Battlefield 2042 has overtaken Call of Duty’s Steam player count, reaching 74,000 players compared to CoD’s 70,000 peak. The surprising surge comes despite Battlefield 2042’s rough 2021 launch and years of low numbers. Three major factors explain the spike: the game is on sale for under $3, it features a free Battle Pass tied to Battlefield 6 rewards, and AFK servers let players farm XP without actively playing. Portal mode is packed with idle grind servers, boosting the active count even if many aren’t actually engaged. Some players also returned to 2042 after missing Battlefield 6’s beta, which ended on August 17. Meanwhile, Call of Duty’s Steam numbers have sunk to their lowest ever, reflecting a wider downward trend in its overall player base. #battlefield2042 #gaming #callofduty #pcgaming #steamgames