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Xenonauts 2 player count chart
Xenonauts 2 has a small but active player base. 228 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 7% on the month before).
History from Jul 1, 2023
Xenonauts 2 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 160 | -19.6% | 314 |
| October 2026 | 199 | +11.8% | 386 |
| September 2026 | 178 | -13.17% | 435 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -33.38% | 501 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +7.43% | 752 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -43.14% | 700 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -71.46% | 1,231 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +887.19% | 4,314 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +30.84% | 437 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -24.77% | 334 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +21.64% | 444 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -16.09% | 365 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +46.96% | 435 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +1.37% | 296 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +9.77% | 292 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -13.64% | 266 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -24.88% | 308 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +5.67% | 410 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -42.86% | 388 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +156.23% | 679 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -17.19% | 265 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -15.57% | 320 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +0.8% | 379 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +16.77% | 376 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -27.96% | 322 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -5.5% | 447 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +59.8% | 473 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -29.19% | 296 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -8.33% | 418 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +114.08% | 456 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -34.86% | 213 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -34.47% | 327 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -22.52% | 499 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +96.94% | 644 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -33.81% | 327 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +45.29% | 494 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +9.68% | 340 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -28.9% | 310 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -55.24% | 436 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -71.88% | 974 |
| July 2023 | n/a | n/a | 3,464 |
How many people play Xenonauts 2 right now?
228 people are playing Xenonauts 2 on Steam right now. That makes it the #1,838 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 228 players. Today's peak is 21% below its 30-day average daily peak of 290.
Xenonauts 2 player count history
Over the last 30 days Xenonauts 2 averaged a daily peak of 290 players, up 7% compared with the 30 days before (271). Its highest point this month (386) is 11% below the same period last year (435). In its first month after release (Jul 1, 2023) it peaked at 3,464 players. Today's player count is 5% of its all-time peak of 4,314, set on Apr 1, 2026.
Best time to play Xenonauts 2
Based on the last 14 days, Xenonauts 2 is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 55% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Xenonauts 2 players by hour and weekday
When Xenonauts 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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About Xenonauts 2
Wage a global war of resistance against an alien invasion. Command turn-based tactical battles, build a network of covert bases, directly control your fighter wings, and achieve strategic victory in a simulation of asymmetric warfare against a technologically superior foe.
- Developer
- Goldhawk Interactive
- Publisher
- Hooded Horse
- Released
- Jul 1, 2023
- Genre
- RPG, Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 11 languages, 1 with full audio
Screenshots
Xenonauts 2 price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Xenonauts 2 is at its full price of $39.99. It usually goes on sale for about 35% off (around $25.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $19.99.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.
Xenonauts 2 price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $39.99 | $39.99 | base |
| Euro area | 39,99€ | $44.65 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £34.99 | $46.83 | +17% |
| Canada | C$ 39.99 | $28.43 | -29% |
| Australia | A$ 59.95 | $41.19 | +3% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 59.99 | $33.25 | -17% |
| Brazil cheapest | R$79,99 | $14.53 | -64% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 399.99 | $21.39 | -47% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | -50% |
| Poland | 149,99 zł | $38.12 | -5% |
| Switzerland | CHF 39.95 | $48.79 | +22% |
| Norway | 399,00 kr | $42.32 | +6% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | -50% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $15.99 | $15.99 | -60% |
| South Africa | R 399.00 | $24.13 | -40% |
| India | ₹1,499.00 | $15.96 | -60% |
| Indonesia | Rp 299 999 | $16.57 | -59% |
| China | ¥149.00 | $22.33 | -44% |
| Japan | ¥3,980 | $25.14 | -37% |
| South Korea | ₩ 39,900 | $29.37 | -27% |
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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Xenonauts 2 reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Xenonauts 2 on Twitch
Twitch category "Xenonauts 2", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Xenonauts 2 Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 29 Oct 2026, with a peak of 96 viewers and 4 on average.
Xenonauts 2 streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Xenonauts 2 achievements
Xenonauts 2 has 20 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 37.6% of them; the rarest, Commander Victory, is held by 1.0% of players.
First ContactKill a hostile unit in a tactical combat mission.89.0%- First Of ManyLose a soldier in a tactical combat mission.82.9%
- CounterfireKill an alien with reaction fire during a tactical combat mission.70.3%
- Welcome To EarthShoot down a UFO with an interceptor.68.0%
- Stunning WorkCause an enemy unit to fall unconscious.64.5%
- ExpansionistConstruct an additional base on the Geoscape.57.1%
- Unfriendly FireKill one of your own soldiers during a tactical combat mission.44.7%
- All Your BaseCapture the Cleaner facility.43.8%
- Future WarfareKill an alien with an energy weapon.42.6%
- God Of WarHave a soldier with 20 alien kills.40.0%
- Maximum PowerHave a soldier achieve the rank of Colonel.35.7%
- Air SuperiorityHave an interceptor shoot down 20 UFOs.22.3%
- Ultimate PowerDeploy a squad consisting entirely of Colonels on a tactical mission.19.0%
- War MachineEquip a soldier with a Vanguard Battlesuit.18.2%
- Sunk My BattleshipShoot down a Battleship UFO with an interceptor.15.8%
- XenonautHidden achievement13.3%
- Recruit VictoryWin the campaign on Recruit difficulty or higher.12.2%
- Soldier VictoryWin the campaign on Soldier difficulty or higher.8.8%
- Veteran VictoryWin the campaign on Veteran difficulty or higher.2.1%
- Commander VictoryWin the campaign on Commander difficulty.1.0%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Xenonauts 2 news and patch notes
- Nov 3, 2026 Full Release 7.28.0 STABLE / Unity 6.6 Test Build Released! Patch notes
- Oct 27, 2026 Full Release 7.28.0 / Unity 6.6 Test Build Released! (Experimental) Patch notes
- Oct 23, 2026 Full Release 7.27.13 STABLE Released!
- Oct 9, 2026 Save 50% on Xenonauts 2
- Oct 7, 2026 Full Release 7.27.12 STABLE Released!
- Oct 2, 2026 Save 50% on Xenonauts 2
- Sep 30, 2026 Full Release 7.27.12 Released! (Experimental) Patch notes
- Sep 29, 2026 Full Release 7.27.11 STABLE Released!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Xenonauts 2 FAQ
Is Xenonauts 2 dead?
Xenonauts 2 has a small but active player base. 228 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 7% on the month before).
How many people play Xenonauts 2?
228 people are playing Xenonauts 2 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 228 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Xenonauts 2?
Xenonauts 2 reached its all-time Steam peak of 4,314 concurrent players on Apr 1, 2026.
Is Xenonauts 2 growing or declining?
Xenonauts 2 is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 290, up 7% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Xenonauts 2 most active?
Xenonauts 2 usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Xenonauts 2 cost?
Xenonauts 2 costs $39.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Xenonauts 2 has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Xenonauts 2 on Steam is $19.99 (50% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $39.99 right now.
Is Xenonauts 2 on sale right now?
No, Xenonauts 2 is at its full price of $39.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 35%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 50%.
Where is Xenonauts 2 cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Xenonauts 2 is cheapest in Brazil at R$79,99, about $14.53 or 64% below the US price of $39.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Xenonauts 2 good?
Steam players rate Xenonauts 2 Very Positive: 80% of 2,952 reviews are positive.
When did Xenonauts 2 come out?
Xenonauts 2 was released on Steam on Jul 1, 2023.
Who made Xenonauts 2?
Xenonauts 2 was developed by Goldhawk Interactive and published by Hooded Horse.
Is Xenonauts 2 still worth playing?
Xenonauts 2 has a smaller but active community on Steam today (228 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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