The phrase was saying that 12 million people have played destiny in some way, there are not 12 million still playing. A lot of people dropped out of the game, the last article I read about it 3-4 weeks about out current players around 6 million, and it is sure to be lower now. Although there will be a bump after we celebrate a certain birthday in a few days. P.s. Just google earth population before you post next time.