In March 2023, the number of players actively playing a PlayStation Plus free monthly game skyrockets.
Battlefield 2042, a free monthly title available to PlayStation Plus members, has seen a massive increase in player count since being included in the service. Every month, PS Plus members in all tiers receive three games for free, and users retain access to these titles for the duration of their subscription.
This month, PlayStation Plus subscribers can play Battlefield 2042, Code Vein, and Minecraft Dungeons for free, with users having until April 3 to add them to their accounts. Battlefield 2042, which is also the most divisive game from March's PS Plus offerings, is most likely the largest game on this list. The player count for one of these three games has significantly increased since being made available to PS Plus subscribers as a free monthly game, according to new data.
In the first week of its inclusion in PS Plus, Battlefield 2042 saw over 500% more players on PS5 and PS4, according to TrueTrophies. The final number is just under 600%, as Battlefield 2042 gained 578% more players after being offered as a free monthly game to PS Plus subscribers. Battlefield 2042 is currently among the top 5 most played games on the PS5 and PS4, surpassing titles like GTA 5, Destiny 2, Apex Legends, and more, according to TrueTrophies. Because this information is based on three million active PlayStation accounts, it should be understood that it may not provide all the information regarding a game's performance.
Battlefield 2042 is the most recent game in a well-known franchise, despite having a rocky start. Due to the negative reviews and fan reaction, players who were interested in Battlefield 2042 but decided against playing it may have wanted to do so.
Since its release in 2021, DICE has been releasing updates to Battlefield 2042 that fix bugs, add more content, and introduce fan-requested features. Update 4.0.1 for Battlefield 2042 is now available on all platforms, with the goal of addressing some quality-of-life issues and adjusting the game's balance.
Apart from the three games already available to PS Plus subscribers, members in the Extra and Premium tiers will gain access to even more titles on March 21 as Sony updates its catalog. Among the games included in this PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup are Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, and Tchia as a day one release.
Battlefield 2042 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: TrueTrophies