How big is the player base?

[Skyforger]

Is it a steamworks only game? If so I would be worried, as there is 600 people online on average.

Which seems far to low imo, how is the playerbase/matchmaking? Are there constant games going?

[Sturm-Falke101]

Its kind of a small community like Ghost Recon Online, but I have trouble getting into most servers.... its pretty fun, sometimes I sit for 10 minutes trying to get into a 25/25 server, LOL.


This is not a console game, it is a server browser with recommended servers. Generally new friendly ones will say "Recruit Friendly" or something....

[Aydin]

The player base isn't huge but it's got a lot of consistent players and good servers.

[Cim]

I think there's something wrong with the Steam stats. If you look at this graph for instance, you see that it dropped to 0 for a while... which probably throws the averages off quite a bit:

http://steamgraph.net/index.php?action=graph&appid=4920&from=0

There's a fairly decent sized community for NS2. There's always servers up with a ton of people. If anything it's difficult to find a server with an empty slot at the moment (due to the sale/balance patch).

*edit*
It's Steamworks only by the way, and there's no matchmaking to speak of. It is just using the good ol' server browser system.

[ℛobotKinℊƎʀɪcᵌ]

Natural Selection 2
Last 30 Days: 498.7 avg players
http://steamcharts.com/app/4920

[Sturm-Falke101]

Yeah, and theres always a few new recruits joining the game!
It's a blast if your thinking about buying the game, with the servers right now theres a constant stream of aliens and marines simply because of how good the spawning is handled.....

[Kwisatz]

I'm sure the game will go on sale in the upcoming summer sale, which will hopefully bring a load of new players and retain them this time round.

Apart from that, I never have trouble to find a game that suits my preferences (16player servers). When playing with a group of friends it can get difficult to find a srever that is not full or empty. Europe that is...

[Skyforger]

Originally posted by Kwisatz:

I'm sure the game will go on sale in the upcoming summer sale, which will hopefully bring a load of new players and retain them this time round.

Apart from that, I never have trouble to find a game that suits my preferences (16player servers). When playing with a group of friends it can get difficult to find a srever that is not full or empty. Europe that is...

It is on sale now, all weekend. 66% Off, that is why I asked this question. I am considering buying it.

[Kwisatz]

What?! Already? That's why they pushed out the bt build so quick :)

Well, in this case, get it! Of course there's the chance you might not like it, but in case you do, you are in for a very unique, deep and rewarding MP experience.

[tengo chaleco]

It´s a cool game ;)

[WarpFactoid]

Player count is fairly steady at 500~ on average. With NS2 being a FPS/RTS hybrid, it's a bit niche that takes getting used to for most people.

Give it a chance! There's nothing quite satisfying bellysliding as a Gorge or ripping it up as an Exosuit :P

[That One Dude]

I came here to ask the same question because of the sale. I loved the original NS. Looks like there's enough people playing to be worth picking up. I shall see you all in game later. :)

[Soggy]

Live on the US West Coast, never have a problem finding multiple full servers at any time of day (even in the early morning hours)

[Hagymakarika]

I need just 17 awesome players to enjoy the game...

[PiCaZzO]

Uh, sale already, nice.

Always leaves you wondering if it'll go 75% in a potential summer sale.

But, I guess it'd be worth it at full price anyway!

[Hagymakarika]

Originally posted by PiCaZzO:

Uh, sale already, nice.

Always leaves you wondering if it'll go 75% in a potential summer sale.

But, I guess it'd be worth it at full price anyway!

I bought it for full price and it worth fully.