The Battlefield 6 open beta has made a strong impression on players, shattering records set by Call of Duty. The game’s Steam version peaked at 521,079 concurrent players, surpassing the all-time peak of Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 6 at 491,670. This achievement comes as no surprise, considering the weekend is typically the busiest time for new game releases.
The beta has been praised by players for its grounded approach to warfare, various game modes, and realistic destruction physics. However, issues with cheaters have also surfaced on PC, with some players struggling to enable anti-cheat software.
A second open beta is scheduled for August 14-17, but console numbers remain unknown. EA’s exclusive skin offer for PS5 players who purchase the game later this year has generated excitement among fans.
The success of Battlefield 6’s beta is a positive sign for EA, but it remains to be seen how well it will translate into actual sales. With Call of Duty expected to be one of the best-selling games of 2025, EA faces stiff competition in the market.
For those preparing for the second open beta, Gamespot has published features on securing your PC copy with Secure Boot, optimal controller settings, and understanding AI bots in the game.
Source: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-6-beta-eclipses-call-of-duty-player-record-on-steam/1100-6533822