Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Sets Records for Gaming Activity 8 Years After Release
Despite its venerable age, Star Wars: Battlefront 2 has demonstrated unprecedented growth in popularity, breaking the historical record for concurrent online connections on Steam. On June 23, the number of players exceeded the 35 thousand user mark, which is thirty times higher than the figures from two months ago.
The resurgence of interest in the shooter began in May, when the community became active in the hopes of attracting the attention of Electronic Arts to the prospects of the franchise. Although the initial surge in activity was limited to 17 thousand concurrent players, June brought a new round of popularity, possibly related to a 90% discount in digital stores.
Circana analysts confirm the cross-platform success of the project - Battlefront 2 entered the top 15 most popular games on PlayStation and Xbox in terms of audience engagement. This unexpected renaissance of the eight-year-old title demonstrates the sustainable potential of the Star Wars universe in the gaming industry and revives fans' hopes for a continuation of the series.
The resurgence of interest in the shooter began in May, when the community became active in the hopes of attracting the attention of Electronic Arts to the prospects of the franchise. Although the initial surge in activity was limited to 17 thousand concurrent players, June brought a new round of popularity, possibly related to a 90% discount in digital stores.
Circana analysts confirm the cross-platform success of the project - Battlefront 2 entered the top 15 most popular games on PlayStation and Xbox in terms of audience engagement. This unexpected renaissance of the eight-year-old title demonstrates the sustainable potential of the Star Wars universe in the gaming industry and revives fans' hopes for a continuation of the series.
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