Battlefield 6 has made history. Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios announced that the new installment shattered records for the franchise, becoming the biggest launch ever for the long-running shooter.
Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, Battlefield 6 has quickly proven to be one of the largest gaming releases of the year.
Following a record-breaking Open Beta, Battlefield 6 sold over 7 million copies in its first three days. Players have logged 172 million matches online and watched 15 million hours of gameplay on streaming platforms, marking an all-time high in franchise engagement.
Developers Thank the Fans
Byron Beede, General Manager of Battlefield, credited the game’s success to player feedback.
“First and foremost we want to thank our players,” said Beede. “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. Together, with our players we’ve had a singular goal: to craft the best Battlefield ever. And this is just the beginning – our first season of new content is just 12 days away.”
Vince Zampella, Executive Vice President at EA, also thanked players and the studios behind the game.
“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,” said Zampella. “We appreciate you joining us for Battlefield 6’s momentous launch. We have so much more to come in the weeks ahead.”
What’s Next for Battlefield 6
Season 1 of Battlefield 6 launches October 28 with Rogue Ops, featuring a new large-scale map, Blackwell Fields, and a competitive 4v4 mode. Two more content phases will follow before the end of the year.
EA says Battlefield 6 marks the start of a connected Battlefield universe, combining input from its four major studios — Criterion, DICE, Motive, and Ripple Effect — to shape the franchise’s future.
Editions and Pricing
Battlefield 6 is available in two editions:
- Standard Edition – $69.99
- Phantom Edition – $99.99, which includes:
- Phantom Squad Soldier Skin Pack
- Two Weapon Packages
- Vehicle and Knife Skins
- Battlefield Pro Season 1 Pass with 25 Tier Skips and exclusive cosmetics
Both editions are available through Steam, EA App, and the Epic Games Store.
The Future of the Franchise
With over 100 million players across its history, Battlefield’s return signals a strong rebound for EA’s shooter series. Battlefield 6 is being positioned as the foundation for future connected experiences, as the franchise evolves under its new multi-studio structure.
