Battlefield 2042 Continues to Blow Past Steam Records

But, just like any resilient force, EA has been on a mission. Since then, Battlefield 2042 has undergone multiple updates. The most recent, Season 6, offers players a plethora of new content. From innovative weapons and gadgets to a brand new map, the game seems to have reinvigorated itself. Additionally, some quality-of-life upgrades, including improved vehicle handling and better aim assist for controller users, have also been introduced. Because of this, Battlefield 2042's average player count has tripled over the past month. This monumental shift is emphasized when one considers that, just in September, the peak concurrent player count stood at a modest 11,000. This recent ascent marks an almost tenfold increase.

Battlefield 2042 is now brushing shoulders with heavyweights on Steam. For a brief moment, it even surpassed its arch-nemesis, Call of Duty. While this didn't last, the achievement remains commendable.

Historically, Battlefield 2042's predecessors, Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V, have overshadowed it on Steam charts. But, the tides are turning. Battlefield 2042's recent achievements are demonstrating its resilience and proving that it isn't dead in the water just yet.

The growing sentiment is now that, while Battlefield 2042 remains subpar in quality compared to older entries, it's on its way to living up to expectations - nearly two years after it first came out. It doesn't hurt that it offers a refreshing if familiar departure from the overrated Battle Royale genre. Between its discounted price, the improvements that EA is still making after all this time, and the fact that people are looking for a proper FPS title that isn't a battle royale game, Battlefield 2042 is in a good position to take advantage of a shift in marketing tastes.

Whether Battlefield 2042 sustains this momentum post-sale remains to be seen. However, one thing is for sure - EA and DICE have gleaned valuable lessons from this journey. Fingers crossed, its sequel, which is currently in development with help from Criterion Games, won't suffer a similar fate.