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October 18, 2025

New Battlefield 6 update takes action on literally everything I’ve moaned about this week

Battlefield 6 is set to implement significant changes to its progression system, addressing player frustrations with slow weapon and attachment unlocks. Key changes include a 10% increase in match completion XP bonuses, a 40% boost in daily challenge bonuses, a reduction in XP required to unlock the first 20 attachment ranks, and revised requirements for certain assignments. The developers are also working to reduce the prevalence of XP farms that inflate player stats and disrupt gameplay. Additionally, changes to the Conquest mode will revert the starting ticket count to 1,000 and reinstate 45-minute timed rounds. The game is currently stable, with no major server issues or bugs.

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October 17, 2025

More than half of Battlefield 6 sales are from Steam, claim analysts — blockbuster shooter sells 6.5m units, generating an estimated $350 million in revenue

Battlefield 6 has sold over 7 million copies across PC and console platforms, generating significant revenue for Electronic Arts (EA). The game has achieved a franchise-best for EA, with PC accounting for 56.7% of total sales, translating to over 0 million in revenue from more than 3.5 million copies sold on that platform. PlayStation holds a 23.7% share, while Xbox Series X/S captures 19.6%. The game has a strong daily active user base, indicating high engagement among players.

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October 15, 2025

CHARTS: Battlefield 6 shoots to No.1 on Steam

Battlefield 6 became the highest-grossing title on Steam after its release on October 10th, achieving over 747,000 concurrent users. Counter-Strike 2 dropped to second place, while EA Sports FC 26 rose to third. The Steam Deck fell to fourth, and Digimon Story Time Stranger also dropped in rankings. Little Nightmares 3 debuted at sixth place, and Blue Protocol: Star Resonance entered at seventh. Megabonk fell to eighth, Dota 2 dropped to ninth, and Dead by Daylight rose five spots to complete the top ten. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending October 14th is as follows: 1. Battlefield 6, EA 2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 3. EA Sports FC 26, EA 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. Digimon Story Time Stranger, Bandai Namco 6. Little Nightmares 3, Bandai Namco 7. Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, A Plus 8. Megabonk, Vedinad 9. Dota 2, Valve 10. Dead by Daylight, Behaviour Interactive

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September 30, 2025

Battlefield 6 reveals Season 1 plans, but its battle royale mode is MIA

Battlefield 6 Season 1 is set to launch on Tuesday, October 28, featuring three acts: Rogue Ops, California Resistance on November 18, and Winter Offensive on December 9. New maps will include Blackwell Fields on day one and Eastwood during California Resistance, with a visual update for the Empire State map in Winter Offensive. The season will introduce new weapons, including the Mini Scout sniper rifle, and the return of the Battle Pickups feature. Two new game modes, Strikepoint (4v4) and Sabotage (8v8), will also debut. The roadmap does not mention a battle royale mode, which EA has hinted at but not detailed. Season 1 will be a free update for all players.

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September 23, 2025

Newzoo: Top 20 PC/Console Games by Revenue and MAU (August’25)

In August, three new titles entered the top 20 revenue rankings: EA Sports Madden NFL 26 (2nd), Mafia: The Old Country (6th), and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (15th). Mafia: The Old Country generated about two-thirds of its revenue from PlayStation. World of Warcraft rose to 8th place, boosted by preorders for its Midnight expansion. Apex Legends returned to the top 20 after a recent update. Helldivers II debuted at 2nd place in Xbox revenue, while Gears of War: Reloaded entered at 14th on PlayStation. The Nintendo Switch had three new titles in the top 20: Tiny Bookshop (3rd), EA Sports Madden NFL 26 (10th), and Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (15th). In Monthly Active Users (MAU), Battlefield 6 entered at 3rd place, and Battlefield 2042 returned to the top 20. Delta Force also ranked due to its console launch, and Helldivers II saw increased activity from its update. Tiny Bookshop was the only new entry in the MAU rankings for the Nintendo Switch.

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September 21, 2025

Battlefield 6 dev admits 2042 didn’t “have the right feel,” but the team is confident this time around

Battlefield 2042 faced significant backlash due to its underwhelming multiplayer experience and lack of a campaign mode, resulting in a Metacritic score of 68 and a user rating of 2.3 out of 10. The developers at DICE are optimistic about Battlefield 6, which aims to return to the franchise's roots, drawing inspiration from Battlefield 3 and 4. The successful open beta has renewed confidence among the team, and they are addressing player concerns regarding map sizes. DICE has introduced Battlefield Labs to engage with the community and gather feedback, fostering a sense of shared ownership among fans. Anticipation for Battlefield 6 is building, with discussions about launch weapons and remastering classic maps. Players are encouraged to join the community Discord server to share their thoughts.

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September 11, 2025

The Battlefield 6 battle royale ring will instantly kill anyone caught in it: ‘There’s no jumping in and out of it, no using it for cover, no walking through it’

A battle royale mode for the Battlefield franchise is set to launch as a free-to-play offering after the release of Battlefield 6 on October 10, 2025. Developers aim to incorporate classic Battlefield elements like class-based squad play, tactical destruction, and vehicle combat into this mode. Players can sign up for Battlefield Labs to participate in testing. The mode may be a standalone experience rather than integrated into Battlefield 6, but distribution details are unclear. Public sentiment following beta tests for Battlefield 6 has been largely positive, despite some critiques.

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September 1, 2025

Battlefield 6 Ditched Ray Tracing to Focus on Performance

Ray tracing will not be available at the launch of Battlefield 6, and there are no immediate plans to incorporate it in the future, according to Christian Buhl, the Studio Technical Director at Ripple Effect. The decision to omit ray tracing was made to prioritize performance and optimization for default settings and users. The beta test weekends for Battlefield 6 saw a record-breaking number of participants, marking the largest beta for the franchise. The full game is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X on October 10.

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August 26, 2025

The best way to wait for Battlefield 6 is to finally play Battlefield 5, an underappreciated gem

Last week, the author and their friends revisited previous Battlefield titles while waiting for the release of Battlefield 6, particularly enjoying Battlefield 5. Released in 2018, Battlefield 5 received a warm reception from PC Gamer but struggled to gain popularity due to competition from battle royales and the controversy surrounding loot boxes in Battlefront 2. The game features a class system with defined roles and some flexibility, allowing for varied gameplay experiences. The Support class, while less exciting in terms of gadgets, offers powerful heavy machine guns that can dominate zones when mounted. Battlefield 5's final major update in 2019 introduced new Pacific theatre maps, enhancing the gameplay experience with a mix of infantry and vehicle combat. The game also included a server browser for easy access to specific maps and game modes, which was the last in the series to feature this system. There is anticipation for the upcoming "Portal browser" in Battlefield 6 to provide a similar experience.

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August 14, 2025

Battlefield 6 open beta missing DLSS/DLAA, EA confirms — matchmaking issues also hamper second weekend launch

EA has acknowledged technical challenges in the second weekend of the Battlefield 6 open beta, which started on August 14. Key issues include the absence of DLSS and DLAA, as well as matchmaking difficulties. The beta features all maps from the first weekend and the new Empire State map, with modes like Rush, Squad Deathmatch, and modified Conquest and Breakthrough. EA's communications team stated they have identified the root cause of the issues and expect to resolve them, including reactivating DLSS and DLAA, later that day. Players are advised to ensure they have the latest client update and use the 'Repair' functionality in the EA app for matchmaking issues. Reports of other glitches, including audio problems, have also been noted. The open beta has seen over 600,000 pre-orders on PC and more than 2.7 million wishlists, with a peak of over 521,000 concurrent players. The official launch of Battlefield 6 is scheduled for October 10.