Summary

  • The recent success of Star Wars projects has led to a player spike in Battlefront 2.
  • Andor's season finale is likely the recent cause contributing to the player spike in Battlefront 2, sparking demand for a potential Battlefront 3.
  • Fortnite's Galactic Battle, May 4 celebrations, and Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith's anniversary could also be behind the increased player count, particularly on Steam.

Star Wars Battlefront 2 has seen a jaw-dropping player spike recently, and it’s largely thanks to the recent success of another project existing in the galaxy far, far away. Other factors that have contributed to the player increase include the May 4 celebrations, an annual Star Wars event, and the anniversary of Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith, which received a re-release in cinemas. Additionally, Fortnite’s new Galactic Battle could also have brought a large chunk of players back to Star Wars Battlefront 2, which involves an Imperial takeover in the battle royale.

The action shooter was developed by DICE, in collaboration with Criterion Games and Motive Studios, and released to the public in 2017, focusing its narrative on original character, Iden Versio, who joins the New Republic against the Galactic Empire. Star Wars Battlefront 2 is one of the best space games with ship-boarding, including the likes of Executive Assault 2, Heat Signature, and FTL: Faster Than Light, and is a fantastic, immersive experience that puts players in the epic space opera action.

Spotted by TikTok account dailymailgaming, the report noted Star Wars Battlefront 2’s player count had risen to its highest number since 2021, particularly on the PC platform Steam, following the successful series finale of Disney Plus’ Andor. The resurgence follows Star Wars Battlefront 2’s massive player spike on May 4, and the sequel also managed to top the 25 most-played games list on Xbox, beating the likes of Microsoft’s flagship titles Halo and Destiny, which is a stunning feat considering the game hasn’t been updated in five years.

Star Wars Battlefront 2 Sees Massive Player Spike After Andor Finale

Thankfully, news of the game’s player spike is on a much more positive note than April’s report that Star Wars Battlefront 2 was being ruined by hackers, making online play impossible to enjoy while EA worked on a solution. Furthermore, Andor’s two-season success proves the Star Wars community is still as popular as ever, and the political spectacle is a worthwhile binge while fans wait for the upcoming The Mandalorian & Grogu film, expected to be released in 2026.

Not only did Andor facilitate the sequel’s player boost, but in a knock-on effect, the spike also sparked fans’ demand for the canceled Star Wars Battlefront 3 project to be reignited. The community believes EA’s third installment could have been the blueprint for the perfect live-service Star Wars experience, and since the first two games are so beloved, perhaps the publisher will listen to players’ calls and embark on making a trilogy.

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Star Wars Battlefront 2
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November 17, 2017
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T for Teen: Violence
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DICE
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Electronic Arts
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Frostbite
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Online Multiplayer
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Star Wars
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