Since the original XLabs master server was affected by legal notices, the community has migrated to new tracking tools. You can verify real-time numbers at:
However, here is a breakdown of the current state of the player base and how you can check it yourself: iw4x player count
"Bot Warfare" mods ensure that even if the human player count is low, you can still find a match that feels populated. Common Issues & Solutions Since the original XLabs master server was affected
Over 140 active servers are monitored, though many are "Bot Warfare" servers designed to fill with AI when real players are unavailable. Where to Find the Live Player Count Where to Find the Live Player Count Access
Access to extra weapons (like the Peacekeeper), custom maps (Nuketown), and unique camos.
The primary hub for the current IW4x client, featuring a live ticker for online players and active servers.
// Update player count when player joins or leaves void OnPlayerJoin() { playerCount++; }