Battlefield 5 Is Still Alive in 2025—Here’s Why Players Keep Coming Back

Here’s the thing. Battlefield 5 might lack the spark of some of its predecessors, but it’s solid. It excels in providing that gritty WWII-themed multiplayer goodness and features EA DICE’s signature large-scale battles. Add in destructible environments, tight gunplay, and visuals that still look stunning in 2025, and you’ve got a cocktail that keeps players coming back for one more sip.

Plus, thanks to regular discounts (seriously, you can snag it for under $5 during Steam sales), it’s an easy investment for new players curious about the Battlefield formula. And those sales stats don’t lie. Battlefield 5’s all-time sales figures show upwards of 15.96 million owners, per Gamalytic. That’s a whole lot of folks storming virtual beaches.

Battlefield 5’s Loyal Community

Here’s where it gets interesting. The game’s loyal community is its secret sauce. These players know what they like, and many have no problem logging back in for their fix of mid-century warfare. With a bit of multiplayer matchmaking luck, you’ll find well-coordinated squads who still play as if it’s 2019. And let’s be honest, every “Battlefield moment” you experience makes the grind worth it. Nothing beats the chaos of flying a plane into a tank while your squad cheers you on.

Also, EA didn’t completely abandon this game post-launch. It improved the mechanics, balanced the weapons, and consistently addressed feedback from the community (probably because Battlefield 2042 feedback was a whole new level of angry).

The Steam Charts Rollercoaster

If you study Steam Charts, Battlefield 5’s player count has been a bit of a rollercoaster. Peaks and valleys. For example, the game saw a huge surge in October 2021, coinciding with Battlefield 2042’s launch hype. Then there’s the more recent holiday surges, like November 2023, when it smashed its all-time player count.

Here’s a fun fact to sprinkle into your next gaming convo: Battlefield 5 had around 9,966 players in October 2024, and that count nearly tripled during the holidays. Coincidence? I think not. Nostalgia thrives in cold weather.

Battlefield 5 vs. the Future

Now, does Battlefield 5 have a long-term future? Questionable. With Battlefield 6 on the way (and promises of actually listening to fans, woo hoo), it’s likely we’ll see a shift as people jump ship for the new shiny thing. But for now, it’s nice to see Battlefield 5 holding its own. Mainly because it serves as a cautionary tale to EA and DICE about what happens when you chase trends instead of perfecting the formula (Firestorm is that you?).

Final Thoughts

Battlefield 5 isn’t a masterpiece, but it’s the kind of game you download for a casual adrenaline rush. If you’re considering jumping in, there’s plenty of life left in those servers as of 2025. And best of all, it doesn’t require you to sacrifice half your hard drive (unlike some newer titles I could mention).

Bottom line? This game has a home in the hearts of its players for a reason. It might not be “peak Battlefield,” but it’s handled the test of time better than most games can dream of. Best of all, you can check the Steam store and grab it for less than a fancy latte.