It’s been a couple of good years for theStar Warsvideo game franchise, with fans getting treated to great games like theStar Wars Jediseries and the latestFortnitecollaboration. However, the game that many fans seem to be booting up recently has beenStar Wars Battlefront 2. According to Steam statistics, this 2017 title has seen a significant spike in players, which is a hot topic for discussion in r/StarWarsBattlefront and other gaming subreddits. There could be a few reasons as to whyStar Wars Battlefront 2, an almost eight-year-old game, is seeing a resurgence, which should be a sign of better things for the series.
Star Wars Battlefront 2received lukewarm reviews because of its unsatisfying single-player campaign and its initially egregious microtransactions related to upgrades for multiplayer. The game tweaked this system, making it more fair for lower spenders. However,Battlefront 2saw another setback in the swarm of cheaters, making almost every match on PC a frustrating battle. Therefore, it’s a surprise that the game continues to survive and is seeing its player count rise significantly in 2025.
Battlefront 2 has a Huge Discount on Steam
An effective way to renew players’ interest in an old game likeStar Wars Battlefront 2is to provide a discount. The game started to slash its price around May, with players being able to get the game for US$7.99 from its original price of US$39.99. This coincides with thesudden spike inBattlefront 2’s player countstarting from that month. Its price dipped lower to just $3.99 around June 19, with the Special Promotion lasting until June 27th. The 90% discount during this month could also correspond to the game reaching its five-year peak player count.
Andor and Fortnite Could be Drumming up Hype for Battlefront 3
Muhannad Ben Amor, who plays Wilmon Paak in thecritically acclaimedStar WarsshowAndor,recently posted on his Instagram story that he has logged over 469 hours ofBattlefront 2on his PlayStation 5. He also stated that he’s been playing the game since release and that “Star Warsgotta give usBattlefront 3ASAP.”
Apart from Amor’s rallying cry for a sequel,Fortnitecould also be a factor in renewing interest in theBattlefrontseries. The recent and limitedGalactic Battle Battle Royale eventlet players use iconic weapons like Captain Phasma’s F-11D Blaster, wield the power of a lightsaber and the Force by training with hologram Rey, and even ride an X-Wing or TIE fighter. Now that the event is over, the best game to provide a similar experience isStar Wars Battlefront 2.
The Rise in Battlefront 2’s Popularity is Proof of Interest for a Sequel
DICE has already ended support forStar Wars Battlefront 2, which means that fans shouldn’t expect any content updates from it. It could also be a sign that the studio isn’t interested in creating a sequel. However, the game is seeing a resurgence since more people have gotten to try it out during the past few months ofBattlefront 2’s Special Promotion on Steam.
Its player count is steadily hovering around the high 20,000s at the time of writing, so players are clearly enjoying it and riding its hype train. Meanwhile, developers and actors who worked onBattlefront 2have also voiced support and encouragement in this hype amounting to something more. The ball is seemingly now in EA and DICE’s court, and it’ll be interesting to see how longBattlefront 2’s renewed hype can be sustained.
