The open beta for Battlefield 6 has drawn an incredible amount of crowd. More than 521,000 people were playing at the same time on stream on August 9. This makes it one of the most played games ever on the platform. It also beat the record by battlefield the biggest rival, Call of Duty, which had 491,670 players at its peak.
These numbers only include stream players on PC. When you add PlayStation, Xbox EA’s launcher, the total number of players is believed to be over 1 million.
Huge Comeback For The Battlefield Series
For a battlefield game, this is a huge moment. The last major release, which was Battlefield 2042, reached just over 107,000 players at its best. But Battlefield 6 has already beaten that almost 5 times.
The game now ranks 18th for the highest number of players at one time in the stream’s history. Industry experts say this shows that the series is making a comeback after years of mixed reviews. Many players have praised the beta for running smoothly and being more exciting than previous Battlefield games.
Cheaters Face Strong Anti-Cheat System
The beta also bought a wave of cheating attempts. EA’s “Javelin,” which is an anti-cheat system, blocked more than 30,000 attempts to cheat in the first 48 hours. The first players reported 44,000 cheaters, and the next day another 60,000 came in.
EA’s system is made to keep learning and improving. The company is working with players to find and remove cheaters as quickly as possible. They hope this will make the full release in October fair for everyone.
More To Come Before Launch
EA called this their biggest open beta ever. Some players had to wait in a long queue because of the huge numbers joining. A second beta is planned from August 14-17, which will add Empire State and new game modes such as Rush and squad, and deathmatch.
If the full launch goes as well as Bata wants, then Battlefield 5 could mark one of the most successful returns for the shooter series in recent years.
FAQs
- How many people play Battlefield Beta 6 at once?
Over 521,000 people have played the game at once.
- Did Battlefield 6 beat Call of Duty?
Yes, it passed its all-time peak player count on stream.
- When is the Battlefield 6 full game launching?
The game is launching in October.
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