Battlefield 6 beta shatters Call of Duty's concurrent player record on Steam, smashing the half-million mark
Battlefield 6's Open Beta Breaks Records on Steam
The open beta for Battlefield 6, the highly anticipated sequel in the popular first-person shooter series, has made a significant impact on the gaming community. Over the weekend, the beta attracted a peak of over 521,000 concurrent players on Steam, making it the most played game in the series on the platform to date.
This peak concurrent player count surpasses the highest peak concurrent player count of any Call of Duty game on Steam, which stands at about 491,000. Battlefield 6's impressive showing places it as the third most played game on Steam at the time, behind only Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 for peak concurrency.
The large player count for Battlefield 6 indicates a very strong showing in player interest compared to Call of Duty and other major shooters on Steam. Open beta queues at times made waits as long as 30 minutes to enter the game, demonstrating the high demand for the title.
Other concurrent player counts for similar popular multiplayer shooters like PUBG and Apex Legends rank behind Battlefield 6 but ahead of many games on Steam, emphasizing the significance of Battlefield 6’s numbers.
The Battlefield 6 open beta is not the first for the game. It follows a successful first beta that took place earlier. The success of these betas bodes well for the full release of the game, which is set for October 10, 2025.
The game will retail for $70, a price that some consider "chump change" given the quality of the game. PCG FPS expert Morgan Park believes that the Battlefield-Call of Duty rivalry could be a real race this year based on quality grounds.
The impressive performance of Battlefield 6's open beta is not limited to its concurrent player count. Former Blizzard president Mike Ybara seems to be rooting against his former team with prognostications in favor of Battlefield 6. The peak concurrent players for Battlefield 6's beta is 521,079, a number that speaks to the strong engagement and anticipation surrounding the game.
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- Interest in the upcoming game, Battlefield 6, reached a new high during the open beta, with over 521,000 concurrent players on Steam, redefining the record for any Call of Duty game on the platform.
- The large concurrent player count of Battlefield 6 at times resulted in waiting periods of up to 30 minutes to enter the game, showcasing the intense demand for the title.
- The battle for supremacy in the first-person shooter genre might turn into an exciting race between Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty, according to PC Gamer's FPS expert, Morgan Park.
- The entertaining and engaging experience offered by Battlefield 6 extends beyond its concurrent player count, attracting appreciation from industry figures, such as former Blizzard president Mike Ybara.
