So, the new Battlefield entrant did it? Battlefield 6 was released to huge hype, and although the work continues, it feels like it’s been a largely successful launch. Sadly, for developers, a title’s initial success doesn’t always guarantee ongoing joy. And for BF6, it has EA’s lofty 100 million player number to strive for, meaning there’s plenty of miles to travel.
Will it get there? As much as releasing ahead of the holidays makes sense for a triple-A title. It’s also a difficult period to navigate. Below, we’ll take a look at Battlefield 6’s initial and current standing.