Battlefield 6 has launched to very positive reception from players and critics alike, but that hasn't stopped the game from being one of the lowest-rated franchise entries on Steam. Over the years, the FPS series has had its ups and downs, and Battlefield 6 has proven to be a huge hit, selling an estimated 10 million copies in its first month, but Steam feedback shows there's still room for improvement.
It has been an eventful first month for Battlefield 6. Before the official launch, the Open Beta drew in over 500,000 players on Steam, and the launch weekend was filled with hectic queues. Just last week, the highly anticipated free-to-play Battle Royale mode, Battlefield REDSECbrought even more options to the table. As exciting as the new Battlefield content has been, Steam players are still proving to be one of the hardest audiences to impress.
Battlefield 6 is currently the second lowest rated entry available on Steam
- Battlefield 6s global Steam rating is at 65.86%.
- Battlefield 2042 is still the lowest ranked part, at 46.72%.
- Battlefield 1 is the highest ranked item, with 85.59%.
The information regarding Battlefield 6The Steam ranking was shared on Reddit, and it has sparked some interesting discussions. The ranking is surprising, given the strong reviews the game has boasted, and many speculations point to the release of Battlefield REDSEC and the game's battle pass is the cause of negative reviews. In the case of military shooters such as Battlefield 6less traditional additions like Battle Royale and Fortnite-esque skins can quickly cause divisiveness within the community, and it's no different this time around.
A few days ago, Battlefield 6 made changes to a controversial skin after some players felt it was too colorful and unrealistic. Before Battlefield 6EA and developers promised a more grounded experience. So when features like battle royale and battle passes are added to the mix, it can cause caution, as they can sometimes stimulate over-the-top skins and cosmetics. Certainly there is plenty of time for Battlefield 6s rating to bounce upwards, especially as the game continues to evolve.
Battlefield 6 ranking this low among other entries is definitely a shock, but it's still an above-average percentage. The game's successful launch has proven that Battlefield 6 resonates with many players, so over time it will be interesting to see how its global Steam rating will change over time.
- Released
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10 October 2025
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, In-App Purchases, User Interaction
- Developer
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Battlefield Studios
