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Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition
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Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition player count chart
No, Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition is not dead. 1,551 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 2,921. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 6% on the month before).
History from Mar 4, 2009
Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1,987 | -5.2% | 3,661 |
| October 2026 | 2,096 | +3.87% | 3,585 |
| September 2026 | 2,018 | -4.09% | 3,381 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -3.4% | 3,525 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +9.12% | 3,649 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -3.63% | 3,344 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +0.46% | 3,470 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -3.03% | 3,454 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -9.13% | 3,562 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -4.3% | 3,920 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +1.66% | 4,096 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -1.56% | 4,029 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -0.27% | 4,093 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +3.79% | 4,104 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +2.41% | 3,954 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -5.69% | 3,861 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +6.81% | 4,094 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -1.87% | 3,833 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +3.09% | 3,906 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -10.15% | 3,789 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -10.96% | 4,217 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -5.68% | 4,736 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +21.81% | 5,021 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +1.73% | 4,122 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +5.71% | 4,052 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +3.51% | 3,833 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +5.53% | 3,703 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -3.49% | 3,509 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +5.24% | 3,636 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -7.87% | 3,455 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +0.08% | 3,750 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -7.73% | 3,747 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -12.44% | 4,061 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +2.32% | 4,638 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -2.31% | 4,533 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -2.58% | 4,640 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +18.81% | 4,763 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -1.52% | 4,009 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +3.27% | 4,071 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -2.93% | 3,942 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +13.85% | 4,061 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -1.76% | 3,567 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -6.63% | 3,631 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -2.73% | 3,889 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -1.06% | 3,998 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +1.84% | 4,041 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +3.71% | 3,968 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +2.3% | 3,826 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -1.5% | 3,740 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -3.99% | 3,797 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +4.88% | 3,955 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -5.11% | 3,771 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -6.8% | 3,974 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -1.32% | 4,264 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -16.05% | 4,321 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +5.58% | 5,147 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +14.06% | 4,875 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -2.13% | 4,274 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +10.19% | 4,367 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +0.79% | 3,963 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +2.82% | 3,932 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +3.86% | 3,824 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -3.41% | 3,682 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +1.98% | 3,812 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +5.24% | 3,738 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -19.96% | 3,552 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -5.47% | 4,438 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +0.9% | 4,695 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -1.27% | 4,653 |
| February 2021 | n/a | +2.88% | 4,713 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +4.61% | 4,581 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -4.05% | 4,379 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +3.63% | 4,564 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +13.53% | 4,404 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -3.22% | 3,879 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -4.91% | 4,008 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -5.02% | 4,215 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -23.36% | 4,438 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -4.25% | 5,791 |
| April 2020 | n/a | -8.9% | 6,048 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +47.11% | 6,639 |
| February 2020 | n/a | +3.56% | 4,513 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +4.26% | 4,358 |
| December 2019 | n/a | -4.48% | 4,180 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +3.4% | 4,376 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -5.54% | 4,232 |
| September 2019 | n/a | +12.7% | 4,480 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -5.11% | 3,975 |
| July 2019 | n/a | +7.25% | 4,189 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -6.56% | 3,906 |
| May 2019 | n/a | -8.23% | 4,180 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -7.57% | 4,555 |
| March 2019 | n/a | -2.86% | 4,928 |
| February 2019 | n/a | +1.06% | 5,073 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +3.72% | 5,020 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +6.4% | 4,840 |
| November 2018 | n/a | -1.15% | 4,549 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -11.55% | 4,602 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +17.18% | 5,203 |
| August 2018 | n/a | +1.9% | 4,440 |
| July 2018 | n/a | +2.01% | 4,357 |
| June 2018 | n/a | -1.91% | 4,271 |
| May 2018 | n/a | -10.21% | 4,354 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -9.31% | 4,849 |
| March 2018 | n/a | +0.51% | 5,347 |
| February 2018 | n/a | +2.78% | 5,320 |
| January 2018 | n/a | +4.93% | 5,176 |
| December 2017 | n/a | +0.37% | 4,933 |
| November 2017 | n/a | -3.48% | 4,915 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -2.04% | 5,092 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +7.98% | 5,198 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -2.47% | 4,814 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -0.18% | 4,936 |
| June 2017 | n/a | -1.94% | 4,945 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -3.67% | 5,043 |
| April 2017 | n/a | -7.41% | 5,235 |
| March 2017 | n/a | -5.55% | 5,654 |
| February 2017 | n/a | +3.33% | 5,986 |
| January 2017 | n/a | +3.71% | 5,793 |
| December 2016 | n/a | -18.96% | 5,586 |
| November 2016 | n/a | +28.19% | 6,893 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +4.17% | 5,377 |
| September 2016 | n/a | +3.7% | 5,162 |
| August 2016 | n/a | -4.42% | 4,978 |
| July 2016 | n/a | -2.56% | 5,208 |
| June 2016 | n/a | -9.65% | 5,345 |
| May 2016 | n/a | -3.65% | 5,916 |
| April 2016 | n/a | -9.48% | 6,140 |
| March 2016 | n/a | -2.75% | 6,783 |
| February 2016 | n/a | +7.34% | 6,975 |
| January 2016 | n/a | +7.37% | 6,498 |
| December 2015 | n/a | +4.15% | 6,052 |
| November 2015 | n/a | -1.74% | 5,811 |
| October 2015 | n/a | +4.21% | 5,914 |
| September 2015 | n/a | +3.16% | 5,675 |
| August 2015 | n/a | -14.38% | 5,501 |
| July 2015 | n/a | -28.56% | 6,425 |
| June 2015 | n/a | +59.73% | 8,993 |
| May 2015 | n/a | -6.6% | 5,630 |
| April 2015 | n/a | -12.18% | 6,028 |
| March 2015 | n/a | +0.53% | 6,864 |
| February 2015 | n/a | +5.13% | 6,828 |
| January 2015 | n/a | +3.51% | 6,495 |
| December 2014 | n/a | +3.86% | 6,275 |
| November 2014 | n/a | -10.02% | 6,042 |
| October 2014 | n/a | -10.85% | 6,715 |
| September 2014 | n/a | +23.13% | 7,532 |
| August 2014 | n/a | +3.78% | 6,117 |
| July 2014 | n/a | -3.93% | 5,894 |
| June 2014 | n/a | -22.53% | 6,135 |
| May 2014 | n/a | +26% | 7,919 |
| April 2014 | n/a | -8.42% | 6,285 |
| March 2014 | n/a | -1.82% | 6,863 |
| February 2014 | n/a | +1.29% | 6,990 |
| January 2014 | n/a | +1.16% | 6,901 |
| December 2013 | n/a | +10.94% | 6,822 |
| November 2013 | n/a | +0.08% | 6,149 |
| October 2013 | n/a | -23.73% | 6,144 |
| September 2013 | n/a | +13.8% | 8,056 |
| August 2013 | n/a | +12.69% | 7,079 |
| July 2013 | n/a | -12.29% | 6,282 |
| June 2013 | n/a | -3.5% | 7,162 |
| May 2013 | n/a | -9.16% | 7,422 |
| April 2013 | n/a | -22.31% | 8,170 |
| March 2013 | n/a | +4.34% | 10,516 |
| February 2013 | n/a | -3.15% | 10,079 |
| January 2013 | n/a | +11.58% | 10,407 |
| December 2012 | n/a | +9.2% | 9,327 |
| November 2012 | n/a | -10.32% | 8,541 |
| October 2012 | n/a | +0% | 9,524 |
| September 2012 | n/a | +20.77% | 9,524 |
| August 2012 | n/a | -5.92% | 7,886 |
| July 2012 | n/a | -3.88% | 8,382 |
| June 2012 | n/a | +1.32% | 8,720 |
| May 2012 | n/a | -3.28% | 8,606 |
| April 2012 | n/a | -7.69% | 8,898 |
| March 2012 | n/a | -9.83% | 9,639 |
| February 2012 | n/a | +7.34% | 10,690 |
| January 2012 | n/a | +19.51% | 9,959 |
| December 2011 | n/a | -1.99% | 8,333 |
| November 2011 | n/a | -6.5% | 8,502 |
| October 2011 | n/a | -1.48% | 9,093 |
| September 2011 | n/a | +8.73% | 9,230 |
| August 2011 | n/a | +1% | 8,489 |
| July 2011 | n/a | +1.85% | 8,405 |
| June 2011 | n/a | -5.37% | 8,252 |
| May 2011 | n/a | +2.59% | 8,720 |
| April 2011 | n/a | -21.83% | 8,500 |
| March 2011 | n/a | -2.34% | 10,874 |
| February 2011 | n/a | -3.13% | 11,134 |
| January 2011 | n/a | +16.08% | 11,494 |
| December 2010 | n/a | +19.13% | 9,902 |
| November 2010 | n/a | -5.44% | 8,312 |
| October 2010 | n/a | +1.06% | 8,790 |
| September 2010 | n/a | +8.09% | 8,698 |
| August 2010 | n/a | -2.05% | 8,047 |
| July 2010 | n/a | -9.16% | 8,215 |
| June 2010 | n/a | -6.79% | 9,043 |
| May 2010 | n/a | +6.14% | 9,702 |
| April 2010 | n/a | -22.98% | 9,141 |
| March 2010 | n/a | -18.45% | 11,869 |
| February 2010 | n/a | -4.14% | 14,554 |
| January 2010 | n/a | +10.12% | 15,182 |
| December 2009 | n/a | +41.87% | 13,787 |
| November 2009 | n/a | -33.74% | 9,718 |
| October 2009 | n/a | +34.45% | 14,667 |
| September 2009 | n/a | -7.31% | 10,909 |
| August 2009 | n/a | -5.43% | 11,769 |
| July 2009 | n/a | -7.28% | 12,445 |
| June 2009 | n/a | -17.69% | 13,422 |
| May 2009 | n/a | -36.78% | 16,307 |
| April 2009 | n/a | -33.09% | 25,794 |
| March 2009 | n/a | n/a | 38,552 |
How many people play Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition right now?
1,551 people are playing Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition on Steam right now. That makes it the #502 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,921 players. That is in line with its 30-day average daily peak of 3,008.
Is Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition averaged a daily peak of 3,008 players, up 6% compared with the 30 days before (2,827). Its highest point this month (3,661) is 11% below the same period last year (4,093). In its first month after release (Mar 4, 2009) it peaked at 38,552 players. Today's player count is 4% of its all-time peak of 38,552, set on Mar 15, 2009.
Best time to play Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition
Based on the last 14 days, Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 59% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition 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 Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition
Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.
- Developer
- CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
- Publisher
- SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
- Released
- Mar 4, 2009
- Genre
- Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 8 languages
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Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition is at its full price of $10.00. It usually goes on sale for about 75% off (around $2.50), and the lowest we have recorded is $4.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.00 | $10.00 | base |
| Euro area | 10,00€ | $11.17 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £8.00 | $10.71 | +7% |
| Canada | C$ 13.50 | $9.60 | -4% |
| Australia | A$ 12.48 | $8.57 | -14% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 14.98 | $8.30 | -17% |
| Brazil | R$40,44 | $7.35 | -27% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 139.50 | $7.46 | -25% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $7.50 | $7.50 | -25% |
| Poland | 29,50 zł | $7.50 | -25% |
| Switzerland | CHF 9.94 | $12.14 | +21% |
| Norway | 99,50 kr | $10.55 | +6% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $7.50 | $7.50 | -25% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $7.50 | $7.50 | -25% |
| South Africa | R 129.50 | $7.83 | -22% |
| India | ₹750.00 | $7.99 | -20% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 69 500 | $3.84 | -62% |
| China | ¥34.00 | $5.10 | -49% |
| Japan | ¥994 | $6.28 | -37% |
| South Korea | ₩ 9,440 | $6.95 | -31% |
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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Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition achievements
Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition has 30 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 11.3% of them; the rarest, The "Chevaux de Frise", is held by 0.6% of players.
Founding FatherTake one region by conquest, somewhere in the world.75.4%
Expansionist PowerCapture ten regions, anywhere in the world.53.8%
A New RomeDemonstrate outstanding ability, and capture one hundred regions.24.5%
American HeroComplete the Road to Independence campaigns freeing the American colonists from British rule!18.1%
Raw RecruitWar sir, is a terrifying experience! Take part in a multiplayer battle.17.9%
Master of the AmericasConquer or control all the provinces and regions in the Americas at the same time.16.4%
Bloody MadmanCarve a bloody path to victory: kill a hundred thousand enemies!14.7%
Maharajah of the IndiesHave mastery over all the provinces and regions in India at the same time.13.4%
PolymathHave your natural philosophers and scientists research all the technologies available to your nation.13.3%
Assassin!Use your assassins to kill, in unlooked-for fashion, twenty men who hinder your plans.11.9%
Veteran StrategistComplete the main campaign game on the medium difficulty setting.9.3%
Whiff of GrapeshotGain some experience of combat: complete one ranked battle.8.5%
Accomplished StrategistComplete the main campaign game on the easy difficulty setting.7.0%
The Efforts of OthersSuccessfully steal five technologies researched by other nations.6.9%
Only Obeying OrdersEnsure that thirty missions, regardless of detail or type, are successfully brought to a conclusion.6.9%
BloodedDemonstrate your sense of duty and honour: complete ten multi-player battles.6.0%
Emperor of EuropeSubdue and hold all the provinces and regions in Europe at the same time.5.9%
Perfidious BeastUse treachery to best effect by turning against at least five allied nations and attacking them.5.6%
Drumbeat to VictoryDraw the sword and march onwards: complete one quick battle.5.1%
Affairs of HonourUse your duellists to kill twenty men on the "field of honour"3.6%
l337 GuardAchieve victory in ten multiplayer battles, cutting a bloody path to greatness through your enemies' plans.3.3%
Grand TacticianWin ten classic multi-player battles.2.6%
Tyrant and OgreBring terror to the hearts of men: kill half a million enemies!2.5%
Strategic GeniusComplete the main campaign game on the hard difficulty setting.1.3%
Conqueror of AllBe hailed as a true conqueror: kill a million enemies!1.1%
Marshal's BatonAchieve victory in fifty multiplayer battles, dashing your enemies' hopes in pieces in the process!1.0%
Command of the OceanAs a commanding admiral, win ten multi-player naval battles.0.9%
Observe Diplomatic NicetiesUse diplomatic threats to good effect by making gains from five separate negotiations.0.8%
Into the Breach!Attack! Attack! Attack! Win ten multi-player siege battles when commanding a besieging army.0.6%
The "Chevaux de Frise"Defend, sir, defend! Win ten multi-player siege battles when commanding the defenders of a fortress.0.6%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition news and patch notes
- Dec 4, 2025 Total War 25th Anniversary Showcase
- Dec 1, 2025 25th Anniversary Showcase Timings
- Sep 24, 2025 Total War 25th Anniversary, More War: EMPIRE 1v1 Battle
- Jun 12, 2025 Join us for the Total War 25th anniversary celebrations
- Jan 16, 2025 Campaign multiplayer beta now unlocked for all players
- Apr 25, 2023 Small update to Total War: EMPIRE Patch notes
- Jul 8, 2020 Total War: EMPIRE is 75% off!
- Feb 7, 2019 Pre-Purchase Now, Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition FAQ
Is Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition dead?
No, Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition is not dead. 1,551 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 2,921. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 6% on the month before).
How many people play Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition?
1,551 people are playing Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,921 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition?
Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition reached its all-time Steam peak of 38,552 concurrent players on Mar 15, 2009.
Is Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition growing or declining?
Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 3,008, up 6% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition most active?
Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition 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 Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition cost?
Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition costs $10.00 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition on Steam is $4.99 (75% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $10.00 right now.
Is Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition on sale right now?
No, Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition is at its full price of $10.00 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 75%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 75%.
Where is Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 69 500, about $3.84 or 62% below the US price of $10.00. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition good?
Steam players rate Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition Very Positive: 90% of 38,301 reviews are positive.
When did Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition come out?
Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition was released on Steam on Mar 4, 2009.
Who made Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition?
Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition was developed by CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux).
Is Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition still worth playing?
Total War: EMPIRE: Definitive Edition has a big, active player base on Steam today (1,551 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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