According to Steam Charts and ActivePlayer, Counter-Strike 2 remains one of the most popular games globally, consistently leading Steam’s charts for concurrent players. As of early June 2025, the game averages over 1 million concurrent players, with the most recent 30-day average at approximately 1,070,375 players. Peak concurrent player counts regularly surpass 1.7 million, with May 2025 recording a peak of 1,811,088 players, and the all-time record set in April 2025, reaching 1,866,182 concurrent players.

Monthly average player counts typically range from 800,000 to just over 1 million, with spikes during major esports events or updates. Counter-Strike 2 also sees impressive daily activity, with about 16.5 million people actively playing each day and more than 57 million watched hours on Twitch in 2025, underscoring its continued popularity and strong presence in the gaming community.

Sources: Steam Charts, ActivePlayer, Esports Insider