Battlefield 3 Player Count: Is It Dead?

Battlefield 3™

Steam app 1238820

Battlefield 3™

DICEJun 11, 2020Action

$39.99 MixedSteam Deck Unsupported
  • Singleplayer
  • Action
  • Shooter
  • Multiplayer
  • FPS
  • First-Person
  • Team-Based
  • PvP
  • Tactical
  • Destruction
Playing now
55
Updated 7 minutes ago
24-hour peak
128
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
1,412
Feb 1, 2024
Avg this month
85
-15.84% vs last month
Steam reviews
69%
Mixed

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

Battlefield 3™ player count chart

Battlefield 3™ has a small but active player base. 55 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 29% on the month before).

History from Jun 1, 2020

Battlefield 3™ monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 202685-16-15.84%172
October 2026101-31-23.48%236
September 2026132-8-2.69%289
August 2026not enough data-162-35.29%297
July 2026not enough data-52-10.18%459
June 2026not enough data-393-43.47%511
May 2026not enough data+122+15.6%904
April 2026not enough data+636+435.62%782
March 2026not enough data+9+6.57%146
February 2026not enough data-13-8.67%137
January 2026not enough data+4+2.74%150
December 2025not enough data-59-28.78%146
November 2025not enough data-49-19.29%205
October 2025not enough data-59-18.85%254
September 2025not enough data-544-63.48%313
August 2025not enough data+268+45.5%857
July 2025not enough data-100-14.51%589
June 2025not enough data-80-10.4%689
May 2025not enough data+426+124.2%769
April 2025not enough data-421-55.1%343
March 2025not enough data+178+30.38%764
February 2025not enough data+242+70.35%586
January 2025not enough data-25-6.78%344
December 2024not enough data+1+0.27%369
November 2024not enough data+163+79.51%368
October 2024not enough data-73-26.26%205
September 2024not enough data-10-3.47%278
August 2024not enough data-33-10.28%288
July 2024not enough data+18+5.94%321
June 2024not enough data-33-9.82%303
May 2024not enough data-25-6.93%336
April 2024not enough data-592-62.12%361
March 2024not enough data-459-32.51%953
February 2024not enough data+1,122+386.9%1,412
January 2024not enough data-23-7.35%290
December 2023not enough data-39-11.08%313
November 2023not enough data-17-4.61%352
October 2023not enough data+300+434.78%369
September 2023not enough data-5-6.76%69
August 2023not enough data-4-5.13%74
July 2023not enough data-26-25%78
June 2023not enough data-77-42.54%104
May 2023not enough data-1-0.55%181
April 2023not enough data+23+14.47%182
March 2023not enough data-200-55.71%159
February 2023not enough data-35-8.88%359
January 2023not enough data+237+150.96%394
December 2022not enough data-21-11.8%157
November 2022not enough data+11+6.59%178
October 2022not enough data-59-26.11%167
September 2022not enough data+4+1.8%226
August 2022not enough data-76-25.5%222
July 2022not enough data+138+86.25%298
June 2022not enough data-72-31.03%160
May 2022not enough data+36+18.37%232
April 2022not enough data-55-21.91%196
March 2022not enough data-58-18.77%251
February 2022not enough data+92+42.4%309
January 2022not enough data+40+22.6%217
December 2021not enough data+72+68.57%177
November 2021not enough data-24-18.6%105
October 2021not enough data-4-3.01%129
September 2021not enough data-85-38.99%133
August 2021not enough data-38-14.84%218
July 2021not enough data-126-32.98%256
June 2021not enough data+226+144.87%382
May 2021not enough data-78-33.33%156
April 2021not enough data+9+4%234
March 2021not enough data-189-45.65%225
February 2021not enough data+109+35.74%414
January 2021not enough data+49+19.14%305
December 2020not enough data+54+26.73%256
November 2020not enough data-141-41.11%202
October 2020not enough data+162+89.5%343
September 2020not enough data-151-45.48%181
August 2020not enough data-22-6.21%332
July 2020not enough data-126-26.25%354
June 2020not enough datan/an/a480

How many people play Battlefield 3™ right now?

At this moment Battlefield 3™ has 55 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #3,529 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 128 players. Today's peak is 13% below its 30-day average daily peak of 147.

Battlefield 3™ player count history

Over the last 30 days Battlefield 3™ averaged a daily peak of 147 players, down 29% compared with the 30 days before (207). Its highest point this month (209) is 2% above the same period last year (205). In its first month after release (Jun 11, 2020) it peaked at 354 players. Today's player count is 4% of its all-time peak of 1,412, set on Feb 1, 2024.

Best time to play Battlefield 3™

Based on the last 14 days, Battlefield 3™ is busiest around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 65% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

Battlefield 3™ players by hour and weekday

When Battlefield 3™ 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.

BusiestSaturday at 19:00 UTCabout 167 players on average
QuietestWednesday at 06:00 UTCabout 40 players on average
Busy vs quiet4.2xmore players at the busiest hour
Fewer playersMore playersTimes in UTC. Hover or tap a cell.

Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.

About Battlefield 3™

Enjoy total freedom to fight the way you want. Explore 29 massive multiplayer maps and use loads of vehicles, weapons, and gadgets to help you turn up the heat. Every second of battle gets you closer to unlocking tons of extras and moving up in the Ranks. So get in the action.

Developer
DICE
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Released
Jun 11, 2020
Genre
Action
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Languages
12 languages, 9 with full audio

Screenshots

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Battlefield 3™ price history

$39.99
price now (US)
$39.99
lowest recorded · no discount seen since Oct 2026

Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Battlefield 3™ costs $39.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown

US price on Steam. Checked daily.

How many copies has Battlefield 3™ sold?

We estimate Battlefield 3™ has sold 320K to 810K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. At the prices it has actually sold for, that is roughly $11M to $28M in gross revenue.

Estimated copies sold
320K to 810K
on Steam
Estimated gross revenue
$11M to $28M
before Steam's share and taxes

Battlefield 3™ reviews by language

  • English36%
  • Chinese (Simplified)20%
  • Russian14%
  • Spanish7%
  • Turkish6%
  • Portuguese (Brazil)6%
  • Polish5%
  • Korean2%

Share of Steam reviews written in each of the 11 biggest Steam languages. It shows where the game's players are, roughly.

These are estimates, not official sales figures. How we estimate sales.

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Battlefield 3™ reviews over time

69% Mixed69% of 15,360 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.

Battlefield 3™ achievements

Battlefield 3™ has 34 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 2.9% of them; the rarest, Complete Warrior, is held by 1.5% of players.

  • M.I.ATook your first enemy Dog Tag9.6%
  • It's better than nothing!3rd MVP in a ranked match6.2%
  • 1st Loser2nd MVP in a ranked match5.9%
  • Most Valuable PlayerMVP in a ranked match5.3%
  • Infantry EfficiencyReceived all 4 weapon efficiency ribbons5.1%
  • DominatorWon a round in Conquest Domination4.1%
  • Man of CalibreCompleted a round of Gun Master3.9%
  • Support EfficiencyReceived all 4 support efficiency ribbons3.8%
  • Deadly toolsWithout dying, got a kill with a Carbine, Pistol and Rocket Launcher3.3%
  • ColonelRank 45 achieved!3.2%
  • Death from aboveGot one kill with the Gunship3.1%
  • DropshipDestroyed the Gunship2.9%
  • Vehicle WarfareReceived all 3 vehicle warfare ribbons2.8%
  • JawsTook a swim in the Oman Hotel swimming pool2.8%
  • Bite your fingerFound the secret reptile2.3%
  • Grinding the CrackHidden achievement2.3%
  • Capture The FlagCaptured one flag while playing CTF2.3%
  • Extreme HoarderPicked up 50 weapons in Scavenger mode2.2%
  • Heavy LifterKilled an enemy after successfully paradropping a vehicle2.2%
  • AAs revengeDestroyed an air vehicle using the AA jeeps2.2%
  • SuperiorityWon one round of Tank Superiority2.0%
  • Its no sidecarGot a kill from the passenger position on a motorcycle1.9%
  • Third TourGot a kill with each of the following vehicles: the BTR-90, DPV and F-35.1.8%
  • OffroadGot one kill with the Quad bike1.8%
  • HandymanUnlocked all xbow parts1.8%
  • Show of ForceGot 10 kills with all ten CQ weapons1.8%
  • Home made javelinDestroyed an enemy vehicle using the xbow1.7%
  • Pocket full of deathWithout dying, got a kill with xbow, primary weapon, and hand grenade1.7%
  • Like a BossGot a kill with the skid loader1.6%
  • DestroyerGot 10 kills each with Tank destroyers and Mobile Artilleries1.6%
  • GunslingerGot 10 kills with each of the ten Back to Karkand weapons1.6%
  • DecoratedReceived one of each ribbon in the game1.6%
  • Transport PilotTransported a flag carrier in an air vehicle in CTF1.6%
  • Complete WarriorGot a kill with the following weapons in a single life: Assault Rifle, Jet, Tank1.5%

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

Battlefield 3™ DLC

Battlefield 3™ has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.

Battlefield 3™ FAQ

Is Battlefield 3™ dead?

Battlefield 3™ has a small but active player base. 55 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 29% on the month before).

How many people play Battlefield 3™?

55 people are playing Battlefield 3™ on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 128 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for Battlefield 3™?

Battlefield 3™ reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,412 concurrent players on Feb 1, 2024.

Is Battlefield 3™ growing or declining?

Battlefield 3™ is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 147, down 29% compared with the previous 30 days.

When is Battlefield 3™ most active?

Battlefield 3™ usually has the most players around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).

How much does Battlefield 3™ cost?

Battlefield 3™ costs $39.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price Battlefield 3™ has been on Steam?

We have not seen Battlefield 3™ discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $39.99.

Is Battlefield 3™ on sale right now?

No, Battlefield 3™ is at its full price of $39.99 on Steam right now.

Is Battlefield 3™ good?

Steam players rate Battlefield 3™ Mixed: 69% of 15,360 reviews are positive.

When did Battlefield 3™ come out?

Battlefield 3™ was released on Steam on Jun 11, 2020.

Who made Battlefield 3™?

Battlefield 3™ was developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Battlefield 3™ still worth playing?

Battlefield 3™ has a smaller but active community on Steam today (55 playing right now), though reviews are mixed (Mixed).

How many copies has Battlefield 3™ sold?

We estimate Battlefield 3™ has sold 320K to 810K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. This is an estimate, not an official figure, because Steam does not publish sales.

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