The legendary first-person shooter Battlefield 4 is currently enjoying an extraordinary resurgence on Steam, with player numbers skyrocketing by over 117% in recent weeks. This remarkable revival appears directly tied to the ongoing Battlefield 6 open beta, as nostalgic fans revisit the acclaimed 2013 title while awaiting the franchise's next installment.

While the Battlefield series has long stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Call of Duty as FPS royalty, the franchise faced significant challenges following Battlefield 2042's troubled 2021 launch. The absence of fan-favorite features, technical issues, and lack of single-player content led to widespread criticism, despite DICE's post-launch support efforts.

The Battlefield franchise is making a spectacular comeback, with Battlefield 6's beta already shattering records. This renewed excitement has created a ripple effect across the entire series. Recent data reveals that Battlefield 4 leads this resurgence with an astonishing 117.4% increase in peak concurrent players and 50.1% growth in average player counts over the past month.

EA's confirmation that Battlefield 6 will draw inspiration from the beloved Battlefield 3 and 4 era explains this simultaneous surge in older titles. With the Battlefield 6 beta running through August 17 and the full release not coming until October 10, players are filling the wait by revisiting these classic military shooters.

Interestingly, even Battlefield 2042 might become worth revisiting soon. Despite its mixed reception, rumors suggest a substantial final update may introduce classic vehicles like the A-10 Warthog from Battlefield 4 and SU-25TM Frogfoot from Battlefield 3, along with new maps and weapons.