Star Wars Battlefront 2 Sees Massive Surge in Players Following Andor Finale

The latest Star Wars blockbuster, Andor, has concluded with its epic finale and it seems the excitement amongst the Star Wars fans is not about to die down anytime soon. With the release of Andor, the hype for all things Star Wars has resurfaced, leading to a significant increase in the player count of Star Wars Battlefront 2, a popular video game based on the franchise.

The game’s player count on Steam has increased by around 500% according to Steam Charts. The daily peak number of players increased from roughly 600 players on August 23, 2022, to over 6,000 players on August 30, 2022. This is a massive surge in players in such a short period of time. The growth in player count has been consistent throughout the week, coinciding with the release of Andor’s episodes.

It’s no surprise that hype around the Star Wars franchise is a huge driving factor for players to return to Battlefront 2. The game offers players the opportunity to immerse themselves in iconic Star Wars scenarios, wielding the lightsaber or flying an X-Wing. With the next Star Wars Battlefront game, titled Star Wars: Battlefront III, slated for release in the near future, the current upsurge in player count could very well be a sign of great things to come for the franchise. The hype around the release of Andor and the excitement for the upcoming Battlefront III installment seem to have reinvigorated players’ interest in the franchise as a whole, prompting players to return to the classic Battlefront 2 in the meantime.

Whether you’re a longtime Star Wars fan or a newcomer to the galaxy, Andor has certainly left an impression and before you know it, you may find yourself joining the hundreds of thousands of players that have jumped back into Battlefront 2.

This article was published at cntgaming.com on September 2, 2022, and has been edited for clarity and correctness. You can read the original article here.