Battlefield 6, one of the most anticipated games of the year, has created a whirlwind of a sensation on the PC platform today (October 10th). The game surpassed 700,000 concurrent players within an hour of its release and has already had an incredible start, with over 747,000 concurrent players playing on Steam. However, this overwhelming popularity also brought with it a major problem: the servers couldn’t handle the influx of players.
Battlefield 6 surpasses 700,000 concurrent players on Steam
It’s clear that Electronic Arts’ intensive marketing campaign is paying off. Having demonstrated its potential with 520,000 concurrent players while still in open beta, Battlefield 6 has now shattered that figure with its official release. According to SteamDB data, the game has reached 747,440 concurrent players and is expected to increase this number even further this weekend. According to an analyst’s report, the game’s first-day revenue on Steam alone has already surpassed $100 million. Considering that these figures don’t yet include PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S sales, it’s clear that Battlefield 6 has achieved tremendous commercial success.
Unfortunately, tens of thousands of players, eager to join the excitement, encountered long waiting lines. Upon launch, the game’s servers were overloaded, with reports of over 280,000 players waiting in line to join the server at one point. A similar situation occurred during the beta phase and was quickly resolved. The development team is expected to address this congestion as quickly as possible and stabilize the situation within a few hours.
Despite all the technical glitches, initial reviews from critics who have had the opportunity to experience the game are overwhelmingly positive. With a high average rating of 84 on OpenCritic, Battlefield 6 is being praised particularly for its explosive gameplay, destructible environments, and map-rich multiplayer modes. A common criticism, however, is that the single-player mode isn’t as prominent as the multiplayer mode.
In conclusion, Battlefield 6, as expected, had a breakout year. Once the server issues are resolved, players will be in for action-packed and chaotic battlefields all weekend long.
