Analysts have examined the statistics related to Battlefield 6 and shared their forecasts regarding its initial sales performance. Although the projected numbers are noteworthy, EA must significantly increase its efforts to achieve a target of 100 million players in Battlefield 6.
Thus far, Battlefield 6 has garnered a positive reception. Players rushed to engage with the beta, with over half a million players joining the public beta on Steam in its opening day. The beta set a record for player engagement in the Battlefield series history, with announcements indicating over 420 million matches played by August 21.
Predictions for Battlefield 6 Sales
Analysts have outlined estimates on how many players are expected to acquire the game on its release day. The analyst group Ampere (via The Game Business) estimates that 1.7 million pre-orders have been logged for the game on Steam, projecting five million copies to be sold within the first week post-launch. It’s anticipated that around 22 million players interacted with the beta, suggesting that fewer than one in four are likely to buy the game immediately upon release.
Despite the noteworthy beta statistics, Battlefield 6 will need marked growth to meet its lofty player target. Even with a successful beta, many gamers might choose to delay their purchase to gather insights from critics or the gaming community before committing to the game. With Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 set for a release a month after Battlefield 6, some players might opt to wait and see which game better suits their preferences.
Many factors could impact Battlefield 6’s sales trajectory. Unlike its counterpart, Call of Duty, Battlefield 6 will not be included with Game Pass, leaning instead on EA Play Pass for day-one access, which is available solely for PC users. The absence of support for last-generation consoles, such as the PS4 and Xbox One, may further limit its early player base. Although including last-gen console support could bolster numbers, success in meeting sales goals remains uncertain. Previous titles in the Call of Duty franchise have seen reduced player counts, with only 22 million players in 2023 and 20.6 million players in 2025. Only time will tell if Battlefield 6 can exceed these numbers and fulfill its ambitious goals.
