Current Guild Wars 2 Player Count & Population Tracker (October 2024)

Guild Wars 2 remains a thriving MMO even after more than a decade since its launch. But what is the current player count for ArenaNet’s iconic MMORPG in 2024?

In the competitive realm of MMORPGs, titles like Elder Scrolls Online, Lost Ark, and New World draw significant attention. With the availability of numerous MMOs, classic games like Guild Wars 2 can sometimes slip under the radar.

Fortunately, according to population tracking data, Guild Wars 2 is very much alive. Here’s the player count for Guild Wars 2 in October 2024.

guild wars 2 sylvari and humans stand together — ArenaNet

Is Guild Wars 2 considered a “dead game?”

Daily Player Count

As of October 2024, it is estimated that approximately 102,031 players log into Guild Wars 2 daily this month. This represents a decline in player numbers since earlier this year, according to MMO Population.

It is important to note that “player and daily login figures are estimations based on subscriber counts and online sentiment.” These estimates should be taken with caution as no official player count has been made available.

guild wars 2 end of dragons cover art — ArenaNet

Since the release of End of Dragons, Guild Wars 2’s player count remains robust.

Player Count Compared to Competitors

With a focus on the drops in player counts for World of Warcraft and New World, how does Guild Wars 2 fare against other prominent MMOs?

MMORPG	Active Daily Players
Old School RuneScape	393.11K
World of Warcraft Classic	93.53K
Final Fantasy XIV Online	346.62K
World of Warcraft	241.62K
Destiny 2	33.24K
Path of Exile	632.93K
Guild Wars 2	62.07K
RuneScape	45.72K
Lost Ark	41.36K
The Elder Scrolls Online	13.88K

While Guild Wars 2 may trail some of its larger competitors, its daily player count of over 102,031 remains significant, something many developers would envy.

Is Guild Wars 2 a Dead Game?

From the statistics presented, it’s evident that Guild Wars 2 is not dead. It continues to be one of the largest MMORPGs available and has the potential for ongoing success in the future.

The player base remains vibrant, and the player count continues to compete with titles like WoW Classic, RuneScape, and Lost Ark.

In the meantime, be sure to check out our guides on the best Guild Wars 2 addons and Antre of Adjournment for more insights.

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