Latest statistics from SteamDB reveal a concerning downward trajectory for Battlefield 6.
Despite a robust debut, the title’s popularity has waned significantly in recent weeks. Throughout November, engagement on Steam remained strong, rarely dipping below the 200,000 mark and frequently peaking between 230,000 and 250,000 concurrent users.
However, December brought a sharp reversal in fortunes. For the first time since launch, player counts plummeted below the 200,000 threshold, hitting a record low on Christmas Eve. On December 24, Battlefield 6 saw its numbers collapse to a mere 83,000 active players at its lowest point—a staggering contraction compared to the metrics seen just a month prior. While the first post-holiday weekend saw a modest recovery to 125,000 players, the broader negative trend remains unmistakable.
Several factors appear to be driving this exodus. A segment of the community has expressed frustration over a lack of fresh content and a gameplay loop that feels prematurely stagnant, while others attribute the decline to dissatisfaction with recent patches.
Technical instability—including interface glitches, hit registration failures, and divisive balance adjustments—has further alienated the player base. Consequently, many gamers have opted to spend their holiday downtime exploring other titles or stepping away from the virtual battlefield entirely.
Source: iXBT.games