Apex Legends averaged 85,744 concurrent players on Steam over the last 30 days as of February 2026, with a peak of 202,729. The free-to-play battle royale from Respawn Entertainment maintains an estimated 20 to 22 million monthly active players across all platforms and has earned $3.4 billion in lifetime net bookings since its 2019 launch. This article covers the latest Apex Legends player count, revenue, regional distribution, and streaming data.
Apex Legends Statistics (2026)
- Apex Legends has an estimated 20 to 22 million monthly active players across all platforms in 2026.
- The game averaged 85,744 concurrent Steam players in February 2026, with a peak of 202,729.
- Lifetime net bookings surpassed $3.4 billion through March 2024, according to EA earnings data.
- Over 130 million players have registered accounts since the game launched in February 2019.
- EA projects a 40% year-over-year decline in Apex net bookings for fiscal year 2026.
How Many People Play Apex Legends in 2026?
Apex Legends recorded an average of 85,744 concurrent players on Steam during the 30-day window ending in February 2026. Peak concurrent users on Steam hit 202,729 in the same period. Steam accounts for roughly 30% to 40% of the total player base, which puts cross-platform concurrent numbers between 250,000 and 600,000 at any given time.
Across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC combined, Apex Legends maintains between 20 and 22 million monthly active players. Total registered accounts surpassed 130 million since the game launched in February 2019.
| Month | Average Players (Steam) | Peak Players (Steam) |
|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | 85,744 | 202,729 |
| January 2026 | 86,433 | 206,450 |
| December 2025 | 78,781 | 191,112 |
| November 2025 | 89,983 | 229,804 |
| October 2025 | 73,654 | 181,156 |
| September 2025 | 83,773 | 199,203 |
| August 2025 | 101,673 | 248,781 |
| July 2025 | 90,567 | 209,736 |
| June 2025 | 106,934 | 250,796 |
| May 2025 | 134,647 | 262,219 |
| April 2025 | 106,841 | 199,349 |
| March 2025 | 90,276 | 185,193 |
Source: Steam Charts
Apex Legends Player Count Over the Years
The Steam platform recorded Apex Legends’ all-time peak of 624,473 concurrent players in February 2023, during the Season 16 launch. Average monthly players on Steam climbed from around 131,000 in 2021 to 199,000 in 2023 before dropping to 139,000 in 2024 after controversial battle pass changes.
By 2025, the yearly average settled near 95,000. Early 2026 data shows the game holding at about 86,000 average players on Steam, a figure that suggests the decline has slowed considerably.
| Year | Average Monthly Players (Steam) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 131,000 |
| 2022 | 188,000 |
| 2023 | 199,000 |
| 2024 | 139,000 |
| 2025 | 95,000 |
| 2026 (partial) | 86,000 |
Source: Steam Charts
Apex Legends Player Count by Platform
Apex Legends is available on Windows PC via Steam and the EA App, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. The mobile version launched in 2022 and was discontinued in May 2023. Steam represents 30% to 40% of total player traffic. Console players, particularly on PlayStation, make up the majority of the active base.
| Platform | Available |
|---|---|
| Windows (Steam / EA App) | Yes |
| PlayStation 4/5 | Yes |
| Xbox One / Series X|S | Yes |
| Nintendo Switch | Yes |
| Linux / Mac | No |
| Android / iOS | No (discontinued May 2023) |
Source: EA / Respawn Entertainment
Apex Legends Players by Country
The United States accounts for 25.8% of global Apex Legends traffic, the largest single-country share. Japan follows at 14.2%, making it a top-two market and a reason EA has invested in dedicated Japanese-language ALGS broadcasts. The United Kingdom, Germany, and Brazil round out the top five. North America and Europe combined account for about 55% of the player base, a split similar to what Fortnite’s regional data shows.
| Rank | Country | Share of Player Base |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 25.8% |
| 2 | Japan | 14.2% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 7.8% |
| 4 | Germany | 5.6% |
| 5 | Brazil | 5.4% |
| 6 | South Korea | 4.9% |
| 7 | France | 4.5% |
| 8 | Canada | 3.8% |
| 9 | Australia | 2.7% |
| 10 | Mexico | 2.4% |
Source: SimilarWeb, Google Trends
Apex Legends Twitch Streaming Statistics
Apex Legends averaged 14,600 Twitch viewers over the past 30 days, with 10.5 million hours watched. Around 1,600 channels streamed the game at any given time. The all-time peak viewership hit 568,653 concurrent viewers, driven by ALGS tournament broadcasts. Apex ranks 23rd among all Twitch games by average viewership and maintains a steady position in esports viewership rankings.
| Metric | Value (Last 30 Days) |
|---|---|
| Average Viewers | 14,600 |
| Peak Viewers (All-Time) | 568,653 |
| Hours Watched | 10.5 Million |
| Average Channels Streaming | 1,600 |
| Hours Streamed | 1.2 Million |
Source: TwitchTracker, SullyGnome
How Much Revenue Has Apex Legends Generated?
EA reported $3.4 billion in cumulative net bookings for Apex Legends through March 2024. All revenue comes from cosmetic microtransactions and battle pass sales. The United States leads player spending at roughly 30% of total revenue. EA’s FY26 guidance projected a 40% year-over-year drop in Apex net bookings, though Q1 FY26 results came in above expectations.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Lifetime Net Bookings (through March 2024) | $3.4 Billion |
| Total Registered Users | 130+ Million |
| Top Spending Country | United States (~30%) |
| Revenue Model | Cosmetics and Battle Passes |
Source: EA Earnings Reports
Apex Legends Annual Revenue Breakdown
Apex Legends revenue peaked around $700 million in EA’s fiscal year 2022 and has declined since. FY2024 brought in an estimated $500 million, while FY2025 dropped to roughly $350 million. Analyst projections for FY2026 put the figure near $210 million. EA has not published exact annual breakdowns, but earnings call commentary and third-party estimates track the decline clearly. For comparison, other free-to-play competitors like Rocket League have seen similar revenue swings tied to content cadence.
| EA Fiscal Year | Estimated Apex Legends Revenue |
|---|---|
| FY2020 (Apr 2019 – Mar 2020) | ~$600 Million |
| FY2021 (Apr 2020 – Mar 2021) | ~$600 Million |
| FY2022 (Apr 2021 – Mar 2022) | ~$700 Million |
| FY2023 (Apr 2022 – Mar 2023) | ~$650 Million |
| FY2024 (Apr 2023 – Mar 2024) | ~$500 Million |
| FY2025 (Apr 2024 – Mar 2025) | ~$350 Million (est.) |
| FY2026 (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026) | ~$210 Million (proj.) |
Source: EA Earnings Calls, Analyst Estimates
FAQ
How many people play Apex Legends in 2026?
Apex Legends has 20 to 22 million monthly active players across all platforms. On Steam alone, it averages 85,744 concurrent players with a peak of 202,729 as of February 2026.
What is the Apex Legends all-time peak player count?
The all-time Steam peak was 624,473 concurrent players in February 2023 during the Season 16 launch. Cross-platform peak likely exceeded 1.5 million.
Is Apex Legends losing players?
Steam averages dropped from 199,000 in 2023 to 86,000 in early 2026. The rate of decline has slowed, and player counts appear to be stabilizing around current levels.
How much money has Apex Legends made?
EA reported $3.4 billion in lifetime net bookings through March 2024. All revenue comes from cosmetic purchases and battle passes with no pay-to-win mechanics.
What platforms is Apex Legends available on?
Apex Legends runs on Windows PC (Steam and EA App), PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The mobile version was shut down in May 2023.
Sources:
Steam Charts
EA Investor Relations
TwitchTracker – Apex Legends
SimilarWeb Traffic Data
