"This is Battlefield's biggest Open Beta ever," says EA

"This is Battlefield's biggest Open Beta ever," says EA | Eurogamer.net

UPDATE 10/08/25: Battlefield 6 continues to attract record numbers of players over the weekend, clocking up 521,079 con…

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Battlefield 6’s open beta has smashed records: on Steam it peaked at 473,632 concurrent players over its first weekend (making it the series’ biggest beta and the 22nd-largest peak ever on Steam) and has since climbed to 521,079, slotting it into the top 20 all-time. It even outpaced titles like Helldivers 2 and Elden Ring Nightreign, trailing only heavy hitters such as Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2 and PUBG.

EA warned of inevitable queues during peak times and is tweaking entry slots for a smoother experience. If you missed Weekend 1, don’t worry—you can still nab Weekend 2 challenges (and maybe a code through various giveaways). Early impressions? There’s cautious optimism that Battlefield 6’s bold changes could pay off, but only more playtime will tell if it really reshapes the franchise.