How many people play Battlefield 4? Player count in 2023

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With two popular installments now released, many would guess that Battlefield 4 may have fallen behind – but surprisingly, according to Steam Charts, Battlefield 4 is still alive and kicking in 2023. So, here’s the player count.

The Battlefield franchise is one that’s been around for decades, setting a precedent for larger FPS games and battling the likes of Call of Duty for reign over the genre. Even after the release of two new Battlefield games, classics like Battlefield 4 continue to pull in thousands of players daily.

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So, how many people are actually playing Battlefield 4 in October 2023? Here’s everything we know about the game’s player count, taken from Steam Charts.

Updated October 4, 2023, with fresh player count information.

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Battlefield 4’s average player count has been a lot higher than most would’ve expected.

What is Battlefield 4’s player count in 2023?

If we take a look at the last 30 days, we have seen the average number of Battlefield 4 players remain stable at 1,060, almost identical to August’s average of 1,070.

Both of these figures show that the game is still able to retain its player count with consistent figures in the 1,000-2,000 range well after Battlefield 2042’s launch.

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Previously, during the build-up to Battlefield 2042 back in October 2021, the fourth main game in the series saw a huge boost in its all-time peak with 12,342 players enjoying the game simultaneously on Steam.

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The figures then dropped drastically by the end of November 2021, with the average player count dropping to 2,237. While the initial boom may have passed, maintaining a four-figure player count is an impressive feat for a ten-year-old game that doesn’t receive new content.

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Despite being almost 10 years old, Battlefield 4 still maintains a healthy player base.

How does Battlefield 4’s player count compare to other BF games?

Following a lengthy decline, player count numbers for Battlefield 2042 have recovered and remained stable at around 7,500 average players since April 2023. Its annual peak came in March 2023 when 2042 averaged a solid 11,100 average concurrent players.

Some players are still enjoying Battlefield V instead, with the game having an average concurrent player count upward of 7,000 and a peak player count of almost 20,000.


So, there you have it – that’s everything you need to know about Battlefield 4’s player count in September 2023. Make sure to check back for all of the latest updates.

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