Call of Duty

Battlefield 6 Shatters Call of Duty Player Records with 750K Concurrent Launch

Battlefield 6 has launched with record-breaking numbers, reaching 747,440 concurrent players on Steam and surpassing Call of Duty’s franchise records. The massive player count demonstrates strong engagement despite server queues, with EA implementing systems to maintain stability during peak demand.

Battlefield 6 has made gaming history by shattering Call of Duty’s concurrent player records with nearly 750,000 players at launch, marking one of the most successful franchise debuts in recent memory. The highly anticipated title reached 747,440 concurrent players on Steam within hours of release, easily surpassing Call of Duty’s peak of 491,670 players and establishing itself as the second most-played game on Valve’s platform.

Record-Breaking Launch Numbers

by Megan CarterOctober 13, 2025November 2, 2025

Gaming Hardware

Battlefield 6 Steam Record Shatters Call of Duty’s All-Time Peak

Battlefield 6 has demolished Call of Duty’s all-time Steam concurrent player record, peaking at 747,000 players during launch. The achievement marks EA’s biggest PC gaming launch in history and poses a significant threat to this fall’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release.

Battlefield 6 has achieved a monumental milestone by shattering Call of Duty’s all-time Steam concurrent player record during its explosive launch weekend. The latest installment in EA’s flagship franchise peaked at an impressive 747,000 simultaneous players, easily surpassing Call of Duty’s previous record of 491,000 set in November 2022. This remarkable achievement represents the most successful PC launch in Electronic Arts history and positions the military shooter as a serious competitor in this year’s crowded gaming landscape.