The Dota 2 live player count reached 586,684 concurrent users on June 8, 2026, according to SteamDB, with a 24-hour peak of 638,936. The MOBA peaked at 961,289 players during The International 2025 in September and ranks #2 on Steam by daily active users. Valve’s title carries a 80.41% positive rating across 2.72 million Steam reviews twelve years after its 2013 release.
Dota 2 Key Statistics
- Dota 2 had 586,684 concurrent players on June 8, 2026 with a 24-hour peak of 638,936.
- The all-time peak reached 1,295,114 concurrent players on March 6, 2016, a record that has held for over ten years.
- The International 2025 in Hamburg pushed September peak players to 961,289 on September 21, 2025.
- Steam owner estimates range from 29.14 million (PlayTracker) to 227.88 million (Gamalytic) across various tracking services.
- Dota 2 has 2,509,596 Steam followers and 2,722,204 user reviews with an 80.41% positive rating.
Live Dota 2 Player Counter
Dota 2 Live Monthly Player Count
Peak monthly players climbed to 961,289 in September 2025 during The International 2025, followed by the Dota x Monster Hunter collaboration pushing November and December peaks above 910,000. Numbers softened through Q2 2026 with May closing at 666,526. The data below covers the last 12 months of esports-driven activity.
| Month | Average Players | Peak Players |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 421,800 | 654,886 |
| July 2025 | 432,500 | 662,650 |
| August 2025 | 528,400 | 823,126 |
| September 2025 | 615,700 | 961,289 |
| October 2025 | 571,200 | 866,394 |
| November 2025 | 622,300 | 910,511 |
| December 2025 | 610,400 | 910,834 |
| January 2026 | 572,300 | 858,889 |
| February 2026 | 617,472 | 870,940 |
| March 2026 | 615,970 | 860,845 |
| April 2026 | 483,100 | 697,050 |
| May 2026 | 434,600 | 666,526 |
Dota 2 Available Platforms
Dota 2 runs exclusively on desktop. Valve has not released the game on consoles or mobile in over twelve years, leaving the entire player base on Steam, unlike League of Legends which built a separate mobile version.
| Platform | Available |
|---|---|
| Windows | Yes |
| Linux | Yes |
| Mac | Yes |
| Xbox One/Series | No |
| PlayStation 3/4/5 | No |
| Nintendo Switch | No |
| Android | No |
| iOS | No |
Dota 2 Player Distribution by Region
Russia leads the global player base, followed by the Philippines, China, Peru, and Ukraine. Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia drive most matchmaking volume, while China numbers run through Perfect World servers that Steam does not fully track.
| Rank | Country | Interest Level (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 18.4% |
| 2 | Philippines | 9.7% |
| 3 | China | 8.9% |
| 4 | Peru | 7.3% |
| 5 | Ukraine | 6.5% |
| 6 | Germany | 5.1% |
| 7 | United States | 4.8% |
| 8 | Brazil | 4.2% |
| 9 | Indonesia | 3.9% |
| 10 | Poland | 3.4% |
Dota 2 Twitch Streaming Statistics
Dota 2 had 37,485 Twitch viewers at the time of the SteamDB snapshot with a 24-hour peak of 75,791. The all-time Twitch peak of 1,719,828 was set 4.7 years ago during The International 10 in Bucharest.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Viewers | 37,485 |
| 24-Hour Peak Viewers | 75,791 |
| All-Time Peak Viewers | 1,719,828 |
| Total Streamers (peak 2025) | 2,041 |
| Watch Hours (2025 YTD) | 184.6 million |
Dota 2 Global Player Spending
Spending fell sharply after Valve removed the annual Battle Pass in 2023 but recovered in 2025 thanks to The International compendium and the Monster Hunter crossover bundle.
| Month/Year | Spending (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 14.2 |
| Sep 2025 | 28.6 |
| Oct 2025 | 16.8 |
| Nov 2025 | 22.4 |
| Dec 2025 | 19.7 |
| Jan 2026 | 15.3 |
| Feb 2026 | 17.1 |
| Mar 2026 | 18.9 |
Total registered Dota 2 accounts: estimated 98 to 227 million across owner-tracking services. Peak spending month: September 2025, $28.6 million tied to The International compendium. Top spending country: China at 27% of global purchases.
Dota 2 Annual Revenue
Valve does not report Dota 2 revenue separately, so figures rely on Steam Marketplace tracking and third-party industry estimates. Earnings peaked in 2017 with Battle Pass sales, dropped after the model was retired, then climbed back through 2025.
| Year | Revenue (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 241 |
| 2016 | 261 |
| 2017 | 406 |
| 2018 | 388 |
| 2019 | 406 |
| 2020 | 242 |
| 2021 | 304 |
| 2022 | 121 |
| 2023 | 138 |
| 2024 | 176 |
| 2025 | 212 |
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About Dota 2
Dota 2 launched on July 9, 2013, developed and published by Valve Corporation on the Source 2 engine. The free-to-play MOBA pits two teams of five against each other, each player picking one of 124 heroes to push lanes and destroy the enemy Ancient. Game modes include All Pick, Captain’s Mode, Turbo, and the rotating Ability Draft. Players climb a seasonal Matchmaking Rating ladder from Herald up to Immortal. Free updates, hero reworks, and the wider Steam audience keep Dota 2 ranked #2 on Steam by daily active users.
FAQ
What is the current Dota 2 player count?
Dota 2 had 586,684 concurrent players on Steam as of June 8, 2026, with a 24-hour peak of 638,936. Activity climbs during EU and Southeast Asia evening hours, when totals often exceed 700,000.
What is the all-time peak player count for Dota 2?
The all-time concurrent peak hit 1,295,114 players on March 6, 2016, set during the height of the 6.86 patch cycle. No MOBA on Steam has matched that figure in the ten years since.
How many people own Dota 2?
Owner estimates vary widely by tracking method. PlayTracker estimates 29.14 million, VG Insights places the figure at 98.15 million, and Gamalytic estimates 227.88 million accounts since the 2013 Steam release.
Is Dota 2 available on mobile or console?
No. Dota 2 runs only on Windows, Mac, and Linux through Steam. Valve has never released the game on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Android, or iOS in over twelve years.
Which country has the most Dota 2 players?
Russia leads at roughly 18.4% of the global player base, followed by the Philippines, China, Peru, and Ukraine. Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia together account for over half of all active matchmaking.