Battlefield 6 Open Beta Player Count Hits Over 521,000 on Steam
The open beta of Battlefield 6 has shown great numbers on Steam, reaching up to 521,079 players at once. This puts the beta in the 18th spot for most-played games by peak counts on Steam and marks it as the top Battlefield game on the platform, beating Battlefield 2042's best numbers by a lot.
Big Numbers Explained
The player count sets a new high for the series; it also makes the game a strong match against its top rival. The key data from the beta's show are:
- Top Players at Once: 521,079 on Steam.
- Steam's All-Time Rank: 18th for peak counts.
- Series Record: The most players for a Battlefield game on Steam, with five times more than Battlefield 2042.
- Rival Beat: Went over Call of Duty's top count of 491,670 players from November 2022.
While Call of Duty's counts are spread over other sites like Battle.net and Game Pass, the show of Battlefield 6 on Steam alone shows a big comeback for the series and hints at a heated rivalry this year.
Player Rush and Huge Demand
The large player count caused big demand, with lines of up to 140,000 players during beta's closed days. This buzz also moved to streaming sites, where Twitch views for Battlefield 6 went over 870,000, more than twice as many as the earlier game. Players also said that the beta runs smooth, likely better than the last two full games.
Looking Forward Is Battlefield Back
The strong start is clear, but it's still the start. Battlefield 2042 also had many beta players (about 150,000) but saw a drop at launch. Yet, the mood around Battlefield 6 seems better now, especially with Call of Duty facing pushback for its latest shows. This might lead more gamers to try Battlefield 6, maybe helping its start when launched.
Beta Info and When It Comes Out
EA will host the next open beta weekend from Thursday, August 14 through Sunday, August 17. You can get into the beta by watching Twitch streams that offer codes, with steps given on EA's site.
- Next Beta: August 14 - August 17.
- Price: Set at $70.
- Launch Date: Battlefield 6 will come out on October 6, 2025, for PC and consoles.
