In a remarkable achievement, Battlefield 6 has been crowned the UK Game of the Year at the UKIE Video Game Awards 2026, alongside winning the title of Best PC Game. This first-person shooter, developed by Battlefield Studios with contributions from Criterion Games, shattered records by selling over seven million copies within just three days of its launch, making it the top-selling game of 2025 in the American market. The UKIE Awards highlighted not only Battlefield 6’s success but also the diversity of talent in the gaming industry, with Atomfall taking home the Best UK Console Game award and PowerWash Simulator recognized as the Best UK Mobile Game.

In a surprising twist, Call of Duty continues to hold its ground as the #2 most played console game, trailing only behind Fortnite, despite the negative discourse surrounding it. Recent data from Circana reveals that while Battlefield 6 struggles to maintain player engagement, Call of Duty thrives, showcasing the franchise’s enduring appeal and robust content strategy. The success of Call of Duty can be attributed to its consistent delivery of engaging content, including limited-time game modes and events that keep players coming back for more.

In an impressive display of popularity, Battlefield 6 has shattered EA’s previous concurrent player record on Steam, reaching a staggering peak of 747,440 players during its launch weekend. This remarkable achievement not only surpasses the former record held by Apex Legends but also marks Battlefield 6 as the 14th highest peak in Steam’s history. The game’s success is particularly notable given EA’s limited presence on Steam until late 2019, when they began releasing titles like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.