When Battlefront 2 hit the shelves, it was a small but significant failure for Star Wars. However, eight years after its original release, it has experienced a surprising resurgence in popularity and sales, driven by an intensified mobilization of the community. During the month of May 2025, the DICE and EA game will climb from 135th to 12th place on the list of best-selling games in the U.S., according to data from analyst Mat Piscatella. This increase in notoriety occurred just around Star Wars Day (May 4th) and the premiere of season 2 of Andor, which have rekindled nostalgia among fans of the franchise.
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The success of the game on Steam has been remarkable, reaching a historic peak of 35,892 simultaneous players, a figure that far exceeds the 10,489 recorded in 2021. In the PC market, Battlefront 2 managed to position itself as the fifth best-selling title of the month at the time, surpassing major releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Red Dead Redemption 2, although it did not make it into the top ten on consoles.
Due to this renewed interest in Battlefront 2, the community continues to call for a third installment of the saga. However, EA’s current plans seem to focus only on a few key franchises, sidelining any potential future collaboration with Disney for a new version of Star Wars Battlefront. Recent reports suggest that developers are focused on titles like Battlefield, The Sims, Skate, and Apex Legends, leaving fans of the game feeling that the future is uncertain.
Despite EA’s apparent disinterest, the recent surprise success of Battlefront 2 shows that the game still has an active and passionate fan base, capable of influencing the market even years after its release. The legacy of the Battlefront saga remains alive, and although rumors of a new title may not materialize soon, the galaxy far, far away still has stories to tell.