After <a href=”https://gameinformer.com/evaluation/battlefield-2042/battlefield-2042-review-the-battle-of-the-bugs”>the bug-riddled launch of Battlefield 2042</a> again in 2021, EA has been working to revitalize the Battlefield collection’ identify, putting <a href=”https://gameinformer.com/2021/12/02/respawns-vince-zampella-becomes-head-of-battlefield-amidst-wider-franchise-changes-that”>Respawn’s Vince Zampella as its head amidst the creation of a wider Battlefield universe</a>. If the current Battlefield 6 beta over the weekend is any indication, these efforts are paying off. Not solely did the beta surpass Name of Responsibility’s all-time participant rely, nevertheless it additionally reached a brand new concurrent peak for the Battlefield collection.
EA calls the Battlefield 6 open beta its greatest ever, and Weekend 1 (Aug. 9-10) simply wrapped up. All through the weekend, and on Aug. 7 and Aug. 8, when invite-only gamers may hop in early, I noticed screenshots throughout social media displaying queues stretching into the lots of of hundreds – lots of people have been enjoying this sport.Â
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Utilizing SteamDB, a database that tracks Steam concurrent participant counts, that checks out. On Saturday, the Battlefield 6 open beta peaked with 521,079 gamers, which can also be an all-time peak for the whole Battlefield collection. That quantity eclipses the height of Name of Responsibility at 491,670, too, although it’s vital to notice these are simply Steam numbers and console gamers may sway this statement in both route.Â
Nonetheless, the purpose stands – Battlefield 6 is one thing gamers are enthusiastic about. The true take a look at might be what number of of those open beta (see: free) gamers will convert into paid gamers when Battlefield 6 launches on October 10 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X/S, and PC.Â
Within the meantime, watch the Battlefield 6 debut trailer after which learn our preview of Battlefield 6’s multiplayer after going hands-on with it.Â
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