Battlefield 2042 is currently increasing the number of players per match more than its predecessors. Never before have so many soldiers been able to battle each other on a map. MeinMMO gives you an overview.
How many players can play against each other? Here are some decisive factors. Depending on the mode, the numbers vary, and the platform you play on is also crucial.
In general, Battlefield 2042 offers the highest possible number of players per match. Up to 128 players are possible, allowing 64 against 64 players to compete.
This is only the case on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. According to DICE, the PS4 and Xbox One are technically limited and must make compromises with some other differences in player numbers.
Maximum Player Numbers for All-Out Warfare, Hazard Zone, and Battlefield Portal
Battlefield 2042 has three major categories and four modes that the multiplayer divides into. This refers to All-Out Warfare, Hazard Zone, and Battlefield Portal.
This is how it looks in All-Out Warfare: All-Out Warfare includes two modes, Breakthrough and Conquest. Here, 128 players per match are possible, older consoles only support a maximum of 64 players.
This is how it looks in Hazard Zone: In the Hazard Zone mode, for example, there are not 128 players per match, but a maximum of 32. This is because the mode is set up more like Escape from Tarkov or Hunt: Showdown and there are numerous NPC enemies on the maps. Here you will find a summary of Hazard Zone and how the mode works.
There are also restrictions for older consoles here. Instead of 32 players, only 24 players are possible. The reason lies in another limitation for Xbox One and PS4: The maps are significantly smaller than on PC or the newer consoles.
This is how it looks in Battlefield Portal: Since players in Battlefield Portal can create their own matches and can modify almost everything thanks to numerous tools, 128 players per match are also possible here.
However, this is only valid for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Highest Player Count per Match in the Battlefield Series
How was it until now? The recent Battlefield installments were still released for PS4 and Xbox One. Due to technical restrictions, the player counts were limited to a maximum of 64 players per match, meaning teams of 32 against 32 players could compete.
Here’s a brief list:
- Battlefield 3
- 64 players on PC
- 24 players on Xbox 360 and PS3
- Battlefield 4
- 64 players on PC, Xbox One, and PS4
- 24 players on Xbox 360 and PS3
- Battlefield Hardline
- 64 players on PC, Xbox One, and PS4
- 24 players on Xbox 360 and PS3
- Battlefield 1
- 64 players on PC, Xbox One, and PS4
- Battlefield V
- 64 players on PC, Xbox One, and PS4
64 players have been a long tradition. However, compromises have often had to be made with consoles, as they are traditionally technically weaker than modern gaming PCs.
Since the Xbox One and PS4, the numbers have at least leveled out, and the PS5 and Xbox Series can actually achieve 128 players now.
What do you think? Are the player counts okay for you? Or would you have preferred more or fewer?
If you don’t yet know the maps you will be playing on: Here is an overview of all new maps from Battlefield 2042.
