Battlefield 3 receives acclaim as the greatest Battlefield title to date.
The Battlefield series, a staple of first-person shooter games, has seen a resurgence in popularity in 2025, with fans favouring the classics from the early 2010s. According to recent user sentiment and player counts, the top three Battlefield games among fans are Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4, and Battlefield 5.
Battlefield 3 and 4, which followed Battlefield 2142, Battlefield 2042, and the free-to-play Battlefield Heroes, are often cited as favourites by veteran players who started with these titles. Battlefield 4, in particular, is considered by many fans as the "best Battlefield game of all time" due to its solid multiplayer balance and engaging gameplay experiences.
Battlefield 5, despite mixed reviews at launch for conservative design and less innovation, still maintains a surprisingly strong daily player count on Steam in 2025, averaging 6,000–10,000 players daily, with peaks over 17,000 players. This indicative of a loyal player base fueled by nostalgia or dissatisfaction with newer entries like Battlefield 2042, which faced criticism at launch for lack of content and balance issues and has had mixed reception.
While newer Battlefield titles like 2042 had initial struggles, the classics from the early 2010s remain the "fan favourites" as evidenced by surveys and community discussions. The Championship has launched a user rating for the Battlefield series, allowing readers to choose the best parts of Battlefield, not just voting for favourites, but also lowering the ratings of less-loved installments.
The user rating for the Battlefield series continues to update every moment, providing an ever-changing representation of fan sentiment. In the first 24 hours, Battlefield 3 took the first place, followed by Battlefield 4 and Battlefield 5. Battlefield 1942, a classic in the series, came in fourth.
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[1] Battlefield 5 player count 2025
[2] Battlefield 3 and 4 still popular among fans
[4] Why Battlefield 3 and 4 are still popular among fans
- Battlefield 5, in the current year of 2025, maintains a steady player count on Steam, averaging between 6,000 and 10,000 players daily, with peaks exceeding 17,000.
- Despite newer Battlefield titles like Battlefield 2042 facing initial struggles, the classics from the early 2010s, including Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4, remain popular among fans.
- Battlefield 3 and 4, which followed titles like Battlefield 2142, Battlefield 2042, and Battlefield Heroes, are often cited by veteran players as their favorites due to their solid multiplayer balance and engaging gameplay experiences.
- Many fans consider Battlefield 4, in particular, as the "best Battlefield game of all time" because of its engaging gameplay and solid multiplayer balance, a factor that contributes to its continued popularity.
