After Nearly 7 Years, Star Wars Battlefront 2 – A Game That Once Received Low Ratings, Has Recently Recorded a Significant Spike in Player Numbers on May 4th, Coinciding with Global “Star Wars Day”.
Released in 2017, Star Wars Battlefront 2 was at the center of controversy when EA decided to lock iconic characters like Darth Vader behind a paywall, forcing players to grind or spend money to unlock them.
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Under constant pressure, EA was forced to revamp its reward system, drastically reducing the number of points required to unlock characters while implementing a slew of updates: improvements to the progression system, engaging new Co-op modes, and notably, the Clone Wars update featuring characters like Geonosis, Obi-Wan Kenobi, General Grievous, Count Dooku, and Anakin Skywalker. This overhaul helped Battlefront 2 make a strong comeback, garnering more positive reviews, especially following its free release on the Epic Games Store, which achieved 19 million downloads. However, after the update phase ended, the game faded into obscurity.
May 4th each year is celebrated by fans as Star Wars Day (derived from the famous phrase “May the Force be with you” – transformed into “May the 4th”), and this year, it has become more vibrant than ever. In this context, it’s no surprise that Battlefront 2 has suddenly come alive in the hearts of many Star Wars fans. The game has become a cult classic, allowing players to relive grand battles – something very few current Star Wars games can offer. According to Steam statistics, the number of concurrent players for Battlefront 2 surged by 254.5%, reaching 5,583 players, marking the second-highest number in this gaming genre’s history on the platform. The closest the game had come to such a peak was during its prime, with over 10,000 simultaneous players.
After the surprising resurgence on May 4th, the biggest question that the community is asking is: What is EA planning to do with the Battlefront brand? It has been over 5 years since Battlefront 2 officially ceased support, while this franchise still holds significant appeal. The phrase “EA, is Battlefront 3 coming?” is circulating across various forums. Currently, the price of Star Wars Battlefront 2 has been reduced by up to 80% on Steam, now only costing 190,000 VND. This discount will end on May 16th.
