Battlefield 6 has launched to a lot of positive reception from both players and critics, but that hasn't kept the game safe from being one of the lowest-rated franchise entries on Steam. Through the years, the FPS series has had its highs and lows, and Battlefield 6 has proven to be a big hit, selling an estimated 10 million copies in its first month, but Steam feedback shows there's still room for improvement.

It's been an eventful first month for Battlefield 6. Before its official release, the Open Beta pulled in over 500,000 players on Steam, and its launch weekend was filled with busy queues. Also, just last week, the highly-anticipated free-to-play Battle Royale mode, Battlefield REDSEC, brought even more options to the table. As exciting as the new Battlefield content has been, Steam players are still proving to be one of the hardest crowds to impress.

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Battlefield 6 RedSec Battle Royale is Being Review Bombed

The new Battlefield RedSec battle royale is being review-bombed by unhappy gamers online.

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Battlefield 6 is Currently the Second Lowest-Rated Entry Available on Steam

  • Battlefield 6's global Steam rating sits at 65.86%.
  • Battlefield 2042 is still the lowest-rated installment, at 46.72%.
  • Battlefield 1 is the top-rated entry, with 85.59%.

The data regarding Battlefield 6's Steam ranking was shared on Reddit, and it's ignited some interesting discussions. The ranking is surprising, considering the strong reviews the game has been able to boast, and a lot of speculation points to the launch of Battlefield REDSEC and the game's battle pass being the reason behind negative reviews. When it comes to military shooters like Battlefield 6, less traditional additions like Battle Royale and Fortnite-esque skins can quickly cause division within the community, and it's no different this time around.

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A few days ago, Battlefield 6 made changes to a controversial skin after some players deemed it too colorful and unrealistic. Ahead of Battlefield 6, EA and developers promised a more grounded experience. So, when features like Battle Royale and battle passes get added to the mix, it can ignite caution, since they can sometimes incentivize over-the-top skins and cosmetics. Of course, there is plenty of time for Battlefield 6's rating to bounce back up, especially as the game continues to evolve.

Battlefield 6 being ranked this low among other entries is definitely a shock, but it's still an above average percentage. The game's successful launch has proven that Battlefield 6 resonates with a lot of players, so as time passes, it will be interesting to see how its global Steam rating will change over time.

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Battlefield 6
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Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 90%
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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
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FPS, War & Military, Action