Publisher Electronic Arts' (EA) latest first-person shooter Battlefield 6 launched back on October 10, and since it arrived, it's been putting up some pretty impressive numbers, with the game selling over 7 million copies in its first three days.
Since then, Circana executive director Mat Piscatella has shared updates on the most-played games in the U.S on a weekly basis. For the week ending October 25, Battlefield 6 continued to hold strong as the most-played game on Steam, ranking at the #6 and #7 spots on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles, respectively.
It's a strong hold, but notably, despite the fervor around Activision's Call of Duty and Battlefield going head-to-head this year, Call of Duty HQ retained its place as the #2 game on Xbox and PlayStation, with no decrease to the existing playerbase that can be seen.
Now, there are some important details to keep in mind. Call of Duty HQ includes last year's Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 as well as the free-to-play Battle Royale, Call of Duty: Warzone.
This unified launcher used to include even more games, but Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3 were both de-coupled from it back in July.
Another large caveat here is that this doesn't include the launch of REDSEC, the free-to-play Battle Royale mode for Battlefield 6 that launched on October 28. REDSEC has seen mixed reactions from players so far, but it also drove Battlefield 6 to some high concurrent numbers on Steam, with over 500,000 players online at once.
FAQ
Is Battlefield 6 REDSEC free-to-play?
Yes. REDSEC is a free-to-play Battle Royale mode that players can hop into without buying Battlefield 6.
This is similar to Call of Duty: Warzone, which is free-to-play, so players can jump in and play without buying a copy of the latest Call of Duty game.
Did Battlefield 6 sell well?
Yes. Battlefield 6 sold over 7 million copies in its first three days, making it one of EA’s strongest launches in years.
Has it hurt Call of Duty’s playerbase?
Not yet. Data shows Call of Duty HQ remains the #2 most‑played game on Xbox and PlayStation in the U.S., with no visible drop in players.
What about REDSEC, Battlefield’s battle royale?
REDSEC launched on October 28 as a free‑to‑play mode. It hit 500,000+ concurrent players on Steam, but its long‑term impact on Call of Duty remains unclear.
When does Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launch?
November 14, 2025. With Black Ops 6 being the best‑selling U.S. game of 2024, expectations for BO7 are massive.
Could Battlefield 6 still gain ground?
Possibly. REDSEC’s performance and post‑launch updates could shift momentum, but Call of Duty’s entrenched playerbase is historically hard to disrupt.
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