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Nearly two months after the launch of the REDSEC update and the start of Season 1, Battlefield 6 began to show clear signs of decline in the number of active players, especially on Steam, which reignited the debate about the game’s ability to maintain its popularity after a strong start.
During launch and the beginning of Season 1, Battlefield 6 reached a peak of over 550,000 concurrent players, a number that was considered at the time a major milestone and a strong return for the Battlefield series after years of fluctuation.
However, over time, the numbers have declined significantly, as the current daily peak is only between 100,000 and 120,000 players on Steam, which means a loss of nearly 80% of the player base in a relatively short period of time, according to SteamDB data.
This decline has opened the door to debate within the player community, with some arguing that the content of Season 1 and the REDSEC update wasn’t enough to sustain long-term interest in terms of maps, modes, and substantial additions.
Other players pointed to recurring technical issues, gameplay imbalances, and strong competition from other shooters that offer a faster pace of renewed content, all of which may have contributed to a portion of players not sticking around.
It is important to note that these figures reflect the game’s status on Steam only, and the picture may be different when counting players on other platforms such as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as well as EA app users.
Nevertheless, the decline on Steam remains an important indicator that cannot be ignored when assessing the medium-term health of the game.
Will the upcoming updates and upcoming seasons succeed in restoring players’ confidence and increasing their numbers again, or will this decline continue in the coming months? The answer will largely depend on the speed of the developers’ response, the quality of the upcoming content, and their ability to address the issues the community is complaining about before it’s too late.
