Battlefield 6 Open Beta hits a record 500,000+ players on Steam

Battlefield 6 Open Beta just broke the record for most concurrent players in a beta, according to Steam Charts. Although the beta went live on August 9, 2025, the Early Access opened the game up to a majority of players two days prior. This is a significant achievement that not only showcases the popularity and overall reception but also demonstrates the game’s ability to handle massive player counts.

In this article, we will shed some light on the overall reception of Battlefield 6 Open Beta and its monstrous 500,000 player count.

Battlefield 6 Open Beta hits peak of 500,000+ concurrent players

Once Early Access went live on August 7, 2025, players started surging in large numbers. Many even posted on social media about waiting in a queue of 250,000 players to try their hands on the newest entry in the Battlefield franchise.

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However, EA and the Battlefield team had already expected massive player counts. Much of this is thanks to BF Labs, which allowed the Battlefield Developer team and fanbase to combine forces for BF6.

Battlefield 6 hit a record high of 517,852+ players in its Open Beta (Image via Steam Charts)

On August 9, 2025, the restrictions for Early Access were finally lifted, and players finally got to dive into BF6 Open Beta. From streets in Cairo running amok by tanks to Jets and Sniper glints giving you a hard time in Liberation Peak, Battlefield 6 Open Beta has enjoyed an overall positive reception.

Vehicles in Battlefield 6 Open Beta (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || EA)

BF6 surpassed the previous record holder, Monster Hunter Wilds, which experienced an impressive 463,000+ concurrent players in its beta. The sheer number of Battlefield fans here to try the newest title has already helped it become the biggest beta ever.

Post Match Report in Siege of Cairo (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || EA)

The official Battlefield Comms X handle posted a list of issues present in the beta and expressed its concerns. Although some performance and gameplay bugs have been found, this is what the Beta phases are for.

Players have already started to showcase their creativity not only in gameplay but also in their loadouts. From the limited selection of weapons available in the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, players have begun creating weapon loadouts. Either choosing to bunker in an objective with the L110 LMG or running and gunning with the M4A1 Carbine, there's something for everyone.

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Sankalpa is a gaming journalist at Sportskeeda who specializes in role-playing games (RPGs) and first-person shooters (FPS). A trained IT engineer, he switched his career to combine his passion for computer hardware and video games. Having done early build testing for Redstorm Entertainment, Sankalpa brings a wealth of insight into his role at Sportskeeda. He actively plays the games he is tasked to cover and then writes unbiased, thoughtful, and accurate features.

Delta Force 1 was the first title Sankalpa played, and it ignited in him a lifelong love for the FPS genre. Currently, he prefers to play multiplayer games on his PC. That said, he would love to explore the majestic landscapes of Far Cry 4's Kyrat in person if he ever finds himself in a Jumanji-type scenario.

Sankalpa follows the esports scene of Rainbow Six quite closely, with he himself playing with and against T2 and T3 teams in R6 tournaments at one point. He enjoys watching the tactics employed by professional players, especially Pengu, a former G2 member and 2x Winner of Rainbow 6 Siege invitationals.

In his spare time, Sankalpa can be found listening to lossless music or editing YouTube videos. He also loves binge-watching anime.

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