.7%
Breathing RoomKill a Viper who is strangling a squadmate58.3%
With Extreme PrejudiceSkulljack an ADVENT Officer57.3%
A Horrible TruthHidden achievement57.2%
TinkerBuild an experimental item in the Proving Grounds56.2%
Car WreckedCause an enemy to die in a vehicle explosion56.2%
A Grim KeyHidden achievement55.7%
Room to GrowUpgrade a facility55.4%
Heroes of the ResistanceBeat a Retaliation mission with no more than 3 civilian deaths54.4%
Rebel RadioHidden achievement54.1%
Harder, Better, Faster, StrongerApply a PCS upgrade to a soldier53.8%
Now Am I Become DeathKill 3 enemies in a single turn, with a single soldier, without explosives52.0%
CyberlordEarn a second tier hack reward50.3%
Bring It DownSabotage an alien facility49.0%
CodebreakerHidden achievement48.7%
Have a Nice TripCause an enemy to fall to its death47.5%
A God FallsHidden achievement40.2%
A Better Human BeingHidden achievement39.4%
Meat Over MetalKill a Sectopod on the same turn you encounter it39.2%
Pile 'Em UpKill 500 aliens. (does not have to be in same game)38.8%
A Dark DoorwayHidden achievement37.4%
MechlordHack and take control of a Sectopod37.2%
A New AllianceComplete the Lost and Abandoned mission35.1%
A Line CrossedHidden achievement34.5%
A Final StandHidden achievement32.3%
David and GoliathKill a Berserker in melee combat31.8%
Axles to Axles, Bolts to BoltsDefeat a robotic enemy with a SPARK unit31.4%
No One Left BehindRescue a soldier who was captured by the Chosen31.4%
Earth AvengedOverthrow the aliens at any difficulty level30.6%
ExcaliburCompletely upgrade a beam weapon with superior grade weapon upgrades29.8%
Stop Hitting YourselfKill an enemy with a hacked turret28.3%
Shen's LegacyBuild a facility in every Avenger slot28.0%
Viper VanquisherKill the Viper Ruler27.6%
Make ‘em go BoomKill an enemy primed Derelict MEC before it can self-destruct26.2%
Just Like Dad Used To MakeBuild a SPARK unit24.0%
A Torch PassedBeat the Lost Towers mission23.9%
A Rival SilencedPermanently defeat one of the Chosen23.8%
Berserker BreakerKill the Berserker Ruler23.1%
Fully Operational ResistanceRaise XCOM's influence with all three factions to High in a single game21.8%
A Forbidden ExperimentHidden achievement21.1%
Born in the DarknessGet four kills from Shadow mode with a Reaper in a single mission20.9%
Archon AnnihilatorKill the Archon Ruler19.7%
It Takes TwoForm a level 3 bond between two soldiers19.4%
KingslayerKill all alien rulers in a single game18.4%
Bells and WhistlesOutfit a SPARK unit with the highest tier weaponry and armor18.1%
The Sun Never SetsBuild a radio relay on every continent16.4%
Nick of TimeEvacuate a soldier whose bleed-out timer is still running16.0%
Shadow BrokerSell goods worth 1000 supplies to the Black Market (Can span multiple games)15.8%
Can't Stop the FightingPerform three offensive actions against the same target with a Skirmisher in a single turn15.1%
Deadly ArsenalPurchase all of the final tier Hunter Weapons14.5%
Always be ShootingHit three shots on a single turn with a SPARK unit after using its Overdrive ability14.3%
RegicideKill an alien ruler the first time you encounter it13.8%
Global ResistanceGet all of the continent bonuses available in a single campaign13.6%
Our New OverlordsPromote a SPARK unit to Champion rank13.2%
There's A Future In The PastComplete a single player campaign with Tactical Legacy Pack content10.3%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 88 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
XCOM® 2 DLC
XCOM® 2 has 6 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest XCOM® 2 news and patch notes
- Oct 1, 2026 Cozy Up with 2K: The Autumn Sale is Live on Steam! Save Big Through Oct 8.*
- Jun 25, 2026 Time to Play: The 2K Summer Sale is Officially Live on Steam
- Apr 30, 2026 Firaxis Anniversary Sale, Join the 30th Anniversary Celebration
- Mar 19, 2026 Fresh Deals in Full Bloom: Save Big During the 2K Spring Sale
- Feb 5, 2026 🚀 The 2K Publisher Sale* is LIVE! 🚀
- Feb 5, 2026 Play XCOM 2 for FREE on Steam this weekend
- Dec 18, 2025 Deck the Halls (and Your Library): 2K Holiday Sale* is On!
- Nov 20, 2025 Level Up Your Library: Black Friday Deals on the Best of 2K.
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
XCOM® 2 FAQ
Is XCOM® 2 dead?
No, XCOM® 2 is not dead. 3,050 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 3,108. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 13% on the month before).
How many people play XCOM® 2?
3,050 people are playing XCOM® 2 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,108 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for XCOM® 2?
XCOM® 2 reached its all-time Steam peak of 133,106 concurrent players on Feb 7, 2016.
Is XCOM® 2 growing or declining?
XCOM® 2 is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 3,697, down 13% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is XCOM® 2 most active?
XCOM® 2 usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does XCOM® 2 cost?
XCOM® 2 costs $19.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price XCOM® 2 has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for XCOM® 2 on Steam is $2.99 (85% off), on Oct 20, 2026. It costs $19.99 right now.
Is XCOM® 2 on sale right now?
No, XCOM® 2 is at its full price of $19.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 90%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 95%.
Where is XCOM® 2 cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, XCOM® 2 is cheapest in China at ¥99.00, about $14.85 or 26% below the US price of $19.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is XCOM® 2 good?
Steam players rate XCOM® 2 Very Positive: 84% of 110,028 reviews are positive.
When did XCOM® 2 come out?
XCOM® 2 was released on Steam on Feb 4, 2016.
Who made XCOM® 2?
XCOM® 2 was developed by Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by 2K, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux).
Is XCOM® 2 still worth playing?
XCOM® 2 has a big, active player base on Steam today (3,050 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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