Call of Duty: Warzone remains a battle royale titan in 2026, but faces stiff competition from Fortnite, Battlefield 6, and rivals like Apex Legends. Bundled in the CoD HQ launcher with Black Ops 6 modes (multiplayer, Zombies, campaign). Console data stays hidden, but PC Steam metrics paint a clear picture of steady yet fading engagement.
Live Steam Stats (Jan 2, 2026)
- Current Players: 43,500
- 24h Peak: 56,300
- All Time Peak: 488,900 (Oct 2022, MW2 launch)
Across platforms, estimates peg daily actives at 1-3 million and monthly at 30-50 million with 70% console (42% PS, 25% Xbox).
Monthly Steam Averages: The Downward Trend
Warzone spiked with Verdansk’s April 2025 return (113K avg, 140K peak), but momentum faded:
| Month | Avg Players | Change | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 44,300 | -0.1% | 73,100 |
| Nov 2025 | 44,300 | +8.6% | 91,800 |
| Oct 2025 | 40,800 | -15.7% | 99,100 |
| Apr 2025 | 113,000+ | Massive spike | 140,000 |
Last 30 Days would show a decrease from 43,800 average, down 0.9% from Dec, continuing post BO6 integration dips.
How Warzone Stacks Up (Steam 30-Day Avgs)
Lagging battle royale peers:
| Game | Avg Players |
|---|---|
| PUBG | 273,500 |
| Apex Legends | 86,000 |
| Marvel Rivals | 62,000 |
| Warzone/CoD | 40,700 |
| Overwatch 2 | 26,500 |
What’s Next?
BO6 Season 1 (Omnimovement, new weapons) drew crowds, but BO7 launch underperformed. Cheaters are curbed, yet SBMM complaints and map fatigue persist.
Raven: Verdansk revival proved demand, expect 2026 tweaks to attempt Activision Blizzard to reclaim the top.
