Battlefield 6 Launches on Steam with Record-Breaking Numbers!
The game debuted with over 740,000 concurrent players, setting a new milestone for the franchise. However, the massive influx of players also caused server crashes and connection issues, slightly overshadowing the otherwise explosive launch.
Battlefield 6 Smashes Records on Steam with Over 700,000 Concurrent Players
One of the most anticipated games of the year, Battlefield 6, made a thunderous debut on PC today (October 10). Within just an hour of its release, the game surpassed 700,000 concurrent players, and at the time of writing, it has reached an astonishing 747,000+ players on Steam — marking one of the biggest launches in franchise history. However, this overwhelming popularity came with a cost: servers couldn’t handle the massive influx, leading to widespread connection issues and crashes.
Battlefield 6 surpasses 700,000 concurrent players on Steam
Electronic Arts’ aggressive marketing campaign seems to have paid off. Even during its open beta phase, the game hinted at its potential with 520,000 concurrent players, and its full release has blown past that number. According to SteamDB data, the title hit 747,440 concurrent players, with analysts expecting the figure to climb even higher over the weekend.
A recent report also revealed that Battlefield 6’s first-day Steam revenue has already exceeded $100 million, and that’s before counting sales from PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. All signs point to Battlefield 6 becoming a massive commercial success for EA — despite the rocky server launch.
Unfortunately, tens of thousands of players eager to join the excitement were met with long queue times. Following the game’s launch, servers became severely overloaded, and at one point, reports indicated that over 280,000 players were waiting to log in. A similar issue had occurred during the beta phase, which was quickly resolved. The development team is expected to address the current overload promptly and restore stability within a few hours.
Despite all the technical hiccups, the first impressions from critics who had the chance to play the game have been overwhelmingly positive. Battlefield 6 currently holds an impressive average score of 84 on OpenCritic, earning praise for its explosive gameplay, destructible environments, and diverse multiplayer maps. However, the single-player campaign is reportedly less impactful compared to the multiplayer experience — a common critique echoed by many reviewers.
In conclusion, Battlefield 6 has made a blockbuster debut, living up to the year’s high expectations. Once the server issues are resolved, players can look forward to action-packed and chaotic battlefields throughout the weekend.
