Battlefield 6 Sees Huge Demand in Closed Beta, EA Responds with Server Boost
Electronic Arts has announced a significant increase in server capacity for the highly anticipated Battlefield 6. This comes after overwhelming demand for the game's closed beta, which saw queues stretching to hundreds of thousands of players eagerly awaiting their turn.
During the initial closed beta access for PC and consoles, screenshots shared by players showed queue numbers reaching at least 271,000. This massive influx of hopeful players quickly led to long wait times, prompting a swift response from the developers at DICE and publisher EA.
Battlefield Comms, the official communication channel for the game, quickly addressed the issue. They initially assured players that they were working on reducing wait times. Shortly after, they confirmed that server capacity had been substantially increased, leading to a noticeable reduction in queue lengths.
"The team is now working on a substantial increase in server capacity, which will reduce your time in the queue. Thank you for your continued patience as we work to get as many of you into the game as soon as possible. We're looking forward to seeing you…" – Battlefield Comms (@BattlefieldComm) August 7, 2025
"We are now seeing signs of queue numbers returning to suitable levels and times. Thank you for your patience as we worked to mitigate the issue. We'll continue to keep an eye on queues and server capacity, and will follow up where needed!" – Battlefield Comms (@BattlefieldComm) August 7, 2025
The current beta access is limited to a select group of players who received early invitations. However, the game is gearing up for two open beta phases, scheduled for August 9-10 and August 14-17. These open tests are expected to attract even more players, making the server capacity increase a crucial step in ensuring a smoother experience for everyone.
What This Means for Players
The rapid response from EA and DICE to the high demand for Battlefield 6's closed beta is a positive sign for players. It suggests that the development team is actively monitoring server performance and is committed to providing a stable experience, especially as the game approaches its full launch. The increased capacity should alleviate concerns about long queues during the upcoming open beta events and at launch, allowing more players to jump into the action without extensive delays.
Battlefield 6 is set to launch on October 10 on PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA App), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. While no Russian localization is planned, the game is poised to be a major release for the global gaming community, and these server adjustments are key to a successful rollout.
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