Following the conclusion of Battlefield 6's open beta, players are ditching the battlefield to explore other gaming realms. The question arises: What games are the masses flocking to now?
In the realm of online multiplayer games, the Battlefield series has always been a fan favourite. However, a recent development has seen Battlefield 6 taking the lead in popularity among its peers, following an impressive Open Beta.
The Open Beta for Battlefield 6, scheduled to launch on October 10, has already made waves. It broke franchise records, with over 521,000 concurrent players on Steam and over 92 million total gameplay hours across more than 420 million matches[1][5]. This marks a significant milestone, making it the biggest beta in Battlefield history in terms of player activity and popularity[2].
The strong player engagement with Battlefield 6's mechanics is evident from the statistics. Nearly 5 billion enemy kills were recorded during the beta, with the Assault class being the most popular choice at 32% of players[1][2][3]. This suggests that players are deeply immersed in the gameplay, making Battlefield 6 a hit with both loyal fans and explosion enthusiasts.
On the other hand, BattleBit Remastered, an ultra-simplified take on Battlefield game mechanics, peaked at 87,000+ players in June 2023 but has since faded into obscurity. Despite its initial success, the game's intended audience may have been jilted, with rumblings of an abandoned development and Operation Overhaul for BattleBit Remastered[4].
Meanwhile, other Battlefield games like Battlefield V, set in World War II, and Battlefield 2042, a futuristic release from 2021, have seen their fair share of players. Battlefield V recently peaked at around 20,000 players, while Battlefield 2042 peaked at around 9,000 players[4]. However, no recent player count or popularity data after the Battlefield 6 beta are available.
Historically popular entries like Battlefield 4 and Battlefield: Bad Company have lasting fanbases and are innovative in their own right. Yet, these entries do not currently surpass Battlefield 6 in active player counts or hype post-beta[4].
As we wait for Battlefield 6's official launch, gamers are eagerly anticipating the return of the Open Beta, which is set to come back on Thursday. The user, who prefers modern-day combat sims, is looking forward to checking back on SteamDB to see where the players go after Battlefield 6's Open Beta.
Battlefield 6 requires Secure Boot, and it returns to a modern warfare theme. The second half of the Open Beta will end on August 18, 2025, leaving players with just a few more days to immerse themselves in this popular shooter game.
References:
- Battlefield 6 Beta Breaks Franchise Records
- Battlefield 6 Beta Becomes Biggest in Battlefield History
- Battlefield 6 Beta: Class Breakdown and Player Statistics
- Battlefield Series Player Counts and Popularity Post-Battlefield 6 Beta
- Battlefield 6 Beta: A Look at Its Success on Steam
