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Battlefield™ 2042 player count chart
Battlefield™ 2042 has a small but active player base. 992 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 16% on the month before).
History from Nov 1, 2021
Battlefield™ 2042 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 733 | -13.76% | 1,465 |
| October 2026 | 850 | -15.92% | 1,884 |
| September 2026 | 1,011 | +10.42% | 2,130 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -24.26% | 1,929 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -13.51% | 2,547 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -16.14% | 2,945 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +11.17% | 3,512 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -46.33% | 3,159 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +182.17% | 5,886 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -6.08% | 2,086 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -17.34% | 2,221 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -40.62% | 2,687 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -74.85% | 4,525 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -68.03% | 17,991 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -24.55% | 56,278 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +634.31% | 74,591 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +0.74% | 10,158 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -19.33% | 10,083 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +13.94% | 12,499 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -36.06% | 10,970 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +36.35% | 17,158 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -12.92% | 12,584 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -30.03% | 14,451 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -40.13% | 20,652 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +22.93% | 34,494 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +81.23% | 28,061 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -16.76% | 15,484 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -32.21% | 18,601 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +13.9% | 27,438 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +8.72% | 24,090 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -21.41% | 22,158 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -35.24% | 28,196 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +111.28% | 43,541 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -18.45% | 20,608 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -48.29% | 25,269 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -11.42% | 48,863 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -48.63% | 55,160 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +806.66% | 107,376 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -9.5% | 11,843 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -14.25% | 13,086 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -30.08% | 15,261 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +14.72% | 21,825 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -0.07% | 19,025 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -22.44% | 19,038 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +30.13% | 24,547 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +19.42% | 18,864 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -57.13% | 15,796 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +100% | 36,850 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +63.46% | 18,425 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -13.3% | 11,272 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -23.81% | 13,001 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +109.94% | 17,064 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -46% | 8,128 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +326.62% | 15,051 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -20.91% | 3,528 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +37.64% | 4,461 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -42.23% | 3,241 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -68.08% | 5,610 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -63.3% | 17,574 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -54.57% | 47,883 |
| November 2021 | n/a | n/a | 105,397 |
How many people are playing Battlefield™ 2042?
Right now, 992 players are in Battlefield™ 2042 on Steam. That makes it the #766 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,107 players. Today's peak is 15% below its 30-day average daily peak of 1,299.
Battlefield™ 2042 player count history
Over the last 30 days Battlefield™ 2042 averaged a daily peak of 1,299 players, down 16% compared with the 30 days before (1,551). Its highest point this month (1,837) is 59% below the same period last year (4,525). In its first month after release (Nov 19, 2021) it peaked at 105,397 players. Today's player count is 1% of its all-time peak of 107,376, set on Oct 21, 2023.
Best time to play Battlefield™ 2042
Based on the last 14 days, Battlefield™ 2042 is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 59% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Battlefield™ 2042 players by hour and weekday
When Battlefield™ 2042 has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Battlefield™ 2042
Battlefield™ 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise.
- Developer
- DICE
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Released
- Nov 19, 2021
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Casual
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 14 languages, 12 with full audio
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Battlefield™ 2042 price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Battlefield™ 2042 is at its full price of $59.99. It usually goes on sale for about 95% off (around $3.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $2.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Battlefield™ 2042 price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $59.99 | $59.99 | base |
| Euro area | 59,99€ | $67.33 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £49.99 | $67.28 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 79.99 | $57.28 | -5% |
| Australia | A$ 89.95 | $62.97 | +5% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 99.95 | $56.19 | -6% |
| Brazil | R$249,00 | $45.55 | -24% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 1,399.00 | $75.26 | +25% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $59.99 | $59.99 | 0% |
| Poland | 269,90 zł | $69.02 | +15% |
| Switzerland | CHF 69.90 | $85.46 | +42% |
| Norway | 599,00 kr | $64.42 | +7% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $59.99 | $59.99 | 0% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $59.99 | $59.99 | 0% |
| South Africa | R 999.95 | $60.91 | +2% |
| India cheapest | ₹2,999.00 | $31.74 | -47% |
| Indonesia | Rp 659 000 | $36.47 | -39% |
| China | ¥248.00 | $37.19 | -38% |
| Japan | ¥8,700 | $54.91 | -8% |
| South Korea | ₩ 66,000 | $49.08 | -18% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Battlefield™ 2042 reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Battlefield™ 2042 on Twitch
Twitch category "Battlefield 2042", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Battlefield™ 2042 Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 27 Oct 2026, with a peak of 312 viewers and 123 on average.
Battlefield™ 2042 streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Battlefield™ 2042 achievements
Battlefield™ 2042 has 34 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 19.8% of them; the rarest, Escape Artist, is held by 0.5% of players.
Adapt and OvercomeReach Player Level 570.9%- Foot SoldierTravel 25 km without using vehicles52.5%
- Good CompanyEarn first place as a squad50.9%
- Making Dunn ProudReach Player Level 1549.6%
- ShowoffOutstanding performance achieved48.9%
- Squad WiperKill 500 enemy soldiers while not in a Vehicle38.0%
- Luck of the IrishReach Player Level 2537.0%
- DeadshotPerform 20 headshot kills in one round35.1%
- BurnoutTravel 15km using ground vehicles34.9%
- War machineKilled 50 enemies while in Vehicles32.2%
- Thank you, SantaResupply 50 teammates28.7%
- Dead in their tracks!Get a quad-kill while defending an objective26.6%
- No-one gets left behindRevive 100 teammates23.4%
- The Winner Takes It AllWin 42 rounds across all game modes22.1%
- Going PlacesTravel for 1000m in one round with Mackay's Grappling Hook20.2%
- Wrecking CrewDestroy 50 Vehicles19.1%
- I'm Five by Five, BEarn a Ribbon III of each type14.7%
- Command and ConquestCapture 100 objectives in Conquest14.4%
- A bird? A plane?Wingsuit fly from the Rocket Hangar to the Launch Pad on Orbital8.9%
- One Careful OwnerPerform a roadkill with an air vehicle6.9%
- Doze thisPerform 7 kills in one life with Dozer's SOB-8 Ballistic Shield5.0%
- CQC SpecialistPerform 20 melee kills in one round4.9%
- Jack of all TradesEarn a T1 Mastery Badge with any Gadget or Throwable4.7%
- Happy birthdayCall in 15 Loadout Crates with Angel4.6%
- Gun MasterEarn a T1 Mastery Badge with any Weapon4.5%
- Universal SoldierEarn a T1 Mastery Badge with any Specialist3.7%
- Aerial DestroyerDestroy an air vehicle with a rocket launcher while parachuting2.6%
- Tool TimeRepair 1000 damage on Vehicles in one round2.0%
- Doctor Falck in the houseHeal 3000 points of damage within a single round with Falck's S21 Syrette Pistol1.6%
- Clean ExitSuccessfully extract in Hazard Zone without anyone in the squad having died1.6%
- Wheeled WarriorEarn a T1 Mastery Badge with any Vehicle1.2%
- Pack RatSuccessfully extract with 50 Data Drives in Hazard Zone0.7%
- B gun's dryInflict 2500 damage in one round while defending objectives using Boris' SG-36 Sentry Gun0.7%
- Escape ArtistSuccessfully extract 25 times in Hazard Zone0.5%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Battlefield™ 2042 DLC
Battlefield™ 2042 has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Battlefield™ 2042, BFC ↗ | $4.99 |
 | Battlefield™ 2042 Elite Upgrade ↗ | $29.99 |
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- Nov 4, 2025 Rogue Operators inbound
- Oct 31, 2025 Battlefield REDSEC Official Live-Action Trailer
- Oct 10, 2025 Battlefield 6 Live Now
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Battlefield™ 2042 FAQ
Is Battlefield™ 2042 dead?
Battlefield™ 2042 has a small but active player base. 992 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 16% on the month before).
How many people play Battlefield™ 2042?
992 people are playing Battlefield™ 2042 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,107 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Battlefield™ 2042?
Battlefield™ 2042 reached its all-time Steam peak of 107,376 concurrent players on Oct 21, 2023.
Is Battlefield™ 2042 growing or declining?
Battlefield™ 2042 is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 1,299, down 16% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Battlefield™ 2042 most active?
Battlefield™ 2042 usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Battlefield™ 2042 cost?
Battlefield™ 2042 costs $59.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Battlefield™ 2042 has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Battlefield™ 2042 on Steam is $2.99 (95% off), on Jul 4, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $59.99 right now.
Is Battlefield™ 2042 on sale right now?
No, Battlefield™ 2042 is at its full price of $59.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 95%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 95%.
Where is Battlefield™ 2042 cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Battlefield™ 2042 is cheapest in India at ₹2,999.00, about $31.74 or 47% below the US price of $59.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Battlefield™ 2042 good?
Steam players rate Battlefield™ 2042 Mixed: 47% of 325,883 reviews are positive.
When did Battlefield™ 2042 come out?
Battlefield™ 2042 was released on Steam on Nov 19, 2021.
Who made Battlefield™ 2042?
Battlefield™ 2042 was developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Battlefield™ 2042 still worth playing?
Battlefield™ 2042 has a smaller but active community on Steam today (992 playing right now), though reviews are mixed (Mixed).
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