Andor Star Fuels Push for Star Wars Battlefront 3 as Battlefront 2 Gains Traction

A surge in demand for a new Star Wars Battlefront game has been amplified by an actor from the acclaimed TV series Andor.

Recent weeks have seen a resurgence of players returning to 2017’s Star Wars Battlefront 2, driving the game’s Steam player count to its highest in years, even though developer DICE ceased support long ago.

Muhannad Ben Amor, known for portraying Wilmon Paak in Andor, has taken to social media to advocate for a full-fledged sequel.

“Star Wars needs to deliver Battlefront 3 soon,” Amor posted on Instagram (via Comicbook), sharing that he has logged 469 hours in Battlefront 2. “That’s impressive, but stay grounded,” he added playfully.

“I grew up with Battlefront 2 — a loyal player from the start,” Amor wrote. “Fingers crossed for Battlefront 3.”

The recent spike in Star Wars Battlefront 2’s popularity ties partly to the buzz around Andor’s gripping second season and the franchise’s annual May 4 festivities.

After maintaining an average Steam player count of about 2,000, the game has seen a steady climb in recent weeks, nearing its all-time peak of 10,000 concurrent players.

Does this revival increase the odds of a Star Wars Battlefront 3? For now, DICE is focused on launching its next major Battlefield title, currently in player testing, with a full reveal expected this summer.

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DICE may hesitate to revisit the series after Battlefront 2’s controversial launch tied to loot boxes. However, the game’s reputation has since improved. While EA, DICE’s parent company, no longer exclusively develops Star Wars titles, Respawn continues to craft a Star Wars Jedi sequel.

“Star Wars Battlefront 2 is a redemption arc fit for the Skywalker saga,” IGN noted in its 2019 re-review. “It’s now a stellar package, offering one of the most thrilling and authentic Star Wars gaming experiences.”