Battlefield 6 Open Beta Hits 500K Players on Steam

Battlefield 6’s first Open Beta weekend has surged past 500,000 concurrent players on Steam, setting a new franchise high and edging the all-time Steam peak for Call of Duty. SteamDB’s live chart shows an all-time peak of 521,079 for the Battlefield 6 Open Beta as the public test opened to everyone. Multiple outlets confirmed the figure and the comparison to Call of Duty’s 491,670 Steam peak. 

Battlefield 6 Open Beta Hits 500K Players on Steam

About Battlefield 6

Battlefield 6 is a first-person shooter developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts, focused on large-scale, team-based combat in dynamic, destructible environments. Designed for next-gen consoles and high-end PCs, it features enhanced visuals, refined gameplay mechanics, and returning fan-favorite modes like Conquest and Breakthrough.   

Open Beta Sets Steam Record

The Open Beta’s 521,079 concurrent players places Battlefield 6 among the biggest Steam spikes of the year and ahead of the unified Call of Duty app’s historical high on the platform. The comparison is not one-to-one, since Battlefield 6’s figure comes during a time-limited beta and both series track cross-platform play outside Steam, yet it is still a clear signal of demand on PC. SteamDB’s Most Played page shows Battlefield 6 Open Beta sitting near the top of the 24-hour and all-time charts during the surge, while Call of Duty’s record remains 491,670 from November 20, 2022.

From a franchise perspective, the data suggests a healthy rebound after Battlefield 2042’s mixed reception. Interest has been building as EA emphasizes grounded, class-based combat and large-scale destruction, with the multi-studio “Battlefield Studios” setup highlighting a back-to-basics push. That positioning has driven search and social momentum leading into the beta window.

SteamDB’s live chart

What To Watch Next

The Open Beta runs across two public windows, August 9–10 and August 14–17, with challenges that carry cosmetic rewards forward to launch. If you want to verify the numbers yourself, SteamDB’s Battlefield 6 Open Beta page tracks the live player count and the peak. The Steam store page confirms the October 10 release date and available editions, which will help convert beta players into pre-orders.

Final Thoughts

A Steam peak above 500,000 during an open test is a strong leading indicator for Battlefield 6 on PC. It does not guarantee sales across platforms, but it puts the series back in the conversation and, at least on Steam, above Call of Duty’s historical high. The next checkpoint arrives with the second beta weekend, followed by launch, when stability, anti-cheat, and post-launch support will decide whether this surge becomes staying power.