Do you need to update Battlefield 2142 to get active servers?

When i go onto Battlefield 2142 and check for servers, there are absolutly none. Do i have to get the update for the game, or does no one play anymore?Do you need to update Battlefield 2142 to get active servers?
Install 1.40 then 1.50

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