Half Life 2 Live Player Count and Statistics 2025
This page displays the current Half Life 2 Live Player Count, indicating how many players are playing Half Life 2 right now. You will also see the peak number of players and monthly statistics for Half Life 2. Our estimation of the Half Life 2 Live Player Count is based on the most up-to-date data collected from several online platforms. The live player count represents the number of people actively playing Half Life 2.
The live player counter graph for Half Life 2 below refreshes as players begin and end their sessions globally.
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Half Life 2 Live Player Count
Month | Peak | Gain | % Gain |
Last 30 days | 8,162 | -9,635 | -54.10% |
Dec-24 | 17,797 | -46,288 | -72.20% |
Nov-24 | 64,085 | 62,830 | 5006.40% |
Oct-24 | 1,255 | -145 | -10.40% |
Sep-24 | 1,400 | -134 | -8.70% |
Aug-24 | 1,534 | -523 | -25.40% |
Jul-24 | 2,057 | 151 | 7.90% |
Jun-24 | 1,906 | 617 | 47.90% |
May-24 | 1,289 | -267 | -17.20% |
Apr-24 | 1,556 | -889 | -36.40% |
Mar-24 | 2,445 | 823 | 50.70% |
Feb-24 | 1,622 | -1,158 | -41.70% |
Jan-24 | 2,780 | -335 | -10.80% |
Dec-23 | 3,115 | -1,897 | -37.80% |
Nov-23 | 5,012 | 3,535 | 239.30% |
Oct-23 | 1,477 | -1,402 | -48.70% |
Sep-23 | 2,879 | 1,640 | 132.40% |
Aug-23 | 1,239 | -1,092 | -46.80% |
Jul-23 | 2,331 | 674 | 40.70% |
Jun-23 | 1,657 | 492 | 42.20% |
May-23 | 1,165 | -402 | -25.70% |
Key Highlights and Trends for Half Life 2:
- Recent Performance Drop: In the last 30 days, the game experienced a significant decline with a 54.1% decrease, amounting to a loss of 9,635 units, following a similar trend of negative performance in December 2024, where it dropped by 72.2%.
- Peak Gains in November 2024: November 2024 saw a dramatic 5,006.4% increase in performance, with a peak gain of +62,830, signaling a potential resurgence or significant event that sparked interest.
- Mixed Trends Throughout 2024: There were considerable fluctuations in performance across the year, with gains seen in June and March 2024, with increases of 47.9% and 50.7%, respectively. In contrast, months like April and May faced declines of 36.4% and 17.2%, respectively.
- Volatile Year-End: The last months of 2024 and early 2025 show erratic performance, with both December 2024 and January 2024 marking considerable losses, suggesting lower user engagement at the year-end.
- Notable Growth in 2023: During 2023, particularly in November and September, there was a noteworthy recovery, with a 239.3% increase in November and 132.4% in September, signifying periods of revitalization. However, there were also significant downturns, especially in October 2023, with a 48.7% decrease.
- Consistent Declines in Summer: August months consistently showed negative trends, especially in 2023, with a 46.8% drop and in 2024, with a 25.4% drop, indicating that summer months tend to underperform.
Half Life 2 Overview
Developer | Valve |
Release Date | November 16, 2004 |
Registered Users | 10 Million |
Genre | First-person shooter |
Available Platform(s) | Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Mac OS X, Linux, Android |
Available Platforms
Platforms | Availability |
Windows | ✔️ |
Linux | ✔️ |
MAC | ✔️ |
Xbox | ✔️ |
Xbox 360 | ✔️ |
PS3 | ✔️ |
PS4 | ❌ |
PS5 | ❌ |
Nintendo Switch | ❌ |
Android | ✔️ |
iOS | ❌ |
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Is Half Life 2 Cross platform?
Yes, Half Life 2 is cross platform.
What is the release date of Half Life 2?
Half Life 2 was released on November 16, 2004 and is now available globally.