It's no secret that the last few Battlefield entries haven't exactly been the powerhouse hits that fans, or EA, expect to see from the seasoned shooter franchise. So, naturally, there's a lot of pressure on Battlefield 6 to turn the ship around and deliver a proper return to form, one that simultaneously brings long-time fans of the series back while ushering in a new generation of players. That's an incredibly tall order, but against all odds, Battlefield 6 might actually be able to pull it off.
A week ago, Battlefield 6 revealed its multiplayer component for the very first time. General impressions from the creators and press who were able to play the game early were very positive, and now fans have an opportunity to form their own opinion, with the Battlefield 6 Open Beta almost in full swing. Already available for those who were given an early access code, Battlefield 6's Open Beta is already thrusting the new military shooter into the mainstream spotlight, but it's far from the only multiplayer game making it into headlines this weekend.
Battlefield 6 Is Going To Have a Big Weekend
The Battlefield 6 Open Beta already has a peak player-count of 334,549, according to tracking site SteamDB. That's only taking into account those playing via Steam, and the Beta is only available right now to those who obtained an early access code from EA. To put things into perspective, Call of Duty has a 24-hour peak of 57,220 on SteamDB at the time of writing.
Even in its infancy, Battlefield 6's Open Beta is already proving to be a major moment in modern gaming. On top of its remarkably high player-count, Battlefield 6 is also enjoying plenty of mainstream media attention, with multiple big-name streamers playing the game, and countless gameplay clips circulating social media platforms. And this is just the start for Battlefield 6's Open Beta.
On August 9 at 1am PDT/4am EDT, anyone who's interested in trying out Battlefield 6 will be able to jump into the Open Beta, on both PC and consoles. This will undoubtedly have a significant impact on Battlefield 6's peak player-count, and could lead to the game taking up even more of the current pop-culture spotlight. But Battlefield 6 isn't the only game vying for people's attention this weekend.
Battlefield 6 Isn't The Only Multiplayer Game Having a Moment
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 Has Just Begun
Though Battlefield 6 is already bringing the series back in full force, it's just one of a handful of multiplayer games that are set to have big weekends. Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4, titled "Shock 'N Awesome," released on August 7, just in time for the weekend. The start of a new Fortnite season is always a big deal, and this one brings some sizable changes to the beloved battle royale, such as:
- A new Fortnite Battle Pass featuring skins from Halo and Power Rangers
- An explosive arsenal of new weapons, including new ARs, shotguns, revolvers, and a new Leadsplitter 3000 minigun
- New and refreshed landmarks themed around a Sci-fi bug invasion
- New Medallions that grant infinite stamina and automatic reloads
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 5 Is Out Now
Season 5 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone also dropped on August 7. This season continues the game's hot streak of great post-launch content, delivering the following major updates:
- Two all-new maps during Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 5's launch, a remastered version of W.M.D., and a new map coming later in the season
- A new Combat Bow Scorestreak
- A few new modes, such as Aim-High and Snipers Only
- A new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies map, a new Wonder Weapon, new Field Upgrade, and new enemies
- Call of Duty: Warzone's Verdansk is seeing the return of Stadium
Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 Has Started
Then to top things off, Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 has just begun. Though it's only a mid-season update, this latest Marvel Rivals content drop is still a significant one, with it adding the following things:
- Blade has been added as Marvel Rivals' latest Duelist
- A new limited-time "Queen's Codex" event has begun that lets players earn a free Symbiote skin for The Thing
- A new round of Twitch Drops, including a new Mantis skin
Battlefield 6
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 90%
- Released
- October 10, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, In-App Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Battlefield Studios
- Publisher(s)
- EA
