The open beta for Battlefield 6 has surpassed all previous Battlefield titles in popularity on Steam, positioning it as the 44th most-played game ever on the platform.
The open beta for Battlefield 6 has set a new benchmark for the franchise, attracting over 520,000 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing the all-time peak concurrent player count for any Battlefield game and Call of Duty's record on the platform.
This historic achievement places Battlefield 6's open beta at the 18th spot in the all-time peak concurrent players on Steam, a remarkable feat considering the dominance of non-FPS titles in that list.
A Giant Leap for Battlefield
Compared to previous Battlefield titles, Battlefield 6's peak concurrent players overwhelmingly exceeds those of its predecessors. During betas or launches, past Battlefield games typically hovered around 100,000 concurrent players. This beta performance signifies a significant growth in the franchise's player engagement and visibility on Steam.
Rising Above the Competition
Battlefield 6's 520,000 concurrent players rank it among the highest on Steam historically, placing behind only a few titles like Apex Legends (around 624K peak) and the upcoming Path of Exile 2. It is one of only a few FPS games on this high concurrent player list, alongside Counter-Strike and the battle royales PUBG and Apex Legends.
Outperforming Call of Duty
The beta for Battlefield 6 also surpassed Call of Duty's Steam concurrent player record, which was set by Modern Warfare II in 2022 (491,000 players). This indicates a shift in player interest, with Battlefield 6 currently outperforming its major FPS competitor on Steam during the beta phase.
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As the full launch of Battlefield 6 approaches, expectations are high that it will handily outstrip games like Elden Ring, Destiny 2, Mecha Break demo, and OG Counter-Strike in terms of player count. The positive reception and large player base during the beta bode well for its launch and potential longevity in esports and multiplayer communities.
- Winning the race in the gaming world, the open beta of Battlefield 6 has outshone previous Battlefield titles and even surpassed Call of Duty's record on Steam, attracting over 520,000 concurrent players.
- In the realm of Steam's highest peak concurrent players, Battlefield 6 stands amongst giants like Apex Legends, the upcoming Path of Exile 2, and a few other FPS games such as Counter-Strike and battle royales PUBG and Apex Legends.
- Joshua Wolens, a veteran game enthusiast with a love for immersive sims and ambitious budget games, has expressed his high hopes for the full launch of Battlefield 6, predicting that it will outperform games like Elden Ring, Destiny 2, Mecha Break demo, and OG Counter-Strike in terms of player count and potential longevity in esports and multiplayer communities.
- As technological gadgets and the gaming industry continue to evolve, the excitement among fans and players anticipating the full release of Battlefield 6 remains undeterred, with its impressive beta performance signaling a promising future for this highly anticipated game.
