Call of Duty: Warzone has accumulated 125 million registered accounts globally as of 2026, six years after its March 2020 launch. The free-to-play battle royale runs on PC via Battle.net alongside PlayStation and Xbox consoles, with Microsoft now overseeing the franchise following its 2023 Activision acquisition. This article covers Warzone’s current player counts, monthly Steam trends, regional interest data, Twitch viewership figures, and annual revenue from 2020 through 2025.
Call of Duty: Warzone Key Statistics
- Warzone has 125 million registered accounts globally as of 2026
- Steam concurrent players peaked at 547 in May 2025, the highest point in the past 12 months
- The Call of Duty franchise generated $2.14 billion in revenue in 2021, its highest recorded year
- Warzone produced an estimated $3.4 billion in cosmetic and battle pass revenue through 2024
- Peak Twitch viewership for Warzone reached 1.2 million concurrent viewers
How Many People Play Call of Duty: Warzone?
Warzone crossed 100 million registered players within its first 14 months, reaching that number in April 2021. The total has grown to 125 million accounts as of 2026, though this figure reflects all-time registrations rather than currently active players.
The game’s active playerbase runs primarily through Battle.net on PC and across PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Publicly trackable Steam data covers only a portion of total PC activity, as most players access Warzone through the Battle.net client.
Call of Duty: Warzone Monthly Steam Player Count
Steam recorded a peak of 547 concurrent Warzone players in May 2025, the highest monthly peak in the 12-month tracking window. Average daily players dropped to just 10 in July and August 2025 before recovering to 139 in November 2025.
January 2026 showed a peak of 425, with a monthly average of 133 players per day — the second-highest monthly average in the tracked period.
| Month | Average Daily Players | Peak Players |
|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | 108 | 171 |
| January 2026 | 133 | 425 |
| December 2025 | 129 | 308 |
| November 2025 | 139 | 166 |
| October 2025 | 88 | 169 |
| September 2025 | 19 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 10 | 22 |
| July 2025 | 10 | 22 |
| June 2025 | 33 | 510 |
| May 2025 | 109 | 547 |
| April 2025 | 28 | 505 |
| March 2025 | 8 | 20 |
Source: SteamDB
Call of Duty: Warzone Player Count by Region
The United States leads Warzone’s geographic interest, indexed at 100%. The United Kingdom follows at 78%, with Germany at 71% and France at 68%.
Brazil ranks seventh at 52% interest, the highest among non-European markets outside North America. Mexico and Italy round out the top ten at 44% and 41% respectively.
| Rank | Country | Interest Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 100% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 78% |
| 3 | Germany | 71% |
| 4 | France | 68% |
| 5 | Canada | 63% |
| 6 | Australia | 57% |
| 7 | Brazil | 52% |
| 8 | Spain | 48% |
| 9 | Mexico | 44% |
| 10 | Italy | 41% |
Source: Google Trends / Statista
Call of Duty: Warzone Twitch Statistics
Warzone generated 2.1 billion watch hours on Twitch across its lifetime, with 48,500 streamers having broadcast the title at some point. Peak concurrent viewership hit 1.2 million viewers.
Average peak viewership sits at 324,000, a figure that reflects the game’s continued presence in live streaming despite declining from its 2021 highs.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak Average Viewers | 324,000 |
| All-Time Peak Viewers | 1,200,000 |
| Total Streamers | 48,500 |
| Lifetime Watch Hours | 2.1 billion |
Source: SullyGnome
Call of Duty: Warzone Annual Revenue
Warzone revenue is tracked within Activision’s broader Call of Duty franchise reporting. The franchise peaked at $2.14 billion in 2021, the same year Warzone recorded its highest concurrent player numbers.
Revenue fell to $1.87 billion in 2022, then dropped sharply to $1.42 billion in 2023 and $1.38 billion in 2024. The 2025 figure of $1.21 billion marks the lowest annual total in the six-year tracking window. Microsoft’s 2023 acquisition of Activision Blizzard changed how the franchise’s financials are disclosed publicly.
| Year | CoD Franchise Revenue (Billion USD) |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.91 |
| 2021 | $2.14 |
| 2022 | $1.87 |
| 2023 | $1.42 |
| 2024 | $1.38 |
| 2025 | $1.21 |
Source: Activision / Statista
Call of Duty: Warzone Monthly Spending Trends
Warzone monetizes through optional battle passes, operator bundles, and weapon blueprints. December 2025 recorded the highest monthly spending in the tracked period at $94 million, driven by end-of-year seasonal content.
February 2026 showed $41 million in estimated spending, the lowest monthly figure across the 12-month window. Total cosmetic and battle pass revenue through 2024 is estimated at $3.4 billion, with the United States accounting for roughly 34% of all spending.
| Month | Estimated Spending (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | $41 |
| January 2026 | $58 |
| December 2025 | $94 |
| November 2025 | $87 |
| October 2025 | $63 |
| September 2025 | $49 |
| August 2025 | $44 |
| July 2025 | $51 |
| June 2025 | $55 |
| May 2025 | $62 |
| April 2025 | $71 |
| March 2025 | $68 |
Source: Activision / Statista
What Platforms Is Call of Duty: Warzone Available On?
Warzone runs on Windows PC via Battle.net, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Cross-play is enabled across all platforms. The game has no native Linux or Mac version, and no mobile release exists for iOS or Android.
| Platform | Available |
|---|---|
| Windows (PC) | Yes |
| PlayStation 4 / 5 | Yes |
| Xbox One / Series X|S | Yes |
| Mac | No |
| Linux | No |
| Nintendo Switch | No |
| iOS | No |
| Android | No |
Source: Activision Official
FAQ
What is the current Call of Duty: Warzone player count?
Warzone has 125 million registered accounts globally as of 2026. Steam concurrent players peaked at 425 in January 2026. The active playerbase runs primarily through Battle.net and console platforms.
When did Warzone peak in players?
Warzone reached 100 million players in April 2021, within its first 14 months. Its highest concurrent player numbers across all platforms also occurred during 2021’s Season 3.
Is Call of Duty: Warzone still free to play in 2026?
Yes. Warzone remains free to play on PC, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox One/Series X|S. Revenue comes from optional battle passes and cosmetic bundles.
What was Warzone’s peak revenue year?
The Call of Duty franchise peaked at $2.14 billion in revenue in 2021, coinciding with Warzone’s highest player numbers. Revenue has declined each year since, reaching $1.21 billion in 2025.
Is Call of Duty: Warzone still getting updates in 2026?
Yes. Warzone continues to receive seasonal content updates under Microsoft and Activision, including new operators, weapons, and map changes each season through early 2026.
