Battlefield 6 Open Beta Breaks Franchise Records with Over 420 Million Matches Played
EA has released the official debrief on the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, and the numbers are nothing short of historic. According to the company’s report, the beta drew in the largest player participation in Battlefield’s history, with players completing 420,127,450 matches across a staggering 92,351,578 hours of gameplay. EA’s official update confirmed the milestone, cementing Battlefield 6 as one of the most highly anticipated multiplayer launches of the year.
Record-Breaking Engagement
The beta offered more content than any Battlefield test phase before it, with multiple game modes across four maps available. Player choice leaned heavily toward the Assault class at 32%, followed by Support at 26%, Engineer at 23%, and Recon at 19%. Notably, Support players wielding defibrillators tallied an astonishing 7,453,121 kills, adding a touch of chaos and humor to the event.
Gameplay Adjustments Ahead of Launch
EA emphasized that the beta was not just a stress test but also a valuable source of player feedback. Several issues identified during the test are already being addressed. Among them:
Map Boundaries: Players exploiting flanking routes by running out of bounds and back in behind enemy lines will find those tactics curtailed, as adjustments are underway to prevent unintended access.
Map Variety: Responding to concerns that some maps felt too small, EA confirmed that the full launch will include both fast-paced maps and larger-scale battlefields, with additional maps set to be tested through Battlefield Labs.
Weapon Balancing: While the beta only featured a portion of the game’s arsenal, developers are reworking gunplay for consistency, with tweaks to recoil and tap-fire mechanics. The overpowered M87A1 shotgun will no longer dominate, requiring more than a single shot to down enemies.
Movement Mechanics: Player mobility is being fine-tuned, with reductions to horizontal speed, penalties for repeated jumps, and lowered accuracy while jumping or sliding. The goal is to make these maneuvers situational rather than default tactics in combat.
Modes and Player Counts: Adjustments to Rush mode player limits and playlist options are also underway, with EA stressing that balancing will remain an ongoing effort.
Members of the Battlefield Labs program will be the first to experience in-game adjustments and test new multiplayer maps ahead of launch. For everyone else, the next chance to jump into the action will be October 10, 2025, when Battlefield 6 officially launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
What changes from the beta are you most excited to see refined when Battlefield 6 launches?
