Battlefield 6 Beta Hits 500k Concurrent Players

The recent Battlefield 6 Open Beta has concluded with remarkable success. Discover the community's reaction to this exciting new entry in the Battlefield series.

Battlefield 6 Hits a New Series Benchmark with a Thriving Open Beta

Reaches a Record High of Over 500,000 Simultaneous Players

Following its first open beta, the official Battlefield Comm Twitter (X) account celebrated the event, declaring it the "largest Open Beta in the franchise's history." The announcement cautioned players about potential queues during peak launch periods and expressed gratitude for the overwhelming enthusiasm. Shortly thereafter, Battlefield 6 hit a peak of 521,079 concurrent players, securing the 18th spot on Steam's list of Most Played Games.

Across social media, players have shared highly positive feedback about their gameplay, emphasizing the game's intense, tactical combat that results in more satisfying victories. Battlefield 6 is widely regarded as a significant upgrade over its predecessor, Battlefield 2042, which was criticized for omitting core series mechanics and is often considered the franchise's lowest point.

Many long-time Battlefield fans have declared Battlefield 6 a triumphant return to the series' roots, a sentiment that Game8 shares. For a detailed analysis of our Open Beta experience, check out our full review via the link below.