The first weekend of the Battlefield 6 Beta has undoubtedly been a massive success. From the very start, the game’s Steam player count surged into the hundreds of thousands, easily outpacing Battlefield 2042. As the days went on, the number of concurrent players climbed to nearly half a million, eventually surpassing even Call of Duty’s highest player count on Steam. 
This level of engagement alone makes the beta a resounding triumph.
But what makes it even more exciting is that the community seems genuinely on board with Battlefield 6, making the beta’s success all the more meaningful. And while the game is certainly winning over fans, its impact has been felt beyond the game itself. EA’s stock price saw a significant boost, with shares rising by 4.7%, the largest jump since the end of last month. EA’s share price reached $176.11, bringing the company’s estimated value to around $42 billion.
This early success signals a strong start for the Battlefield series’ return and signals a potential shift in the ongoing rivalry between Battlefield and Call of Duty. In recent years, Call of Duty has dominated the shooter space, with Battlefield struggling to keep up. However, with Battlefield 6’s early momentum, it looks like the series might be reclaiming some of its former glory. The second beta weekend, starting on August 14 and running through August 17, will be the next big test. After that, there will be a long wait until the game’s official release in October. Hopefully, Battlefield 6 can maintain this positive trajectory and launch successfully.