How many people are playing Palworld?

Palworld has 38,931 players in-game on Steam right now, and peaked at 67,734 concurrent players in the last 24 hours. The live count updates hourly.

Is Palworld on Steam?

Yes. Palworld is on Steam, and its live concurrent player count is tracked on this page and updated hourly.

What platforms is Palworld on?

Palworld is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One.

Is Palworld free to play?

No. Palworld costs $20.99 on Steam (currently 30% off).

Is Palworld still popular?

Palworld is declining. Over the past 30 days its player count is down 31%.

When did Palworld release?

Palworld was first released on July 10, 2026.

Palworld

Jul 10, 2026ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upXbox Series X|SPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5MacXbox One

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Palworldplayer count & live stats

Palworld has 38,931 players in-game on Steam right now and peaked at 67,734 in the last 24 hours. Counts update hourly — last checked 33 minutes ago.

DecliningIts player count is down 31% over the last 30 days.

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac +1
Price: $20.99−30%
First released: Jul 10, 2026

Palworld player count

Palworld has 38,931 players in-game on Steam right now — up 0% from 24 hours ago. Its 24-hour peak was 67,734 concurrent players. Updated hourly.

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Watching on Twitch

549

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67,734 24-hour peak

77,274 7-day peak

103,376 30-day peak

331,304 all-time peak

7-day daily average players

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Live stats last updated 33 minutes ago.

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Palworld monthly peaks

Highest concurrent players recorded each month, most recent first.

Peak players reached 331,304 in August 2026 and has since fallen 49%, to 168,459 in September.

Month	Peak players	Peak viewers	Share of peak
October 2026so far	78,604	4,309	24%
September 2026	168,459	6,997	51%
August 2026	331,304	47,463	100%
July 2026	—	99,854	—

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Palworld — frequently asked questions

How many people are playing Palworld?: Palworld has 38,931 players in-game on Steam right now, and peaked at 67,734 concurrent players in the last 24 hours. The live count updates hourly.
Is Palworld on Steam?: Yes. Palworld is on Steam, and its live concurrent player count is tracked on this page and updated hourly.
What platforms is Palworld on?: Palworld is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One.
Is Palworld free to play?: No. Palworld costs $20.99 on Steam (currently 30% off).
Is Palworld still popular?: Palworld is declining. Over the past 30 days its player count is down 31%.
When did Palworld release?: Palworld was first released on July 10, 2026.

About Palworld

Palworld is a multiplayer open-world survival game that combines creature-collecting with crafting, base-building, and combat. Set on the Palpagos Islands, players capture and tame animal-like creatures called Pals, which can be used as mounts, combat partners, or workers at player-built bases. The game incorporates firearms and darker satirical elements into the monster-taming formula.

Summary via IGDB.

Palworld on Wikipedia

Palworld is a monster-taming game created and published by Japanese developer Pocketpair. It was announced in 2021 and launched through early access for Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in January 2024, and for the PlayStation 5 in September 2024. The game was fully released on July 10, 2026.

Source: Wikipedia (text under CC BY-SA 4.0).

Game details

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S (s), PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One
Developer: PocketPair
Publisher: PocketPair
ESRB rating: T
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Themes: Action, Survival, Sandbox, Open world
Official site: Visit