r/battlefield_one Oct 23 '19

Discussion Guide to Finding BF1 Populated Servers

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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 2h ago

Image/Gif They keep adding up.

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r/battlefield_one 2h ago

Megathread I thought this was sweaty af

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I still find new things about BF1 till this day that surprise me..

This was one out of 2 things I learned in the last month.

The other one is that you can cut the parachute after you deploy it ..


r/battlefield_one 9h ago

Motorcycle mayhem

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r/battlefield_one 23h ago

Remembrance weekend at the Great War Museum in Meaux, Marne Part 2

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Sorry for making so many posts, but the forum only allows me to post a maximum of 11 photos.


r/battlefield_one 13h ago

Video Finally got to use the trench raider again!

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I don't normally take it (most of the time i don't even GET to take it) because i just get bayoneted immediately lol

I got lucky and found a match of Shock Ops on PDT and took this clip right after walking out of spawn :D

PS: please don't mind the lack of smoke usage, i genuinely forgot this kit has them :')


r/battlefield_one 40m ago

Server Browser

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does anyone else have a problem with games not showing up on server browser? my friends can see the games but i can’t no matter how many times i reset my filters or how i customize them


r/battlefield_one 20h ago

Image/Gif Bro’s on break

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mans straight chillin in the middle of war. he like “my homies got this, imma take my 15.”


r/battlefield_one 14h ago

4 for 4

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*Misses three shots with the hellreigel* "Fine I'll use the AT then"

Is it efficient? No. Is it satisfying? Absolutely.


r/battlefield_one 1d ago

Image/Gif Always comes in a game

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r/battlefield_one 1d ago

BF1 is PURE JOY in 2026

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Jump back in the game! Its still very active in the US!


r/battlefield_one 22h ago

Ah another vehicle destro--wait...

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r/battlefield_one 3m ago

Video Don't be suspicious, don't be suspicious

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r/battlefield_one 23h ago

Remembrance Weekend at the Great War Museum in Meaux, in the Marne department

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Two days during which everyone remembers what happened to me, my great war just a few meters from the trenches.


r/battlefield_one 1d ago

Image/Gif 👍

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r/battlefield_one 10h ago

AA Gun

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r/battlefield_one 16h ago

Video they let me melee them...

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r/battlefield_one 23h ago

He fired back, so had to lock in.

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One of the more satisfying kills on Sinai. I know I'm not a pro who shoots them down in a single shot but we try our best.


r/battlefield_one 11h ago

Discussion I wish the elites were easier to get

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For me honestly I never find myself getting the elites because I’m not good at them. I’m not gonna lie.
But the problem is that the chance of getting one is so low in most games that I never really get the chance to practice with one.

Unlike in other games like battlefront and such where you can play a powerful character that has weaknesses and overtime, you learn how to adapt to them. Because you can buy them so even if you die, you can play them again likely in the same match.
here I feel like if I don’t already know the best positioning on the map with that specific elite I’m going to just lose it.
Assuming the fact that I’m camping the box to actually get the elite.

I just feel like now with the skill gap of the player base. New elite players aren’t really able to learn how to use them before they get killed.

And yeah, I could camp a box and overtime. Learn how to play them by just doing that, but I really don’t want to do that and that shouldn’t be a requirement.
I wish there were other ways of getting them other than standing by the box


r/battlefield_one 1d ago

Huot Is A Laser Beam...

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r/battlefield_one 1d ago

Image/Gif This guy was admiring my art (reference picture on slide 2)

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slide to is an exact reference for my art here in game. Does anyone still do this in battlefield 1 i see people doing it in 6 now more


r/battlefield_one 1d ago

Image/Gif Is this the most sexy plane crash possible?

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What is your favorite position?
Uh, plane crash position...


r/battlefield_one 1d ago

Question How do you deal with Heavy Bombers?

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And is it better than my way?

BF1 has some wonky physics but its so fun using them to your advantage


r/battlefield_one 20h ago

Discussion Am i going insane????

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I was playing on a server as usual, at first I was on the winning team and I was going 14/7 and had a smooth experience. Then I got disconnected and got put on the losing team afterwards and I started lagging like crazy. Same server same everything. And I went 4/12 somehow. Am I going insane


r/battlefield_one 23h ago

Discussion I've been trying for 3 whole days to connect to the EA servers and it always fails, what's wrong with the game (PS5)

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I've tried everything,from restarting the game,my ps5,my router,changing the DNS to manual,re downloading the game, restoring the license, clearing cache, literally everything,and it still doesn't work,I really need your help guys this shit is driving me insane