Elite Dangerous Live Player Count and Statistics 2025
This page shows the live player count for Elite Dangerous, displaying the players actively playing the game and the peak number of players each month. We have estimated the live player count for Elite Dangerous by analyzing the latest data from various online platforms. This count represents the number of concurrent players currently engaged in the game.
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Elite Dangerous Live Player Count
| Month | Peak | Gain | % Gain |
| Last 30 days | 10,546 | 825 | 8.50% |
| Dec-24 | 9,721 | -901 | -8.50% |
| Nov-24 | 10,622 | 2,579 | 32.10% |
| Oct-24 | 8,043 | 2,040 | 34.00% |
| Sep-24 | 6,003 | 146 | 2.50% |
| Aug-24 | 5,857 | 1,768 | 43.20% |
| Jul-24 | 4,089 | -517 | -11.20% |
| Jun-24 | 4,606 | -382 | -7.70% |
| May-24 | 4,988 | -750 | -13.10% |
| Apr-24 | 5,738 | -2,235 | -28.00% |
| Mar-24 | 7,973 | 2,646 | 49.70% |
| Feb-24 | 5,327 | 683 | 14.70% |
| Jan-24 | 4,644 | 465 | 11.10% |
| Dec-23 | 4,179 | 124 | 3.10% |
| Nov-23 | 4,055 | -321 | -7.30% |
| Oct-23 | 4,376 | -728 | -14.30% |
| Sep-23 | 5,104 | 780 | 18.00% |
| Aug-23 | 4,324 | -271 | -5.90% |
| Jul-23 | 4,595 | -633 | -12.10% |
Key Highlights and Trends for Elite Dangerous:
- Strong Performance in Early 2024: The game saw significant growth in early 2024, with March showing a +49.7% gain, marking the highest growth in recent months. This was followed by August 2024, which saw a notable +43.2% increase.
- Volatility in the Middle of 2024: Between April and July 2024, there were noticeable dips, with April 2024 suffering the most significant drop of -28.0%, followed by July 2024 with a -11.2% decline. This suggests periods of fluctuation in player engagement.
- End-of-Year Fluctuations: December 2024 experienced a -8.5% drop, while November 2024 rebounded with a +32.1% increase. This highlights possible seasonal trends or updates that impacted engagement during the year-end months.
- Gradual Increase in Late 2023: Towards the end of 2023, Elite Dangerous saw a positive trend, with December 2023 marking a +3.1% gain, followed by an even more considerable +18.0% increase in September 2023.
- Overall Growth in 2024: The last 30 days show a solid +8.5% gain, demonstrating that despite some negative trends earlier in 2024, the overall engagement has seen a positive shift in recent weeks.
- Notable Highs and Lows: The game experienced some of its highest gains in March (+49.7%) and November (+32.1%), with August 2024 also being a strong month (+43.2%). However, some months saw double-digit declines, such as April 2024 (-28.0%) and July 2024 (-11.2%).
These trends suggest a fluctuating but resilient player base, with intense months driven by updates or content releases and weaker months possibly linked to off-seasons or lack of significant updates.
Elite Dangerous Overview
| Developer | Frontier Developments |
| Release Date | 16 December 2014 |
| Registered Users | 500k |
| Genre | Space trading and combat |
| Available Platforms | Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS |
Available Platforms
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Platforms |
Availability |
| Windows | ✔️ |
| Linux | ❌ |
| MAC | ✔️ |
| XBOX ONE | ✔️ |
| PS3 | ❌ |
| PS4 | ✔️ |
| PS5 | ❌ |
| Nintendo Switch | ❌ |
| Android | ❌ |
| iOS | ❌ |
FAQs
Is Elite Dangerous down?
Click here to check the server status of Elite Dangerous.
Is Elite Dangerous Cross platform?
NO, Elite Dangerous is not cross platform.
What is the release date of Elite Dangerous?
Elite Dangerous was released on 16 December 2014 and is now available globally.
What is the most popular Twitch video for Elite Dangerous?
Deluvian Point is the the most popular video for Elite Dangerous.
