US EditionDespite Long Queues, Battlefield 6’s Open Beta Playercount Is Skyrocketing
GLOBAL, AUG 7 – Battlefield 6 open beta reached over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam, causing server queues and prompting EA to increase capacity to manage demand.
- The Battlefield 6 Open Beta launched on August 7, 2025, with early access available by watching 30 minutes of any Battlefield 6 Twitch stream on August 7-8.
- Early access through Twitch Drops followed prior requirements like Battlefield Labs registration and EA Play Pro subscription, which previously gated the first beta days.
- The beta features varied game modes including Breakthrough, Escalation, Conquest, Team Deathmatch, and Domination, showcasing large-scale battles with vehicles and infantry tactics.
- The open beta reached over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam shortly after launch and ranked as the seventh most-played game on PlayStation with 755,000 Twitch viewers.
- EA and DICE responded to server capacity issues with assurances of improvements, while the beta’s strong player interest indicates ongoing franchise engagement despite Battlefield 2042’s mixed reception.
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