Rapidly Increasing Player Count in Battlefield 6's Open Beta, Despite Lengthy Queues
In the world of gaming, a fierce competition is brewing as Battlefield 6, scheduled for release on October 10, 2025, sets its sights on Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Both games, known for their dynamic multiplayer experiences, are slated to launch in the fall, potentially making them rivals for sales and player attention.
The Battlefield 6 Open Beta has been making waves, attracting almost eight times as many viewers on Twitch as Fortnite, which just launched a new season today. This impressive viewership places Battlefield 6 as the most-watched game on Twitch, with 755,000 viewers, more than triple the next closest game, League of Legends.
The Open Beta is also performing well on Steam, hitting new highs with over 323,000 concurrent players. This strong showing has propelled Battlefield 6 to the 4th spot on Steam, behind CS2, Dota 2, and PUBG. The game is also making a mark on PlayStation, debuting as the 7th most-played game on the platform.
Despite these encouraging signs, the success of Battlefield 6 against Call of Duty, which boasts a historically stronger and more established player base and sales track record, remains uncertain. The outcome will likely depend on Battlefield 6's quality, gameplay mechanics, multiplayer experience, and community reception following launch.
Activision leadership, while not currently concerned with Battlefield 6, is "keeping a close eye" on it. The company believes that Call of Duty is "too big to fail." However, DICE and EA would likely consider surpassing Call of Duty a significant milestone for Battlefield 6.
The response to Battlefield 6 gameplay in the Open Beta has been largely positive, although concerns among Call of Duty players about stale gameplay, cheaters, and goofy Fortnite-ish skins have been raised.
As the release date of both games approaches, the gaming community eagerly awaits to see who will emerge victorious in this fall's battle for supremacy. It is hard to imagine that Battlefield 6 will not be an unequivocal success when it's released, but whether it can dethrone Call of Duty remains to be seen.
[1] Battlefield 6 is seen as a critical release for its franchise after the less successful Battlefield 2042. [2] Fans are cautiously optimistic based on early trailers and developer efforts. [3] It is hard to imagine that Battlefield 6 will not be an unequivocal success when it's released later this fall. [4] Battlefield 6 is scheduled for release on October 10, 2025, placing it directly in competition with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. [5] This timing could make the two games rivals for sales and player attention this season.
- The impressive technology showcased in Battlefield 6, such as its realistic graphics and innovative gameplay mechanics, positions it as a strong contender in the entertainment industry.
- As both Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 gear up for release, the battlefield of entertainment will witness an intense clash of technology-driven gaming experiences.
