: Note that recent updates adding kernel-level anti-cheat have significantly impacted compatibility for Steam Deck and Linux users. Common Troubleshooting for Steam Users

: Even when purchased on Steam, the game requires the EA App to run in the background.

Battlefield 1 on Steam is the best value in large-scale FPS gaming today. While Battlefield 2042 stumbled and Call of Duty pumps out 200GB updates, BF1 offers a complete, atmospheric, and populated experience for the price of a lunch sandwich.

Battlefield 1 remains a thriving title on Steam in 2026, maintaining a "Very Positive" recent review rating and a peak monthly concurrent player count of over 47,000.

"The EA app failed to launch." Fix: Run Steam as Administrator. Also, go to EA App settings and turn off "In-Game Overlay" (it conflicts with Steam Overlay).