Battlefield 2042 might have gone down as one of gaming’s biggest flops, but despite EA partially pulling the plug on development, it isn’t completely dead—some fans continue to keep it alive with regular check-ins. If you’re curious about Battlefield 2042’s player count in 2025, you’ve come to the right place.
When Battlefield 2042 was first launched in 2021, it was riddled with obnoxious bugs and performance issues, coupled with poor design choices that left fans hugely disappointed. While Dice tried fixing things up with updates, nothing made enough of a difference to initiate full recovery. Concluding it was too far gone, EA and Dice announced their decision to selectively pull back on Battlefield 2042, with season seven being its last season.
Despite all the drama, Battlefield 2042 continues to bring in a steady flow of players every month. Here’s everything you need to know about Battlefield 2042’s popularity and player count in 2025.
What is Battlefield 2042’s player count in 2025?
In August 2025, Battlefield 2042 staged an unexpected resurgence, hitting a peak of 74,280 players within just 48 hours between Aug. 23 and 25. According to Steam Charts, the player count began surging since Aug. 18, steadily increasing with days.
In July 2025, however, the numbers averaged at around 5,400, with a peak of just 10,158 players. In fact, Battlefield 2042 has been recording a similar monthly average (around 5,000-10,000 players) since 2021, with only a few surges here and there because of major content updates.
If you’re wondering why Battlefield 2042 is suddenly recording such promising numbers in the middle of season seven, well, it’s not because of a content update: It’s the ongoing Road to Battlefield 6 event.
By playing this event in Battlefield 2042, you can earn up to six packs of Battlefield 6 rewards, featuring a total of 24 items. All you need to do is complete challenges and progress through the Free Pass.
The Road to Battlefield 6 event will end on Oct. 7. So if you’re planning to participate, make sure to grab all the rewards you can as soon as possible. As for Battlefield 2042’s popularity, it’s likely going to drop back to its usual average after a few weeks or by the time this event ends.
Battlefield 2042 isn’t officially dead, but outside a few rare spikes, its monthly player base falls far short of what a live-service AAA game demands. With EA scaling back support, the numbers likely won’t climb again—and when Battlefield 6 drops on Oct. 10, the last of its momentum will likely move on for the better. As for whether EA pulls the plug on Battlefield 2042 entirely, that’s a story for another day.
We’ll refresh this story with updated player count stats for Battlefield 2042 as and when needed.
Published: Aug 25, 2025 06:16 am