Battlefield 6 Beta Queues Hit 30,000+ Players Ahead of Early Access Launch

The hype is real and the wait is long.

Just hours before early access even officially opened for the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, tens of thousands of players flooded the Steam platform, overwhelming EA’s servers and triggering a massive queue system rarely seen outside of popular MMOs.

On August 5, IGN reported that thousands were already sitting idle on the Battlefield 6 beta menu screen, eagerly awaiting access. Today, those numbers exploded. Players attempting to enter the beta were met with a “game servers full” message and one IGN reporter, Jesse Gomez, was shocked to find himself in position 22,880 in the queue, which later surged to over 31,000.

Preload Frenzy and Early Access Timeline

EA opened preloading on August 4 at 8am PT, giving fans a head start in downloading the beta in preparation for the early access launch scheduled for 1am PT on August 7. With this kind of demand, players who downloaded early were quick to start customizing in-game settings, adjusting UI colors, and tweaking Field of View settings to get ready before the action officially begins.

Some are simply enjoying the pre-release buzz, using the beta lobby to chat and share excitement with friends even if they can’t play just yet.

Steam Stats Tell the Story

According to Steam’s official statistics, Battlefield 6’s open beta is currently hosting 17,477 active players before the game is even playable. That number surpasses the current player count of Battlefield V, making it the most popular Battlefield title on the platform at the moment.

This early surge is a strong signal for EA. The publisher has placed heavy emphasis on the success of Battlefield 6, calling it a major investment in the franchise’s future. With queues already stretching into the tens of thousands, it’s clear that fan interest is sky high.

What to Expect Next

As the open beta fully opens to early access players and later to the general public it’s likely these queue numbers will rise even higher. EA may need to scale up server capacity quickly to meet the demand, or risk frustrating thousands of eager players.

Regardless, the overwhelming response is a promising sign for Battlefield 6, and gamers worldwide are watching closely to see how EA handles this massive beta launch.