Battlefield 6’s open beta went reside at the moment, and it is placing up massive numbers its early-access stage earlier than the beta turns into extra extensively out there this weekend and subsequent.
On Steam alone, the Battlefield 6 open beta reached more than 314,000 peak concurrent players. The open beta can also be out there on PS5 and Xbox Collection X|S, together with the EA App for PC, so the Steam numbers mirror only a portion of the beta’s complete viewers.
Given the large quantity of individuals attempting to play Battlefield 6’s open beta, the servers are struggling considerably. Some gamers have reported matchmaking points, and the builders say gamers can restart the sport shopper to assist enhance issues. Battlefield 6’s open beta is utilizing server queues to assist mitigate demand, with Battlefield Studios asserting it’s engaged on a “substantial increase in server capacity” to assist meet demand.
We’re conscious of a problem the place some gamers cannot matchmake after ending a match on account of playlists being unavailable. We advocate restarting your sport shopper to renew matchmaking. Thanks in your persistence whereas we work on a repair.
— Battlefield Comms (@BattlefieldComm) August 7, 2025
“Open beta is our largest validation but. We wish to see at GRAND scale how this holds up. We’ll then assess the outcomes and listen to the suggestions and iterate. As we at all times do, and as we now have been doing,” producer David Sirland said.
Gamers have additionally reported weapon-balancing points, with many saying shotguns are too highly effective proper now. (*6*) Battlefield Studios is trying into these stories with an purpose to search out out what it would tweak for launch in October.
Battlefield 6’s open beta is reside now in early entry for individuals who received a code on Twitch or signed up for Battlefield Labs by July 31. Alternatively, all EA Play Professional members can begin enjoying now. For those who nonetheless want a code, you’ll be able to watch a partnered stream on Twitch for 30 minutes to get in.