The Elder Scrolls Online
- Players today
- 191,427
- Last month
- 138,980 (Jan 2026)
- Confidence
- 100%
- Seam marker
- May 2025
- Sources
- Reddit, Steam, Twitch
Updated Jan 11, 2026.
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The Elder Scrolls Online has 6,091 (3.3% more) players online today compared to Old School RuneScape.
| Metric | The Elder Scrolls Online | Old School RuneScape | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Players today | 191,427 | 185,336 | +6,091 |
| Last reported month | 138,980 (Jan 2026) | 189,170 (Jan 2026) | -50,190 |
| Avg of last 6 months | 163,136 | 202,435 | -39,299 |
| Year-over-year change | -95.6% (-2,994,620) | -52.4% (-208,480) | -43.1 pts |
| Peak month | 8,549,400 (Jan 2024) | 771,250 (Apr 2025) | +7,778,150 |
| Confidence (today) | 100% | 100% | 0 pts |
| Scale factor | 50.00 | 50.00 | 0.00 |
| Last updated | Jan 11, 2026 | Jan 11, 2026 | -- |
Monthly player overlap
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Old School RuneScape
- Players today
- 185,336
- Last month
- 189,170 (Jan 2026)
- Confidence
- 100%
- Seam marker
- May 2025
- Sources
- Reddit, Steam, Twitch
Updated Jan 11, 2026.