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October 25, 2025

Battlefield 6 Among the Best-Performing Premium PC Games, Says Circana Analyst

Circana’s industry analyst Mat Piscatella described Battlefield 6 as one of the most successful premium PC titles ever tracked by the firm, noting its strong engagement levels among PC players. The game achieved the largest launch in the franchise's history, surpassing seven million units sold within its first three days, with players engaging in over 172 million matches and logging 15 million hours of streamed content during its launch weekend. Battlefield 6 was released on October 10, 2025, and features a comprehensive single-player campaign, a redefined four-class system, and an expansive multiplayer offering. In September, total software spending in the gaming sector rose 11 percent year-over-year to .3 billion, with non-mobile subscriptions increasing by 32 percent. Borderlands 4 was the top-selling game in September, with launch-month revenue nearly 30 percent higher than that of Borderlands 3.

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October 12, 2025

EA is giving some Battlefield 6 players free battle passes and boosters to patch up launch-day snafu

EA and Battlefield Studios are addressing player frustrations from the launch of Battlefield 6, which faced significant outages and confusion for Steam users regarding game availability. Despite these challenges, the game has received positive reviews and reached the number three position on Steam. Battlefield Studios acknowledged the outage and is offering affected players 12 Hardware Boosters, 12 Career Boosters, and full access to a seasonal battle pass. They are also investigating issues with players not receiving in-game rewards and have provided troubleshooting steps for Steam users experiencing a 'Game not released' message. The community is encouraged to share experiences and strategies on the PCGamesN Discord server.

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March 31, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds hits 10m sales

Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds has sold over ten million copies within its first month, marking the fastest sales rate in the company's history. The game launched on February 28th and sold eight million copies in the first three days. Capcom credits this success to the combination of new gameplay elements with the series' core mechanics. Additionally, Monster Hunter Wilds was the second-highest grossing item on Steam for pre-orders and became the number one title shortly after its release.