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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Jumps 123 Spots to 12th on US May Sales Chart

Nostalgia from recent Star Wars celebrations drove sales gains through steep discounts on digital storefronts.

Star Wars Battlefront 2 gameplay with Darth Maul
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Overview

  • Star Wars Battlefront 2 soared from 135th position in US monthly sales in April to 12th in May 2025 according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella.
  • The game ranked as the fifth best-selling title across aggregated PC storefronts in May, outpacing newer releases such as Black Ops 6 and Red Dead Redemption 2.
  • Concurrent player numbers peaked at 35,892 on Steam, marking the highest user count since the shooter’s launch.
  • The resurgence in interest followed the Revenge of the Sith 20th anniversary, a string of Star Wars media tie-ins and aggressive promotional discounts.
  • Electronic Arts has allocated development resources to franchises like Battlefield and The Sims, reducing the likelihood of a new Battlefront installment.