Valorant, now entering its third year since launch and is still to encounter its biggest challenges concerning its player base. Let's dive into the numbers and examine the metrics to see what they predict for the game's future.
Valorant currently stands as one of the most popular FPS game in the market, continuously drawing in more players over time. Sustaining this growth is crucial for Riot, as a steadily increasing player count ensures the game's longevity.
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Valorant: August 2023 Player Count
The client currently does not provide real-time or monthly player count statistics. For example, Dota 2 had a live player count display about two years ago, but it was removed for specific reasons. This practice appears to be a standard policy across various game developers.
Tracker.gg functions similarly to op.gg for League of Legends, dotabuff for Dota 2, or HLTV for CS:GO. It utilizes the Valorant API to track various Valorant stats, including the number of players.
As of August, a total of 9,456,890 players have logged in and played the game.
Valorant Player Count by the Months
Curious about whether Valorant's player count is increasing or decreasing? The table below provides insight into the stats, indicating whether Valorant is experiencing growth.
| Month | Player Count | Gain/Loss% |
| January | 18,886,523 | // |
| February | 18,296,396 | -3.1% |
| March | 20,124,255 | +10% |
| April | 20,100,075 | -0.1% |
| May | 19,835,109 | -1.3% |
| June | 20,066,829 | +1.2% |
| July | 20,407,122 | +1.7% |
| August | 9,456,890 (5 days count) | // |
The metrics indicate that whenever something significant is launched, Valorant attracts numerous new players, but during less eventful periods, its player count shows a slow decline. This metric tracks the number of players who entered the game, not whether they played matches. Presently, there's no way to determine the number of "actual active players" or set a criterion for a certain number of matches played in a month.
I'm gonna show this to anyone who asks me about Valorant's player base https://t.co/WyOXK2iD5t
— Hru (@HerosLife) August 4, 2023
March witnessed the release of Gekko, which significantly caught the attention of many players. It resulted in a remarkable 10% growth rate in Valorant's player base, largely attributed to Episode 6 Act 2.
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