The open beta of Battlefield 6 has managed to gather around 520,000 simultaneous players, setting a new record for the franchise and surpassing the previous mark of Call of Duty on Steam, which was 491,670 simultaneous players in 2022. This impressive number makes Battlefield 6 the game with the most users in a weekend in the history of Valve’s platform, placing it in the historical top 25 according to SteamDB.
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EA and DICE have expressed their enthusiasm for the community’s support, which has shown great backing during the beta, although they have also revealed the challenges they are facing. Many players have experienced persistent wait times to access the game, which has led developers to work on optimizing the game’s pace, server quality, and overall user experience. On their social media, EA thanked players for their patience and assured that they are working hard to provide a smooth gaming experience.
Despite the difficulties, the beta has been celebrated as a great success and interest in the Battlefield saga has been revived. The community seems eager for the new title to regain the essence that defined the franchise. In fact, it has been rumored that this year Battlefield could displace Call of Duty in the realm of multiplayer shooters, which could be favorable for players by increasing competition in the genre.
With the growing popularity and ongoing adjustments in development, Battlefield 6 positions itself as a formidable contender in the ever-competitive video game market, and expectations for its final release are high among the gaming community.