A Hero Rises (From the Steam Charts): Star Wars Battlefront II Strikes Back
If youโve noticed more blaster fire than usual in your galactic neighborhood, itโs not just youโStar Wars Battlefront II is suddenly hotter than Mustafarโs vacation packages. The 2017 shooter from DICE is experiencing a full-blown resurrection, with Steam numbers climbing and nostalgia firing on all cylinders. And now, itโs not just the community making noise.
Muhannad Ben Amor, a.k.a. Wilmon Paak from Andor, has officially joined the call for a new Star Wars Battlefront 3. Thatโs right: an actual Star Wars rebel is demanding reinforcements.
Letโs unpack whatโs going on, and whether a third installment could really be around the cornerโor if weโre just waving glowsticks in the dark.
From Andor to Assault: Wilmon Paak Wants Battlefront 3
Actor Muhannad Ben Amor posted to Instagram that heโs sunk 469 hours into Battlefront IIโwhich is either impressive dedication or a subtle audition for the Republicโs next elite squad. In his own words:
โStar Wars gotta give us Battlefront 3 ASAP.โ
He also confirmed heโs been with the game โsince day one,โ cementing his status as a real vetโnot just of Ferrix uprisings, but also online galactic warfare.
The call gained traction thanks to a report from ComicBook.com, which helped amplify Amorโs message across the gaming galaxy. Having a Star Wars actor publicly rallying for Battlefront 3 isnโt just good PRโitโs fuel for a movement thatโs been slowly reigniting thanks to word of mouth, meme culture, and a player base that refuses to log off.
Battlefront IIโs Glorious Comeback: The Numbers Donโt Lie
Despite DICE ending support years ago, Battlefront II has been quietly gaining traction. Over the last month, itโs seen a huge spike in popularityโreaching nearly 10,000 concurrent players on Steam, a number it hasnโt touched in years.
What sparked the surge?
- The Andor Season 2 finale brought Star Wars fever roaring back.
- May the 4th celebrations reminded everyone that lightsabers are always in style.
- And letโs be honest: thereโs no better stress relief than Force-pushing stormtroopers off platforms.
So while the game launched under a dark cloud of loot box drama, its redemption arc has been almost as satisfying as Darth Vaderโs in Return of the Jedi. IGN even called it โa redemption story worthy of the Skywalker saga.โ Thatโs high praise from a galaxy known for holding grudges.
Battlefront 3: Is It Even a Possibility?
Now for the big question: could Battlefront 3 actually happen?
Short answer: Not any time soon.
Longer answer: Letโs look at the galactic map.
Right now, DICE is neck-deep in development on the next Battlefield title, with internal testing already underway and a reveal planned for summer 2025. That means their hands are very much full with real-world warfareโno lightsabers in sight.
Plus, after Battlefront II’s initial backlash over loot boxes, the studio might be hesitant to revisit the brand, even if player sentiment has dramatically improved.
Then there’s EAโs changing role in the Star Wars universe. With the exclusivity deal now expired, studios like Respawn are handling new titlesโincluding the upcoming Jedi: Fallen Order sequel. So while Battlefront is far from forgotten, itโs currently parked in the hangar bay.
What Needs to Happen for Battlefront 3 to Launch Hyperspace
For Battlefront 3 to become reality, three key things need to align:
- DICE finishes Battlefield โ Without a free dev team, thereโs no way to start a major multiplayer shooter.
- EA decides to revisit the IP โ With other Star Wars games in development, Battlefront would need to prove it’s worth the investment again.
- The player base keeps the pressure on โ And right now, thatโs definitely happening. Every Steam login, every hashtag, and every 469-hour Instagram flex helps.
Until then, Battlefront II continues to hold the lineโwith a healthy community, vibrant modding scene, and gameplay thatโs aged better than Yoda.
Conclusion: The Rebellion Lives On
Star Wars Battlefront II has made one of the most impressive comebacks in modern multiplayer history. With actors like Muhannad Ben Amor joining the chorus and player numbers soaring, the energy for a sequel is impossible to ignore.
Whether EA or DICE will respond remains to be seen, but one thingโs clear: the community hasnโt given up, and neither have the rebels. Maybe Battlefront 3 isnโt just wishful thinkingโitโs destiny, waiting for the right moment to drop out of hyperspace.
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