It's been a pretty darn good year for Electronic Arts (EA) and Battlefield Studios, to put it lightly. Battlefield 6 — the latest entry in their legendary long-running large-scale FPS franchise, Battlefield — has been a wild success across Xbox, PC, and PS5, with several hundreds of thousands of concurrent players for many weeks after its early October launch and 7 million copies sold during its opening weekend.
It would ultimately go on to become the best-selling game of 2025, with Season 1 updates and the launch of the free-to-play battle royale Battlefield REDSEC helping to maintain the game's popularity. Its numbers have tapered off and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 outsold it in November, but it still maintains a very strong player base and all signs point to it remaining the year's overall best seller.
"Whether you’re reading this between matches, on the way to see family, or taking a well-deserved break from the battlefield, thank you for being here. Your support throughout launch, your energy during Season 1, and all of your Only in Battlefield moments have made this year unforgettable," the studio wrote in its post.
"Your reports and thoughtful discussions have helped us iterate quickly and focus on the things that matter most. We will continue to build on this collaboration as we move into the new year."
The developers also noted that from now until New Years and the arrival of 2026, "the team will be taking a short breather to recharge," and that "communication may be quieter during this time." They assure players that support services and anti-cheat operations will continue as normal, though.
"From all of us on the Battlefield team, thank you for an amazing year. Happy holidays, stay safe, and we will see you on the Battlefield again soon," they added.
This is a nice letter to fans from the devs, and also a good overview of what we can expect to see from Battlefield 6 in 2026 and beyond. As for the new types of content mentioned? Fresh maps, weapons, and the eventual return of the Little Bird are all exciting, as are new modes to enjoy. I don't care about battle royale solos (or REDSEC in general), but for those that do, it's good to see that's in the oven as well.
Some additional things I really want to see from Battlefield 6 is an official server browser with official persistent Battlefield Studios-maintained servers, as well as better spotlights for creative community Portal maps and modes. Hopefully we'll get both in the new year.
Have you been enjoying Battlefield 6 since its launch in October? Do you still play often, or have you moved on to other games? Let me know in the comments.
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