Battlefield 2042 is recovering from a rocky start on Steam: Player numbers are rising. The game recorded the highest player counts in November 2022 since December 2021. What could be the reason for this?
Why is Battlefield 2042 experiencing an upward trend again? Two factors could be related to the current increase in player numbers on Steam:
- On Steam, the big Steam Autumn Sale 2022 took place from November 22 to November 29, 2022 at 7:00 PM, during which many titles were on discount. Included was Battlefield 2042, which was reduced by 67% from €59.99 to €19.79 (via Steam).
- Additionally, on November 22, 2022, the new Season 3 with the motto: “Escalation” featuring new content started in the game. Already in the trailer for the season start, players were optimistic and said it would be the best season yet in Battlefield 2042.
Here you can see a trailer for Season 3 in Battlefield 2042:
Current Status of Battlefield 2042 on Steam
What do the current player numbers on Steam look like? Based on the website SteamCharts, the player numbers for Battlefield 2042 can be tracked.
The peak number of players in the last 30 days is 17,885 people. This is the highest value since December 2021 when there were still 47,367 players.
The rise in player numbers on Steam began on November 22; prior to that, the player numbers for Battlefield 2042 were significantly lower.
This figure only accounts for people playing the game on Steam and excludes all console players on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Reviews on Steam have improved by 26%
How is Battlefield 2042 currently performing on Steam? The ratings on the gaming platform also indicate a positive trend for the shooter:
- The overall ratings for the game are mostly negative: only 32% are positive.
- However, the recent reviews from the last few days show a significantly better score with 58% positive ratings.
The upward trend for Battlefield began even before the new season: Season 2 already impressed more players.
What comes after the Autumn Sale 2022? Currently, there is again a special offer on Steam for Battlefield 2024. With a discount of 67%, the game costs €19.79 instead of €59.99 until December 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
Moreover, undecided players will soon have the chance to test Battlefield 2042 for free and get a current impression of the shooter:
From December 1 to 5, 2022, there will be a free period in Battlefield 2042 on Steam, during which players can try out the game.
The gaming platform itself is also currently on the rise regarding player numbers: Steam has more active gamers than ever before – these MMORPGs and online games are especially popular.
