"Critics voicing discontent towards Battlefield 6, while I find the open beta to be a fun experience"
The highly anticipated release of Battlefield 6 is set to hit shelves on October 10, 2025, and its recent open beta has already made waves in the gaming community.
The open beta, which started on August 14, 2025, has attracted over 500,000 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing Call of Duty's record of 491,670 players. This impressive milestone indicates a strong interest in the game among players.
The beta includes the Rush game mode, Squad Deathmatch mode, and a new map, Empire State, set in Brooklyn, New York. However, some players have criticized the 12v12 format of the Rush game mode, which is consistent across all platforms.
On the official Battlefield subreddit, some players have expressed dissatisfaction with Battlefield 6, stating that it doesn't feel like a traditional Battlefield game. A Reddit thread with over 20,000 upvotes has criticized the return of Rush in Battlefield 6.
However, not all feedback has been negative. One user who has played Battlefield for 23 years has stated that the game feels like a Battlefield game, despite a few areas needing work. They praise the game for its chaotic gameplay, excellent sound design, and the requirement for intelligent squad play.
Changes have been made to Rush in Battlefield 6, including reducing MCOM explosive timers to 30 seconds and fixing defender respawns at 12 seconds. It's still early to determine how players will react to these changes.
Preorders for Battlefield 6 are available across all its platforms, including Epic Games, EA, Xbox, and PS5. The game is currently priced at $69.99 on Steam.
As of the morning of August 15, 2025, the Battlefield 6 open beta had more than 322,000 players on Steam. If it can maintain this momentum, it could potentially rival Call of Duty's player base post-launch.
Comparing Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in terms of player count and hype in 2025, we can see that Battlefield 6 has shown impressive player engagement during its beta, breaking records and building anticipation for its full release. Black Ops 7, while not yet released, benefits from the established popularity of the Call of Duty franchise and its robust esports scene. However, it will need to compete with the fresh momentum and player interest generated by Battlefield 6.
The real test for both games will come after their full releases, where sustained player counts and community engagement will be key indicators of success.
Windows users who participated in the open beta were thrilled to experience Battlefield 6's chaos and superior sound design, while some gamers on Xbox and PC platforms have criticized certain elements of the Rush game mode. Despite the mixed opinions, the game's entertainment potential in the competitive gaming landscape, especially against Call of Duty's Black Ops 7, is undeniable.
