Battlefield 2042 PS Plus The release breathed new life into the game, which is apparently seeing a massive surge in player numbers since going live earlier this month. Battlefield 2042 is part of the March 2023 lineup of PS Plus Essential games.
Battlefield 2042 sees over 500% increase in player count
As trophy data website TrueTrophies noted, Battlefield 2042 saw a 578% increase in player numbers when it released on PS Plus. It currently has more players than games like GTA V, Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Apex Legends, and Destiny 2.
A quick look at PSNProfiles, which offers a list of popular games based on player activity, reveals that Battlefield 2042 is the fourth most popular game on the website after Hogwarts Legacy, Minecraft Dungeons, and Horizon Forbidden West ( PS Plus Extra). .
It should be noted that this observation is based on limited data, as not all players choose to be tracked, but it is a good indicator nonetheless.
Unlike PS Plus Extra and Premium games, the PS Plus Essential range is for gamers as long as they have an active subscription, regardless of tier. Even if players let their subscription expire and join PS Plus later, they will still have access to the games they have claimed. In other words, Battlefield 2042 is yours if you’ve claimed it.