Lost Ark player count: How many are playing it in 2025?

Lost Ark has gone through a wild ride since release, with its fair share of ups and downs. Regardless, the game is still going strong with a prominent and growing player base. As of now, according to SteamCharts — the game has 29,188 active players — with a peak of 37,781 players in the last 24 hours.

In this article, we have shared how many players can you expect when logging into Lost Ark and what is the reason behind the consistent player base of this MMO.

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How many players are playing Lost Ark in 2025

The player count is growing steadily (Image via SteamCharts)

As mentioned earlier, the current peak of players in Steam is around 37,781. While these numbers are a significant drop from the all-time peak of 1,324,761 players — they still reflect a dedicated player base. Additionally, PlayerAuctions estimates an average of 200,000 players per month.

If we factor in the players who don’t use Steam to log into the game, we can safely assume that Lost Ark at least gets between 200k-250k players each month. This is an amazing number for a six-year-old MMORPG — so if you decide to get into the game — finding a lack of players will be your last concern.

The reason behind the recent spike in player numbers can be the game's latest updates. With their new roadmap, the developers have been stepping up their efforts to better cater to Western audiences, addressing cultural gameplay differences and delivering consistent content updates.

The updates are a big reason why the player counts got a spike (Image via Amazon Games)

In January, the Brelshaza rematch raid will challenge players with its difficulty, but a new system called Frontier will gradually reduce the raid's challenge week by week. February promises even more excitement with the introduction of the Specialist class, Wild Soul — a druid-like character with transformative abilities. Additionally, a progression event could help new and returning players jump into higher-tier content.

While the player count may not rival its early days, the consistent numbers reflect a loyal community. The upcoming updates, especially the new classes, raids, and events show Amazon and Smilegate’s commitment to keeping Lost Ark fresh and engaging.