Battlefield 6 is the thirteenth mainline Battlefield game, a modern military first-person shooter released on 10 October 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It is developed by Battlefield Studios, EA’s label for DICE, Criterion Games, Motive Studio and Ripple Effect Studios, and it returned the series to a four-class system, 64-player matches and full destruction after Battlefield 2042. A free-to-play battle royale companion, Battlefield REDSEC, launched on 28 October 2025.
Last verified: November 2026 · Game: Battlefield 6 · Type: game
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Developer / publisher | Battlefield Studios (DICE, Criterion, Motive, Ripple Effect) / Electronic Arts | EA |
| Engine | Frostbite | EA |
| Release | 10 Oct 2025 | EA |
| Platforms | PC (Steam, EA app, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S | EA |
| Setting | 2027: NATO against the private military company Pax Armata | Campaign |
| Max players | 64 | EA |
| Classes | Assault, Engineer, Support, Recon | Game |
| Launch maps | Liberation Peak, Siege of Cairo, Manhattan Bridge, Iberian Offensive, Empire State, Mirak Valley, New Sobek City, Operation Firestorm, Saints Quarter | Game |
| Companion | Battlefield REDSEC, free-to-play battle royale and Gauntlet mode, 28 Oct 2025 | EA |
| Open beta | August 2025, two weekends | EA |
Link to section: What it isWhat it is
Battlefield 6 is the series’ reset after Battlefield 2042. The Specialist system was dropped for the classic four classes, the player count settled on 64, and destruction returned as a core system under the name “Tactical Destruction”, where cover, walls and whole buildings can be chipped away or brought down. A single-player campaign returned as well. Battlefield Portal, the custom-rules creator introduced in 2042, carried over with a broader toolset.
Season 1 began alongside REDSEC in late October 2025 and added new maps and modes in stages through the autumn. Current season details change often; check the Battlefield 6 news subforum and the Changes by patch table below.
Link to section: How it playsHow it plays
Conquest and Breakthrough on 64 players are the anchor modes, with Rush, Escalation (a new shrinking-objective mode), Squad Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Domination and King of the Hill at smaller sizes. Movement is faster than Battlefield V but more grounded than 2042, with a drag-and-revive system and weapon handling that rewards controlled fire. Classes have signature traits and gadgets but open weapon choice, so an Engineer can carry an assault rifle at the cost of the class’s weapon-specific bonuses.
REDSEC is a separate free download sharing the engine, gunplay and progression: a 100-player battle royale on the Fort Lyndon map plus Gauntlet, a squad elimination ladder.
Link to section: Changes by patchChanges by patch
| Date | Update | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | Launch | Nine maps, campaign, Portal | EA |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Season 1 phase 1 / REDSEC | Battle royale and Gauntlet; new Conquest map Blackwell Fields; Strikepoint mode | [verify: official season notes] |
| Nov 2025 onward | Season 1 later phases | Additional map (Eastwood) and modes | [verify: official season notes] |
Link to section: SourcesSources
- Official Battlefield 6 season notes as reposted in Battlefield 6 news and updates
- Battlefield 6 destruction system (pre-release discussion)
- Battlefield 6 forum on this site
Link to section: FAQFAQ
When did Battlefield 6 come out?
10 October 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Is Battlefield 6 free?
No. The base game is paid. Battlefield REDSEC, the battle royale companion released on 28 October 2025, is free-to-play.
Does Battlefield 6 have a campaign?
Yes, a single-player campaign set in 2027 in which NATO forces fight the private military company Pax Armata.
How many players are in a Battlefield 6 match?
Up to 64 in Conquest and Breakthrough; smaller modes run at 16 to 32.
Which studios made Battlefield 6?
DICE, Criterion Games, Motive Studio and Ripple Effect Studios, working together as Battlefield Studios, published by Electronic Arts.
Discuss the game in the Battlefield 6 forum. This page is part of the Battlefield Wiki. Previous game: Battlefield 2042. Full list: every Battlefield game in order.