Battlefield 6’s open beta has shattered Steam records, reaching a staggering 520K+ concurrent players and outperforming Call of Duty in player count. The game’s developer, EA, has launched the beta for just two days, and it’s clear that the community is loving the game.
The beta’s success is a significant improvement over previous Battlefield games, which did not initially launch on Steam. Players were able to access the beta with minimal wait times, with some reports of queues lasting up to half an hour. This suggests that the game’s pipeline is well-optimized, running smoother than its predecessors.
While it’s too early to determine whether Battlefield 6 is a return to form for the franchise, the open beta’s impressive numbers are a promising sign. The game’s nostalgic value, particularly in its revamped gameplay and graphics, has won over many fans who were disappointed by previous entries like Battlefield 2042.
The open beta’s performance has also been bolstered by the success of the Twitch viewership for Battlefield 6, with over 870K concurrent viewers. This is more than twice the viewership of the previous Battlefield game that topped out at around 350K.
EA will release Battlefield 6 on October 6, 2025, across PC and consoles. With its impressive open beta performance, fans are eagerly anticipating a successful launch. Will EA be able to maintain the momentum, or will the game’s popularity fade like previous entries? Only time will tell.
Source: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/battlefield-6-reaches-all-time-record-half-a-million-concurrent-players-on-steam-520k-open-beta-surpasses-every-call-of-duty-ever-made-in-player-count