Black Desert Online
- Players today
- 234,573
- Last month
- 280,001 (Jan 2026)
- Confidence
- 97%
- Seam marker
- May 2025
- Sources
- Reddit, Steam, Twitch
Updated Jan 16, 2026.
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Black Desert Online has 126,555 (117.2% more) players online today compared to FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn.
| Metric | Black Desert Online | FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Players today | 234,573 | 108,018 | +126,555 |
| Last reported month | 280,001 (Jan 2026) | 227,999 (Jan 2026) | +52,002 |
| Avg of last 6 months | 278,930 | 263,467 | +15,464 |
| Year-over-year change | +41.8% (+82,501) | -74.2% (-655,301) | +116.0 pts |
| Peak month | 951,400 (Jan 2024) | 3,980,650 (Jan 2024) | -3,029,250 |
| Confidence (today) | 97% | 96% | +1 pts |
| Scale factor | 50.00 | 50.00 | 0.00 |
| Last updated | Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 | -- |
Monthly player overlap
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FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn
- Players today
- 108,018
- Last month
- 227,999 (Jan 2026)
- Confidence
- 96%
- Seam marker
- May 2025
- Sources
- Reddit, Steam, Twitch
Updated Jan 16, 2026.