From today (August 18) until October 7 — Battlefield 6's launch day — EA has a "wave of content" planned for Battlefield 2042, including a free new pass "celebrating the legacy of Battlefield," new ...
TL;DR: Following the Battlefield 6 beta weekends, Battlefield 2042 saw a surge in Steam concurrent players, reaching 74,000, driven by exclusive rewards for early players and a massive 95% discount.