Star Wars Battlefront 2 has just broken its all-time concurrent player record on Steam, hitting an impressive 18,635 players online simultaneously—eight years after the game’s original release.
The updated numbers were reported by SteamDB, showing a massive surge in interest for the once-controversial title. This is a significant jump from its previous peak of 10,489 players in January 2021.
💥 What’s Fueling the Comeback?
Several key events have sparked the sudden resurgence:
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Fan Campaign for Battlefront 3: A growing online movement is calling on EA to officially green-light Star Wars Battlefront 3.
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Andor Season 2 Finale: The highly acclaimed series wrapped up this month, reigniting Star Wars fandom across the board.
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Celebrity Endorsement: Actor Muhannad Ben Amor (Wilmon Paak in Andor) posted his 469-hour playtime on social media, urging EA to release Battlefront 3 “ASAP.”
🌍 Could the Real Player Count Be Higher?
While the Steam numbers are verified, some fans speculate that total concurrent players across all platforms could exceed 160,000. Unfortunately, consoles like PlayStation and Xbox do not publicly share player data, leaving the true figure unconfirmed.
Still, the Steam surge is a strong signal that interest in the franchise is far from fading.
🎮 From Controversy to Comeback
Battlefront 2 originally launched in 2017 to heavy backlash over its loot box system. Years of rework and content updates turned it into one of the most beloved multiplayer shooters set in the Star Wars universe.
Today, its player base is not only alive—but thriving.
🚨 Will EA Respond?
With the community more vocal than ever and Star Wars fandom at a high, all eyes are on EA. Whether this surge leads to a new Battlefront installment remains to be seen, but the momentum is undeniable.
If you’ve been waiting to jump back in—or try it for the first time—now is the perfect time to join the battle.