Star Wars Battlefront 2 has once again shattered expectations, setting a new all-time player count record on Steam—twice in one month. Despite having its official support dropped by EA in 2020, the game continues to attract massive interest thanks to a combination of community-driven campaigns, Star Wars nostalgia, and perfectly timed sales.
Back in 2021, the game peaked at 10,489 concurrent players on Steam. Fast forward to May 2025, and that number was eclipsed by a new record of 18,634 players. But that wasn’t the end. Just weeks later, on June 20, Star Wars Battlefront 2 hit an even higher peak: 20,311 concurrent players, according to data from SteamDB.
Why the Sudden Surge?
The renewed interest in Battlefront 2 can be traced back to a few key events:
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The season finale of Andor Season 2, which aired in early May.
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The fan-favorite annual celebration “May the Fourth”, which reinvigorated Star Wars hype across the globe.
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A massive 90% discount, dropping the game to just $3.99 USD on Steam (running until June 26).
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A grassroots movement by players petitioning EA to green-light Star Wars Battlefront 3.
While EA hasn’t officially acknowledged the campaign for Battlefront 3, the numbers speak volumes. The community’s persistence, combined with nostalgia for large-scale Star Wars battles, has kept the game alive—and more popular than ever.
What’s Next for Battlefront Fans?
Though Battlefront 2 hasn’t received any new content in years, the player base is proving that the demand is still strong. Whether EA will listen remains to be seen, but if the current trend continues, Battlefront 2 may become the most successful “unsupported” live-service shooter of its era.
As fans continue their push, the message is loud and clear: the Force is still strong with Battlefront.