Battlefield 6 has been out for nearly a week, and Electronic Arts (EA) is calling it the biggest launch in series history.
In a press release posted on the studio’s website, EA says that Battlefield 6 has sold “over 7 million copies and counting” since release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. They added that there have been over 172 million online matches played with over 15 million hours watched during the first weekend.
“First and foremost we want to thank our players,” Battlefield general manager Byron Beede said in the release. “Battlefield 6 was built with our fans. From the initial concept through to the implementation of Battlefield Labs and into the record-shattering Open Beta we have been obsessed with player feedback. Together, with our players we’ve had a singular goal: to craft the best Battlefield ever. And this is just the beginning – our first season of new content is just 12 days away.”
Executive vice president Vince Zampella added: “We never take moments like this for granted, so I want to express our sincere gratitude to our global Battlefield Studios and passionate community that has helped get us to this point.”
With the release behind them, Battlefield Studios is continuing work in preparation for Season 1’s launch on October 28, which includes new modes, maps, weapons, and more. There’s also the highly anticipated free-to-play Battle Royale mode that is rumored to be released around the same time.
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