Why Is Star Wars Battlefront 2 Blowing Up Again in 2024?
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is suddenly everywhere – and it’s not just nostalgia or wishful thinking about Battlefront 3. This eight-year-old shooter from EA and DICE just smashed its own records on Steam, hitting over 35,000 concurrent players. What’s behind this massive comeback? It’s a mix of Star Wars fever, community events, and some serious discounts.
- Battlefront 2 just broke its Steam player record
- Star Wars events and anniversaries sparked renewed hype
- Community mods and dedicated servers played a big role
- Discounts and EA Play access boosted the numbers
- Is Battlefront 3 finally on the cards?
Why is everyone playing Star Wars Battlefront 2 right now?
Let’s get straight to the point: Star Wars Battlefront 2 became a hot topic again thanks to a perfect storm of Star Wars buzz. The hype around the Andor series, the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith returning to cinemas, and big Star Wars-themed events in Fortnite and Monopoly Go all combined to remind fans how much fun it is to blast droids and stormtroopers.
Interest started to climb around May the Fourth – classic Star Wars Day – which landed right in the middle of Andor Season 2. According to SteamCharts, daily peak players on Steam jumped from about 1,000 to 5,000. Then, with Revenge of the Sith back in theaters and the community rallying online, the numbers just kept climbing.
Community power and a little help from Kyber
Longtime fans didn’t just sit and watch – they organized. The team at Kyber, a dedicated server and modding hub, held a big “resurgence” event on May 24. Players were determined to break the old Steam record of 10,345 concurrents set in January 2021 – and they blew right past it. Social media filled up with former developers cheering the community on.
As Manuel S. Llanes, Battlefront 2’s former design director, posted on Reddit:
“As a former developer of SWBF2 it’s amazing to see old and new players check out the game. While us devs are a bit scattered across the galaxy I am sure I can speak for all the rebels and say that it means a lot.”
Discounts, streaming, and the power of nostalgia
Of course, EA’s huge discount didn’t hurt. Until July 10, you can grab the Celebration Edition for just $3.99 on Steam. Plus, the game’s available on EA Play, making it even easier to jump in. According to Circana, Battlefront 2 even cracked the top 15 most-played games on PlayStation and Xbox last month.
The hype reached new heights when NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving streamed Battlefront 2 on Twitch this weekend, telling viewers:
“I love this game. I want them to make Battlefront 3 already, bro.”
NBA star Kyrie Irving streamed Star Wars Battlefront 2 this week and wants Battlefront 3!
"I love this game… I want to play the best Battlefront 2 players in the world. I want them to make Battlefront 3 already bro!" pic.twitter.com/oCK9eQlq6D
— Daily Star Wars Games (@Daily_SWGames) June 21, 2025
Will EA finally make Star Wars Battlefront 3?
So, will all this excitement convince EA to make Battlefront 3? Right now, it looks unlikely. EA and DICE are busy with the next Battlefield, The Sims, Skate, Apex Legends, and big projects like Iron Man and another Star Wars Jedi game. But if Battlefront 2 can go from a pay-to-win pariah to a beloved shooter, maybe – just maybe – anything’s possible in a galaxy far, far away.
