The hit shooterBattlefield 1is available for the extremely low price of $2 USD as part of a limited-time sale, provided players have a subscription to Xbox Game Pass. Launched in 2016,Battlefield 1took the iconic multiplayer shooter series to the battlefields of World War 1.
Ever since its inception, theBattlefieldseries has garnered affection from its fans thanks to its massive scale and focus on combined-arms combat and realistic-feeling warfare. That said, the series has had its ups and downs, and the lukewarm reception to 2021’sBattlefield 2042has players looking forward tothe eventual release ofBattlefield 6, or whatever its official title turns out to be. But ifBattlefield 2042is considered by some fans to be a lower point, 2016’sBattlefield 1is seen as one of the bestBattlefieldgames ever, thanks to its novel World War 1 setting and its focus on multiple different stories from a time period that was unusual for shooters at the time.
Battlefield 1 Goes For 90% Off in Massive Xbox Game Pass Summer Sale
Consistent price drops via sales lower the barrier to entry forBattlefield 1, attracting waves of new players that can keep servers full and the existing population engaged. As a result,Battlefield 1has maintained a steady and loyal player base, despite being nearly a decade old at this point. Thousands of players play the game on Steam alone, with many more across Xbox One and PlayStation 4.The recent transition ofBattlefield 1to EA Anticheathas also helped mitigate the problem of cheaters, making the game experience more pleasant for those trying the game for the first time out of curiosity.
The sight ofBattlefield 1on sale isn’t surprising considering its age, but it’s encouraging to see that the game is still played regularly. Many fans hailit as one of thebest World War 1 titles ever made, even if its story tends to focus more on drama than strict historical accuracy. Recent interviews aboutBattlefield6’s development also let slip thatBattlefield 1was arguably the most popular game in the wholeBattlefieldseries in terms of lifetime player count, serving as a testament to the game’s longevity.
