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Battlefield 6 Sets Oct. 10 Global Launch as Analysts See Strong Week-One Sales

Projections reflect huge beta turnout plus strong preorder signals.

Overview

  • EA and DICE confirm a simultaneous rollout on October 10 at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
  • Pre-loads are live on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam with no early-access period, while Epic Games Store lacks pre-loads and the PC version requires about 55 GB.
  • August testing drew an estimated 22–25 million participants, surpassed 2.4 million Steam wishlists, and reached roughly 1.7 million Steam preorders.
  • Ampere Analysis projects around five million copies sold in the first week, citing beta engagement and preorder data.
  • Industry coverage notes stiff competition from Call of Duty after Black Ops 6’s record-setting launch metrics in 2024.