Battlefield 6is already topping the sales charts on both PlayStation 5 and Steam, just 24 hours after its big multiplayer reveal event.Battlefield 6isn’t due to launch until October 10, but with so much hype surrounding the series' return, fans are clearly excited to finally jump back into the high-octane shooter, as it has already soared to the number one spot on two different platforms.
It has been four years since EA published a new entry in theBattlefieldseries, but the launch ofBattlefield 2042was a massive disappointmentfor many fans. EA and DICE were criticized forBattlefield 2042’s bugs and glitches, its lack of a server browser and scoreboard, the removal of the series' traditional class system, and more. But fans' hopes are high forBattlefield 6following its multiplayer reveal on July 31, as EA appears to have taken the feedback on board and is gearing up to give fans what could potentially be an all-time classic. Hype surrounding the shooter seems to be through the roof, asBattlefield 6has already achieved something massively impressive.
Each year,Call of Dutytops the sales charts. While this year is likely to be no different, EA could have a very strong chance of dethroning the FPS king withBattlefield 6this year. As there are still a couple of months left until the nextBattlefieldgame is released, only time will tell. However, the shooter is already off to an impressive start. As spotted by CharlieIntel,Battlefield 6is already topping the sales charts on both PlayStation 5 and Steam. The exact number of pre-orders on each platform is unknown, but forBattlefield 6to already be beating the likes ofEA Sports FC 26,Mafia: The Old Country, andNBA 2K26, it’s clear that this is likely going to be a big year forBattlefield.
Battlefield 6 Is Already Topping Sales Charts
It’s going to take a lot forBattlefield 6to dethroneBlack Ops 7, but if there was ever a year for the series to overtakeCall of Duty, this is the year. WhileBattlefield 6is already off to a great start in terms of pre-orders, its first test will come on August 7 when the shooter goes head-to-head with the currentCall of Dutytitle,Black Ops 6. The date is going to be significant for both games, asBlack Ops 6will release its big Season 5 update on the very same day thatBattlefield 6kicks off its first beta testing period. First-person shooter fans will need to decide which is more appealing: anotherCall of Dutyupdate or the very first opportunity to go hands-on with the nextBattlefieldgame.
While it’s been a great year forCall of Dutyin terms of sales,Black Ops 6has had controversy after controversysince its launch in October 2024. The community is making it clear to publisher Activision that it is growing tired of constant collaborations, unrealistic cosmetic items, and lackluster seasonal updates. Although Season 3 brought tons of players back toWarzonethanks to the return of Verdansk, fans are seemingly calling out for a more grounded, realistic shooter, andBattlefield 6could be stepping up at the exact right time.
There have already been rumors circulating thatBlack Ops 7will allow fans to carry forward their purchased cosmetic items fromBlack Ops 6, which means fans will need to endure another year of cartoon operator skins.Battlefield 6, on the other hand, has already made it clear that its approach to skins and cosmetic items will be more grounded and fit the theme of the shooter. With so many fans seemingly tired ofCall of Duty’s collaborations and skins, this could be the first year for a long time that the series has a true competitor inBattlefield 6.
