EA and Battlefield Studios officially revealed Battlefield 6 during a global multiplayer event. Launching October 10 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, Battlefield 6 promises the franchise’s most expansive experience yet, featuring an updated multiplayer system, a new single-player campaign, and a reworked version of Portal.
New Setting and Storyline
Set in 2027, the world of Battlefield 6 is shaped by political upheaval. NATO is fractured following a major assassination. A powerful private military group, PAX ARMATA, rises to fill the void. Players fight alongside a weakened alliance against this high-tech army across global hotspots, from Egypt to Gibraltar to New York City.
Multiplayer Modes and Maps
Battlefield 6 launches with several multiplayer maps and fan-favorite modes, including:
- Conquest
- Breakthrough
- Rush
- Team Deathmatch
- Squad Deathmatch
- Domination
- King of the Hill
- Escalation (new mode focused on capturing strategic points)
Each map is custom-designed to fit its specific mode and features distinct combat zones.
New Kinesthetic Combat System
The updated movement and gunplay system introduces:
- Drag and Revive mechanics
- Wall-mounted weapons for recoil control
- Expanded tactical movement and positioning options
Return of the Class System
The Assault, Recon, Support, and Engineer classes return, each with role-specific gadgets, weapons, and training to support team strategy. Battlefield’s signature destruction mechanics also return, upgraded to offer more freedom in reshaping the battlefield.
Revamped Portal Experience
The improved Portal mode gives players deeper control to create their own multiplayer scenarios, now called Community Experiences. Battlefield Studios promises ongoing post-launch support with new maps, modes, weapons, and features.
Beta Starts August 7
The Open Beta for Battlefield 6 will be the franchise’s largest yet. It goes live for all players from:
- August 9–10
- August 14–17
Early access begins August 7 by watching selected streamers. The beta includes multiple multiplayer modes and maps across all platforms.
What Developers Are Saying
“We knew when we set out to create the future of Battlefield, we had to nail the fundamentals of what players have loved about the series for more than 20 years,” said Byron Beede, Senior Vice President& General Manager of Battlefield. “We’re back in our all-out warfare playground, with four world-class teams developing the game as a single squad known as Battlefield Studios. Criterion, DICE, Motive, and Ripple Effect have put their heart and soul into this next Battlefield and we’re thrilled to have shared our first look with you today and can’t wait to see you playing next weekend during the Open Beta.”
“I’ve worked on a lot of titles over the years and can confidently say that Battlefield 6 is something special,” said Vince Zampella, Executive Vice President. “We can’t wait to show more of Battlefield 6‘s intense tactical combat and epic warfare in the months to come, leading up to its release on October 10.”
Watch the trailer:
