When Battlefield 6 launched in October 2025, it was clear that EA and DICE were trying to bring the franchise back to its glory days. The game exploded out of the gate, drawing hundreds of thousands of players across platforms and becoming one of the publisher’s fastest-selling titles in recent years. With its robust multiplayer suite, large-scale maps, and the addition of a full-fledged battle royale mode, most assumed the campaign would be little more than an afterthought — but the data tells a surprisingly different story.
Despite Battlefield’s reputation as a multiplayer-first franchise, new statistics show that a notable percentage of players have actually completed the single-player campaign, defying expectations and even outperforming some comparable titles in the genre.
📊 Battlefield 6 Campaign Completion Rates by Platform
Achievement and trophy data reveal just how many players have stuck through the campaign to the end. Based on data from PlayStation Network, Steam, and Xbox Live:
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Xbox: 10.53% of players have finished the campaign
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Steam: 9.4% of players have completed it
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PS5: 9.3% have earned the trophy for beating the story mode
These numbers might not sound impressive at first glance — after all, they represent less than one in ten players. But in the broader context of gaming completion rates, especially for shooter campaigns, they’re remarkably high.
By comparison, only 6.5% of Battlefield 1 players completed that game’s campaign on normal difficulty, according to SteamDB. Even Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 — one of Battlefield 6’s biggest competitors — saw just 1.5% of players finish its story mode on PC. The 2022 Modern Warfare 2 reboot, which also featured a cinematic campaign, came in at 5.8%.
That means Battlefield 6’s campaign completion rate is roughly double what we see in many other major shooters.
💥 A Surprising Success for a Mode Many Ignored
From the start, Battlefield 6 was marketed primarily around its multiplayer and live-service content. Its Season 1 launch came packed with new maps, a revamped progression system, and the introduction of a standalone battle royale mode that immediately gained traction.
With so much emphasis on large-scale multiplayer battles, few expected the single-player experience to resonate — especially since reviews were lukewarm at best. Critics described the campaign as formulaic, short, and overly linear. Some labeled it “Battlefield-flavored Call of Duty,” citing its reliance on familiar tropes rather than innovation.
And yet, despite the criticism, nearly one in ten players still saw the campaign through to completion.
There are several possible reasons for this unexpected engagement.
🧭 1. Strong Incentives for Completing the Campaign
Unlike some shooters that keep campaign rewards separate from multiplayer, Battlefield 6 cleverly integrates exclusive unlocks into its single-player progression. Completing story missions grants players access to unique weapon skins, cosmetics, and in-game currency, all of which can be used in multiplayer and battle royale.
This cross-mode reward system effectively motivates players who might otherwise skip the campaign to give it a try. Even casual multiplayer fans who just want a quick XP boost or cosmetic item have a reason to finish the story.
For trophy hunters and completionists, these incentives make the campaign more than just a checklist item — they’re a valuable part of the overall progression ecosystem.
🧠 2. Accessibility and Difficulty Tuning
Another factor contributing to Battlefield 6’s higher completion rate could be its approachable difficulty design. While past Battlefield campaigns often leaned heavily on realism and punishing combat scenarios, DICE seems to have prioritized accessibility this time around.
The campaign offers generous checkpoints, smarter AI balance, and better equipment scaling, making it more manageable for casual players. This broader accessibility may have encouraged players to stick it out rather than quit halfway through.
Combined with the cinematic pacing and shorter mission structure — most players report finishing the campaign in under 8 hours — it’s easy to see why more people reached the end compared to past titles.
🎮 3. Game Pass and Trial Access Boosting Engagement
The inclusion of Battlefield 6 in EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate also played a major role in expanding its audience. Many players who may not have purchased the game outright gained access through subscription services, which tend to boost experimentation across all modes.
When players get a game “for free” as part of their subscription, they’re more likely to try everything it offers — including the single-player campaign. This phenomenon was observed in games like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Mass Effect Legendary Edition, both of which saw their campaign completion numbers rise significantly after arriving on subscription platforms.
🪖 4. Curiosity About the Lore and New Setting
While Battlefield has traditionally leaned on near-future or historical conflicts, Battlefield 6 took a modern-meets-futuristic approach, with global tensions escalating into a full-scale hybrid war. The story follows a multinational task force navigating shifting allegiances and experimental technology, creating a narrative that — while not groundbreaking — intrigued fans enough to want closure.
Players who were drawn to the game’s setting and lore may have found the campaign a good way to explore that universe at their own pace, away from the chaos of 128-player online battles.
🧩 A Comparison Across Shooters
Looking beyond Battlefield, these numbers reveal an interesting trend across the industry.
In most first-person shooters, the majority of players never finish the campaign. Games like Halo Infinite, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Far Cry 6 all report completion rates under 10%. The fact that Battlefield 6 meets or slightly exceeds that benchmark shows that even in an era dominated by live-service multiplayer, there’s still an appetite for story-driven experiences — even among shooter fans.
This might also explain why DICE has continued to invest in cinematic storytelling elements for Battlefield, even if multiplayer remains the primary focus.
🔥 Multiplayer May Dominate, But the Campaign Still Matters
Battlefield 6’s success has largely been driven by its evolving multiplayer ecosystem. Since launch, DICE has rolled out:
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New maps like Sundown Docks and Arctic Vantage
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The introduction of a full battle royale mode integrated into the main client
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Expanded class reworks and better loadout customization
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Ongoing community-driven events with seasonal rewards
But the unexpectedly high campaign completion rate suggests that players still appreciate having a single-player narrative component — even if it’s not the centerpiece.
It provides a structured, cinematic way to learn the game’s mechanics, explore weapons, and experiment with vehicles without the pressure of online competition. For many, the campaign acts as a tutorial with story flavor, bridging the gap between casual players and hardcore fans.
🧠 What This Means for Future Battlefield Games
EA and DICE have confirmed that post-launch support for Battlefield 6 will extend well into 2026, with new seasons, events, and modes already planned. But with the campaign performing better than expected, it raises an important question: Could single-player storytelling make a full comeback in the Battlefield franchise?
DICE has previously experimented with narrative innovation — Battlefield 1’s War Stories format was widely praised, offering multiple perspectives across the Great War. If the studio sees strong engagement metrics for Battlefield 6’s campaign, it could motivate them to reinvest in similar storytelling efforts for the next installment.
With Call of Duty focusing heavily on cinematic campaigns each year, there’s room for Battlefield to evolve its single-player identity without compromising the sandbox chaos fans love.
📈 A Snapshot of Player Behavior in 2025’s Shooter Landscape
The data surrounding Battlefield 6’s campaign also reflects a broader trend in how players engage with modern shooters. In an era where live-service models dominate, completion rates are an increasingly valuable metric for developers. They reveal not only which content players find rewarding but also how they balance time between competitive and narrative experiences.
In Battlefield 6’s case, nearly 1 in 10 players choosing to finish the campaign — despite the presence of an active free-to-play battle royale mode — indicates that players still crave a contained, story-driven journey alongside their chaotic online matches.
It’s a small but meaningful reminder that even in massive multiplayer ecosystems, storytelling still has a place.
