Electronic Arts proudly announced that Battlefield 6 enjoyed a phenomenal launch, selling over 7 million copies. This remarkable achievement makes it the most successful opening in the entire history of the Battlefield franchise.
These impressive sales figures align with earlier analyst predictions, which estimated around 7 million copies sold, placing its debut performance remarkably close to the sales numbers typically seen by Call of Duty titles.
Rhys Elliott of Anliena Analytics commented on the game’s extraordinary performance, noting that its sales are “closer to Call of Duty-tier numbers than any of EA’s premium-shooter efforts so far.” He further emphasized the challenge for EA to sustain this initial success and evolve Battlefield 6 into a lasting platform.
On the Steam platform, Battlefield 6 has also shattered records, achieving an astonishing peak of over 747,000 concurrent players. This makes it the most-played EA game on Steam, surpassing even the popular free-to-play title Apex Legends, which recorded 624,000 concurrent players.
Looking ahead, Battlefield 6 Season 1 is set to debut on October 28, a date also rumored for the release of the game’s highly anticipated battle royale mode. Following this, Phase 2, titled Rogue Ops, will arrive on November 18, with Winter Offensive concluding the season on December 9. These seasonal updates promise to introduce a wealth of new maps, game modes, and weaponry.
Despite Battlefield 6’s impressive start, the ultimate test will be whether it can, for the first time, outsell a Call of Duty title. Prior to its launch, industry experts generally predicted that this would not occur, anticipating that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 would ultimately surpass EA’s offering in overall sales.
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