Player counts for EA and DICE's Star Wars Battlefront 2 have climbed on Steam following May the 4th celebrations. The surge precedes the returning Resurgence Day community event on May 23. The 2017 game's dedicated fans continue to rally for more content amid silence from publishers.
Star Wars Battlefront 2, released in 2017 by EA and DICE, has seen its Steam 24-hour peak reach 9,383 players as of May 5. This marks an increase from the recent 2,000-3,000 averages and surpasses the early May figures from 2025. The uptick follows yesterday's Star Wars-themed May the 4th events, with the last comparable peak of around 5,600 occurring in early January after Christmas. These numbers cover Steam only, excluding activity on the EA App and consoles, and compare to Marathon's current Steam peak of 13,191 players. While below the 18,000 peak during 2025's Resurgence Day or the 35,892 in June, the current momentum is notable for a nine-year-old title that faced early struggles but built a loyal community over time. Community efforts like the 2025 Resurgence Day drew media and industry attention to demand more Battlefront games. This year's event is set for May 23, coinciding with the release weekend of the Mandalorian & Grogu film in cinemas. PC players can also join modded servers like Kyber's, which continue to add features. Lucasfilm Games and EA have not commented on the series' future, despite past indications in 2022 that DICE would not develop a third entry. Speculation persists about other studios potentially taking over, though rights remain unclear.