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EA says Battlefield 6 has exploded out of the gate — selling more than 7 million copies in its first three days and claiming the biggest launch in the franchise's history. Player engagement, streaming figures and record concurrent numbers underline the game's massive opening weekend.
Numbers that prove it's a blockbuster
The launch weekend wasn't just big on sales. Battlefield 6 saw massive play and viewership across platforms:
- Over 7 million units sold in three days, confirmed by EA.
- 172 million online matches played during the first weekend.
- More than 15 million hours of streaming watched by fans worldwide.
- The highest concurrent player count in Battlefield history.
These figures pushed the shooter past previous franchise highs and made it the most successful Battlefield debut to date.
Voices from the studio
Byron Beede, General Manager of Battlefield, thanked the community and emphasized the development process: 'First and foremost we want to thank our players. Battlefield 6 was built with our fans. From the initial concept through to the implementation of Battlefield Labs and into the record-shattering Open Beta we have been obsessed with player feedback.' He added that this is only the beginning, with Season 1 arriving in just 12 days.

Vince Zampella, Executive Vice President, also expressed gratitude: 'We never take moments like this for granted... We appreciate you joining us for Battlefield 6’s momentous launch. We have so much more to come in the weeks ahead.'
Critics, players and what's being debated
Early reviews have been positive overall. Wccftech gave Battlefield 6 an 8.5, praising the multiplayer as 'rock solid' while calling the single-player campaign lackluster. For many fans and critics, this marks a comeback after the mixed receptions of Battlefield V and Battlefield 2042.
At the same time, the live team has already been making adjustments and fielding feedback. Developers are reportedly working on adding naval warfare to future updates, a move that could expand large-scale combat options. On the other hand, a recent change that reduced the starting ticket count on Conquest maps proved controversial and drew pushback from parts of the community.
What to watch next
With Season 1 just days away, players are watching closely for new content and balance fixes. Whether it's the planned naval combat, map tweaks, or further live-service updates, EA and the Battlefield studios are leaning into community feedback to shape the game's next chapters.
Source: wccftech
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