People are currently playing Battlefield primarily through its latest installments like Battlefield 6 and Battlefield 2042. Battlefield 6 multiplayer offers a class-based system with Assault, Engineer, Recon, and Support classes, but with a new mode allowing unlocked weapons across classes in casual play. Gameplay is focused on infantry combat, map verticality, destructible environments, and a balance between tactical and fast-paced shooting elements. Players enjoy a mix of strategic movement, building destruction, and weapon customization in various game modes. Battlefield 2042 still has an active player base, with thousands playing concurrently, though less than Battlefield 5 which surprisingly maintains a strong community. The player count for Battlefield 6 during its open beta peaked at over 500,000 concurrent players, indicating high interest and active gameplay. Battlefield 2042 sees about 5,300 players actively online at a time, with fluctuations over recent months. Battlefield 5 remains popular with an average daily player count around 12,000 on Steam alone and monthly peak players near half a million, showing that some players prefer older Battlefield titles. In summary, Battlefield players engage largely via multiplayer modes that emphasize team-based combat, weapon and class customization, and strategic map control. Player populations remain healthy across the latest titles and some earlier games continue to see active participation in 2025.
