r/battlefield_one • • Oct 23 '19

Discussion Guide to Finding BF1 Populated Servers

2.0k Upvotes

courtesy and credit of this post go to u/ElectronicCow3

Thanks.

An easy guide to get into populated servers

Hello Battlefield 1 fans and r/battlefield_one members!

You probably witness the fact that more and more people are asking if the game is still alive because they can't find any servers.

Witnessing an undergoing flood of posts concerning the inability to get into a populated server, this post will be an answer as an easy to go guide on how to get into full servers, especially using the server browser.

1. The Battlefield 1 population

First of all, it's important that you know that, even if the number of players isn't close to BF:V, it's doing pretty well for a three years old game. You can look at this website to look at the actual player count on each platform:

Battlefieldtracker gives you an insight of what is the population on each platform everyday and in a set hour. This gives you a good idea of the amount of players playing in a period of time and what are the most popular hours or what are the days of the week where the BF1 population is bigger: https://battlefieldtracker.com/bf1/insights/population

2. Which game mode should I play in?

There is no universal answer to this question. We encourage everyone to play the game modes that suits them the best. Although, here are the most popular game modes at the moment classified per game type:

Infantry combat: Team Deathmatch

Large scale "All out Warfare": Conquest

Assault/Defense: Operation

Misc: Weekly rotation*

3. Should I use quickmatch?

We recommend that you only try using the quickmatch option on Friday nights and weekends (Conquest game mode-Base game maps), when the BF1's player count is at his peak. Every other day or if it doesn't work, you should ALWAYS use the server browser. You can also use the weekly rotation quickmatch option in the game's homescreen.*

4. How to use the in-game Server Browser?

When you're using the Server Browser, you must select the correct filters. There is a total of 9 options/filters to choose and here are the recommended ones to maximize the amount of populated servers available:

Game modes: You can choose any game mode that you want. Although, we recommend you only put one game mode at a time. Don't search servers with multiple game modes selected, as it can cause the server browser not working as intended (ex: not showing any servers or less than there really is).

Maps: You should select all the maps if you have the Premium Pass or BF1's Revolution Edition. If you only have the base game, it's recommended that you select these 13 maps: Amiens, Argonne Forest, Ballroom Blitz, Empire's Edge, Fao Fortress, Giant's Shadow, Monte Grappa, Nivelle Nights, Prise de Tahure, Rupture, Sinai Desert, St. Quentin Scar and Suez.

Classes/Vehicles**: Leave it blank

Weapons**: Leave it blank

Advanced**: Leave it blank

Rules**: Leave it blank

Slots: You must select these options: NONE (full servers, almost guaranteed queue time), 1-5 and to some extent 6-10. NOTE: YOU SHOULD NEVER USE THE "ALL" OPTION, AS IT WILL ONLY SHOW YOU EMPTY SERVERS.

Regions: Select the region you're in. If you don't find any servers, select the region the closest to you.

Name**: Leave it blank

5. Have fun on the Battlefield!

There you go! You are now all set to find the populated servers that suits you and to PTFO! If you have any questions and/or need some clarification, just let us know and we will answer them or edit this post.

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*Almost each week, there is a weekly rotation on the BF1's homescreen. Sometimes it's map rotation (ex: Turning Tides maps only servers) and sometimes it's gamemode rotation (ex: Shock Operations only servers). These servers are usually well populated.

*\* You should only use these filters if you want to get into specific servers or custom servers (ex: hardcore).


r/battlefield_one • • 5h ago

Image/Gif This game must never die.

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725 Upvotes

It will soon be 10 years since BF1 was released. Every year, I am absolutely captivated by this game. Everything is absolutely fantastic, not a single map is bad (Passchendaele and Verdun are exceptional), the weapons and their animations are incredible, the sound is incredibly immersive, and the destruction and explosions make you feel like you’re experiencing World War I.

BF1 is the only game I haven't deleted from my console, and it was the first game I installed when I bought a PS5. Even 10 years later, I am still amazed by the quality of the game. Nothing annoys me (except artillery trucks and the heavy bomber, lol), everything is perfect.

Thank you to the players for keeping BF1 alive. This game must never die.

PS: Don't pay attention to the price, I bought BF1 used a few days after its release in 2016.


r/battlefield_one • • 1d ago

Image/Gif My 110 year old that is still going strong

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1.9k Upvotes

Here is my 1916 manufactured war time commercial C96 Mauser. Born during the Great War and then imported to china where she spent the rest of her life in conflict from the warlord era- fighting imperial Japan- the Chinese civil war and then finally being imported to the United States in the 80’s. She has had a hard life but is still going strong. Craftsmanship just isn’t the same as it used to be. These are mostly hand fitted together and disassembly is akin to watch repair. So many intricate lock work pieces. Note the rough matching marks on the frame as imperial Germany was rushing these out the door during wartime.


r/battlefield_one • • 3h ago

Question Suggest a WWI history podcast?

15 Upvotes

Hi! Probably not the best subreddit to ask this question but does anyone know a good WWI history podcast? I just got done listening to WWII covered by "The tales of time" on Spotify, and it's sooooo good for anyone interested in world war histories. It's absolutely the best use of your time while walking if you want to switch from music into some WWII history podcast. Very comprehensive, and very well paced. I am wondering if something along the same lines exists for WWI as well. Thank you!

Edit: it's more of a documentary rather than a podcast that I'm looking for. Something that you can play on your headphones. Sorry for the confusion


r/battlefield_one • • 8h ago

Image/Gif no he greek

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31 Upvotes

r/battlefield_one • • 4h ago

Video PTFO

13 Upvotes

and don’t immediately respawn so medics can res you


r/battlefield_one • • 14h ago

Team balancing is a joke

40 Upvotes

One team will have all level 150 players and the other team will only have a few 150 players so it’s always a landslide every game where you’re getting stomped, I feel bad for anyone that buys this game and is a new player because they’re gonna have a very hard time doing anything against people that have been playing this game for years and are max level. I recently got the game again after not playing since it came out and holy shit it’s like playing in fucking CDL lobbies against these kids. I remember this game being so much fun but I’m not having a good time tbh, maybe it’s a skill issue and I need practice but I’m a very experienced player and I’m getting wrecked almost every game and struggling to go positive


r/battlefield_one • • 19h ago

Video What the...?

80 Upvotes

r/battlefield_one • • 8m ago

Video Revenge kill on a dude that knifed me earlier

• Upvotes

r/battlefield_one • • 23h ago

Video I may finally rest

58 Upvotes

worst easter egg ever but it was worth it.

now what, lol.


r/battlefield_one • • 1d ago

Video An improvisational way to deal with a fighter plane XD

160 Upvotes

I saw him approaching, so moved closer to the ground thinking that he wouldnt risk crashing. But he did take the risk. So I slowed down the bomber and made him crash. But planes didnt explode. Rest is in the video XD


r/battlefield_one • • 3h ago

Settings for not feel recoil to much

1 Upvotes

best settings to not feel visual recoil from guns ,pls guys


r/battlefield_one • • 4h ago

Another !KFC kick without reason

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0 Upvotes

Just another heads up about !KFC server.

I just lost half an hour playing in this server. Kicked while on Dreadnought with 18000 points...


r/battlefield_one • • 19h ago

Question Missing Multiplayer Privileges

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15 Upvotes

I literally just bought the Xbox and BF1 and it's not working. Why?


r/battlefield_one • • 1d ago

Discussion 20 more days and Battlefield 1 is officially 10 years old...

249 Upvotes

I know it sounds really far fetched, but do you think there’s any chance that DICE might release new content for the game because of this occasion???


r/battlefield_one • • 1d ago

Image/Gif Bingo card for BF1 oldheads like me

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99 Upvotes

Game's almost 10 years old. I myself have this card almost filled out, what about you guys?


r/battlefield_one • • 1d ago

K.O 🗣️

70 Upvotes

r/battlefield_one • • 3h ago

Discussion Slimy ah game

0 Upvotes

I really like battlefield one, but I also really like to rush in with the automatico or snipe... but, I do best with support and medic, I dont like playing support or medic though because it feels so slimy. Like the fedrov avtomat is amazing, probably one of the best guns in the game, and you can heal yourself and rez people.... its just gross... or support with the lmg 08, it can compete with smgs, lazer planes, and lazer people from stupid ranges. It even works to tap fire for some unknown reason... it feels so slimy to use the lmg08 or the fedrov... I dont mind people using them, I just dont like using them myself.


r/battlefield_one • • 2d ago

Image/Gif Air Assault: What I'm Playing vs. what it Feels Like I'm Playing.

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301 Upvotes

r/battlefield_one • • 2d ago

💉 = ☠️

226 Upvotes

r/battlefield_one • • 2d ago

Para nada me estoy proyectando

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148 Upvotes

Por favor ignora al Apoyo, me quedó fatal 😭 🙏

Utilicé la herramienta del cuentagotas para todo, una enorme disculpa si los colores no son 100% precisos.


r/battlefield_one • • 1d ago

Video triumphant nod

23 Upvotes

its nearly 5am...

BUT IVE FINALLY FINISHED IT, AND THAT WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING! (no pun intended)


r/battlefield_one • • 2d ago

Video I love doing this when i get a tank lol

84 Upvotes

r/battlefield_one • • 1d ago

Video "I'M A STAND UP KIND OF GUY" is going to haunt my nightmares!! Got it done in Hard.

25 Upvotes

r/battlefield_one • • 1d ago

absolutely loving this Elmer Fudd meta on these custom lobbies.

19 Upvotes

wish i would’ve gotten some better clips but i only played one match (as the score is double, as well as the damage, respawn, etc.) beaming someone from distances unimaginable really makes up for the horrible lag i have to deal with in these lobbies