Players are seeking out alternative gaming experiences following the conclusion of Battlefield 6's open beta.
The open beta phase of Battlefield 6, the latest instalment in the popular war-themed series, has achieved a significant milestone. The game surpassed half a million concurrent players on Steam, reaching a peak of over 521,000 players. This number is a record for the franchise and even surpasses the highest peak concurrent players ever recorded for a Call of Duty game on Steam, which was 491,670.
While data for the player count of previous games such as Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V is not readily available, historically, Battlefield 1 was popular and had a strong player base. Battlefield V, on the other hand, did not have as high player engagement as some other titles in the series. The open beta peak concurrent player count for Battlefield 2042, released in 2021, was significantly lower at 156,000 on Steam.
The second half of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta starts on the morning of Thursday, August 14, and ends on the following Monday, August 18. The game will officially launch on October 10.
It's worth noting that these figures primarily reflect Steam player counts and might not fully capture the total player base across all platforms. The open beta for Battlefield 6 was available to many players, but required early access.
The success of Battlefield 6 has been met with enthusiasm from loyal fans and explosion enthusiasts. The game has the potential to dent Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's hype in the war-themed sequel category.
Meanwhile, the author expresses disinterest in Battlefield 2042, similar to Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. The author is waiting for Battlefield 6's Open Beta to return on Thursday.
In other news, the author is currently playing the Heretic & Hexen re-release, two classic boomer shooters. The author also mentions the bloom-soaked Battlefield 3 of the Xbox 360 gaming days.
The author laments the current state of BattleBit Remastered, which peaked at 87,000+ players in June 2023. Rumours suggest that BattleBit Remastered has undergone development abandonment and an operation called "Operation Overhaul". Despite this, the author expresses interest in seeing BattleBit Remastered make a comeback.
Battlefield 6 does not require Secure Boot, unlike BattleBit Remastered. The author mentions that the author is waiting for Battlefield 6's Open Beta to return on Thursday.
[1] Battlefield 6 Open Beta Peaks at Over 521,000 Concurrent Players on Steam
[2] Battlefield 6's Open Beta Achieves Record-Breaking Player Count on Steam
[4] Battlefield 6 Open Beta Smashes Call of Duty's Steam Record
[5] Battlefield 2042's Open Beta Peaked at 156,000 Concurrent Players on Steam
[1] The record-breaking player count of Battlefield 6 Open Beta on Steam surpasses 521,000 concurrent players, a milestone for the war-themed series.
[2] In the gaming world, the Battlefield 6 Open Beta has set a new franchise record with the achievement of over 521,000 concurrent players on Steam.
[4] Battlefield 6's Open Beta has smashed the previous Steam record held by Call of Duty, boasting over 521,000 concurrent players.
[5] Battlefield 2042's Open Beta, in contrast, reached only a fraction of that with a peak of 156,000 concurrent players on Steam.
[6] Xbox Series X, PC, and other platforms might have additional player counts for Battlefield 6, as the Steam figure does not fully capture the total player base of the game.
