Peak player count for Battlefield 6 open beta surpasses 330,000 simultaneous players on Steam, exceeding the 2042 beta's record by twice and outperforming 2042 itself thrice within mere hours.
In an exciting turn of events, the open beta for Battlefield 6 has set new records on Steam, surpassing the likes of Elden Ring: Nightreign, Starfield, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. According to SteamDB's "most played games" chart, Battlefield 6's open beta reached a peak concurrent player count of around 521,079, significantly outperforming all previous Battlefield games on the platform and even beating the peak concurrent Steam player count of any Call of Duty game.
This impressive performance marks a strong return in player engagement for the Battlefield franchise compared to its recent predecessors and the ongoing top competitor, Call of Duty. In direct comparison to other games in the Battlefield series on Steam, Battlefield 6's peak of 521,079 is more than three times higher than Battlefield 2042's open beta peak, which was about 156,000 concurrent players.
The open beta's success has established Battlefield 6 as the highest concurrent player count ever for the series on Steam, making it the largest Battlefield launch measured by this metric. It also became the 18th highest peak concurrent player count in Steam history, surpassing Call of Duty's unified Steam peak, which is ranked 20th.
The concurrent player peak of Battlefield 6's open beta places it at number 38 on SteamDB's overall "most played games" chart. It's worth noting that Battlefield 2042 is the only modern Battlefield game to release on Steam on its actual launch date. The numbers of players in Battlefield 6's open beta might increase in the near future.
Playing as a speedy soldier is a notable feature in Battlefield 6's open beta, showcasing the iconic shooter features that the series is known for. The fast-paced multiplayer action has attracted a large number of players, indicating a high level of interest in the upcoming FPS.
The open beta of Battlefield 6 is currently the most popular in the series on Steam, with a concurrent player peak of 334,549. It's available for viewing on Twitch, which might lead to a further surge in players when it becomes open to everyone on August 9.
For those who missed out on the previous Battlefield titles, Battlefield 5 and 4 returned to Steam in 2020, years after their respective releases. However, comparing their performance in the open beta to Battlefield 6 might not be fully accurate due to their later release on Steam.
In summary, Battlefield 6's open beta has demonstrated a record-breaking peak concurrent player count on Steam within its series and against Call of Duty.
| Game / Series | Peak Concurrent Players on Steam | Notes | |------------------------|----------------------------------|---------------------------------------| | Battlefield 6 (Open Beta, 2025) | ~521,079 | Highest in series and beats Call of Duty | | Battlefield 2042 (Beta) | ~156,000 | Previous Battlefield Steam peak | | Call of Duty (all games combined on Steam) | ~491,670 | Highest Call of Duty Steam peak |
[1] SteamDB - Battlefield 6 Open Beta Stats [2] SteamDB - Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Stats [3] SteamDB - Call of Duty Combined Stats [4] SteamDB - Battlefield 6 Open Beta on Twitch [5] SteamDB - Battlefield 2042 Open Beta on Twitch
- The spectacular success of Battlefield 6's open beta on Steam has propelled it to the 38th spot on SteamDB's overall "most played games" chart.
- Interested gamers can catch the live action on Twitch, as the open beta of Battlefield 6 is currently streaming.
- Previous Battlefield titles, Battlefield 5 and 4, were re-released on Steam in 2020, but their performance during the open beta might not be directly compared to Battlefield 6 due to their later release on the platform.
- The open beta of Battlefield 6 features fast-paced, action-packed multiplayer gameplay that is reminiscent of the series' iconic shooter features.
- For tech enthusiasts, the release of Battlefield 6 presents an opportunity to check out the latest advancements in gaming technology and gadgets.
