Almost 2 years after launch, Battlefield 2042 completes its redemption as player count returns to launch-high levels
Oct. 16, 2023Significant improvements, a new season, and a free weekend on Steam see player numbers soar past 100,000
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As well as the various updates and changes introduced previously, includingthe return of the beloved Class system, the FPS has been available for free on Steam over last few days, which has no doubt greatly contributed to its current popularity. Still, it’s an impressive reversal of fortune for a shooter that was considered done for by many, even more so when you consider it achieved these figures on the same weekend asModern Warfare 3’s open betawas taking place.
The free-to-play period comes to an end later today, so we’ll undoubtedly see player numbers fall somewhat. That being said, with the gamecurrently reduced by 85% on SteamandSeason 6offering a decent helping of new content, it could continue to thrive in the coming weeks and months.
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