Seven million soldiers and counting: Battlefield is back on the frontlines.
Battlefield 6 has stormed onto the scene. In a press release, Electronic Arts confirmed that the shooter has sold more than seven million copies in its first three days, calling it a “record-shattering” and “explosive” debut, the biggest in the franchise’s history.
Vince Zampella, who oversees the Battlefield series, described the milestone as “momentous,” adding: “We never take moments like this for granted, so I want to express our sincere gratitude to our global Battlefield Studios and passionate community that has helped get us to this point. We appreciate you joining us for Battlefield 6’s momentous launch. We have so much more to come in the weeks ahead.”
Battlefield 6 rivals Call of Duty with over seven million copies sold and huge PC numbers
Independent research from Alinea Insight backs up EA’s record-breaking announcement, estimating that Battlefield 6 had already sold over 6.5 million copies within its first few days, generating more than $350 million in gross revenue. Updated figures now push that total past seven million copies sold, putting the shooter firmly in Call of Duty-tier territory in terms of sales, which is a level of commercial success EA hasn’t reached with a premium shooter in years.
According to Alinea’s breakdown, the Battlefield 6 audience is heavily PC-led, with Steam accounting for nearly 57% of total copies sold (around 3.5 million units) and over $220 million in revenue. The PlayStation 5 share stands at roughly 24% (around 1.5 million), while Xbox Series X/S users make up just under 20% (about 1.2 million). The report also highlighted consistently strong engagement, with 2.3 to 2.5 million daily active users on Steam and around one million on PlayStation since launch, a remarkably steady curve for a new shooter.
EA’s own stats line up with those findings: players have logged over 172 million matches and 15 million hours of gameplay streamed, while Battlefield 6 peaked at 747,440 concurrent players on Steam during its opening weekend. Ratings on Steam has risen to “Very Positive”, with 81% of players giving positive reviews to the game.
Twitch viewership reached 865,000 concurrent viewers, boosted by a week-long drops campaign and partnerships with major streamers.
The data also shows how much Battlefield’s audience has evolved. Roughly 45% of Steam players hadn’t played Battlefield 2042, with many newcomers coming from other shooter genres. The shift towards a more casual, accessible experience, with smaller modes, bot lobbies, and the creative Battlefield Portal mode, seems to have paid off, broadening its appeal without losing its trademark large-scale chaos.
Looking ahead, Battlefield 6’s Season 1: Rogue Ops launches on 28 October, bringing the Blackwell Fields map, a 4v4 mode, and more content over a ten-week cycle. Alinea notes that maintaining momentum will be key as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Deadlock, and Arc Raiders all loom on the horizon, each poised to compete for shooter fans’ attention.
Released on 10 October for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, Battlefield 6 has already cemented itself as one of 2025’s biggest launches. For EA, it’s a confident return to large-scale warfare. Battlefield 6 has already become one of 2025’s defining shooters and a genuine rival in this year’s fight for FPS dominance.
