Battlefield 2 did have local servers, but player reports on how crowded the lobbies are vary. Some claim that the servers are always full, while others claim that you have to wait for games for long periods of time.
On June 30, EA discontinued online support for 50 of its older titles, including Battlefield 2 for PC, Crysis 2 for PC, and several installments in the FIFA and Command & Conquer series.
Battlefront 2 survived the shutdown thanks to third-party support, but some players were simply getting too old to fight for.
Do you require EA access to play Battlefront 2 online?
You do not need an EA Access membership to play the game if you purchased it on your account. Some game developers, however, require you to create a free membership in order to link to their games.
Is Battlefront 2 available for free online?
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is available for free on PC and deserves to be revived.
Is multiplayer still available in the original Battlefront 2?
The multiplayer mode of Battlefront II (classic) has returned. Update on multiplayer | Fandom. Do you not have an account? The original Battlefront 2 has received a multiplayer update for Steam and Gog users, allowing you to play without GameRanger!
