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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Sees Massive Player Surge Years After Controversial Launch
- Star Wars Battlefront II, released in 2017, has recently seen a massive surge in players on Steam and Xbox platforms after years without new support from EA.
- This resurgence follows multiple factors including annual May 4th celebrations, the hit second season of the Disney+ show Andor, and a renewed interest in classic Star Wars content.
- The game features a broad multiplayer universe with iconic heroes, authentic troopers, massive vehicle combat, and an emotional single-player campaign covering 30 years in the Star Wars timeline.
- Battlefront II recently recorded nearly 8,000 concurrent players on Steam with a 218 percent increase and ranked 22nd in Xbox most-played games, surpassing Destiny 2 and close behind Overwatch 2.
- The sustained interest suggests Star Wars Battlefront II remains a popular franchise centerpiece, fueling ongoing fan demands for a Battlefront III despite EA currently focusing on Battlefield 6 development.
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Star Wars Battlefront 2 sees massive player surge years after controversial launch
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