Battlefield 6 has achieved a monumental milestone, surpassing 700,000 active users on Steam within the first hour of its full launch, marking a significant leap from its beta numbers.
Launch Player Count Exceeds Expectations
The full release of Battlefield 6 has been a triumph for EA, with over 700,000 players engaging on Steam in just the first hour. This launch metric leaves behind the peak player count from its beta, which stood at approximately 521,000 users.
Comparatively, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, another popular shooter, has only attained a lifetime high of nearly half a million players on Steam, though it also benefits from distribution on other platforms like Xbox App and Game Pass. Nonetheless, Battlefield 6's explosive start positions it strongly within the gaming market.
Technical Requirements and Market Impact
The game runs with moderate system requirements, though Secure Boot must be enabled as an anti-cheat measure. This technical aspect has not hindered the game's overwhelming reception among PC players.
This successful launch comes on the heels of a major business move by EA, which is transitioning to a private company through a deal involving entities like Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
Publisher EA's Strategic Movements
Following this strong debut, Battlefield Studios and publisher EA can leverage these impressive statistics to bolster their market position. The excitement around Battlefield 6 highlights investor confidence amid EA's strategic privatization.
- Battlefield 6 launched on 2025-10-10, eclipsing its beta numbers.
- Steam player count exceeded 700,000 in the first hour.
- Requires Secure Boot enabled for anti-cheat.
- EA announced going private with PIF, Silver Lake, Affinity Partners.
