Battlefield 6 – Everything You Need to Know

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After a previous installment received a lot of criticism, *Battlefield 6* (now just called *Battlefield*) seems to be a step in the right direction, bringing the action back to a modern setting. It arrives on October 10th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, and aims to deliver everything fans have been asking for-including a dedicated single-player story mode. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know before the game releases.

The Biggest Battlefield to Date

Electronic Arts is heavily investing in the next *Battlefield* game. Described as the largest *Battlefield* title to date, its development involves a collaborative effort from multiple studios – DICE, Ripple Effect Studios, Motive Studio, and Criterion Games, now collectively known as *Battlefield* Studios. EA has significantly changed its development process for this sequel, even delaying other projects like the next *Need for Speed* game. While it remains to be seen if they’ll reach their goal of 100 million players, the success of this game is crucial for the future of the *Battlefield* franchise.

Campaign

Compared to the previous game, *Battlefield 6* is significantly larger, now featuring a single-player campaign. Players take on the role of Dagger 1-3, fighting as NATO against the mercenary group PMC Pax Armata in various global locations. While the characters introduced so far are promising, it’s still unclear if the game will reach the heights of fan favorites like *Bad Company 2*.

Classes

The popular team-based gameplay is back, bringing with it the classic Class system that made the game famous. At the start, you can choose from four classes: Assault, Engineer, Recon, and Support. Each class has its own special abilities and equipment, and you can further customize them with Training Paths. These paths let you unlock extra benefits as you play and help your team. For example, a Recon player can become a Sniper, landing shots that instantly eliminate enemies, or a Pathfinder, marking damaged enemies for their team. Both of these specializations eventually allow you to call in a UAV to automatically reveal enemy positions. While all classes can use any weapon (except in certain playlists), each one has a special weapon they excel with. Engineers get better accuracy when hip-firing SMGs, Support players don’t lose speed while carrying heavy machine guns, and so on.

All Multiplayer Modes

Battlefield 6 brings back popular game modes like Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush, Domination, Squad Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and King of the Hill. While some older modes, like Rush, feel a bit dated, there’s also a new mode called Escalation. In Escalation, teams fight to capture control points, but the number of points decreases with each capture, making the matches increasingly intense.

Multiple Maps

As a Battlefield fan, I’m really excited about the maps they’re offering – everything from the Iberian Offensive to the Empire State setting looks amazing! One big change from some recent games is that they’re going back to 64-player lobbies, which I think is a good move. What’s really interesting is how they’ve divided the maps into ‘Combat Zones’ – different areas that change up the gameplay depending on whether you’re playing Domination or something like Deathmatch. I know a lot of people were talking about the map size during the beta, but DICE has assured us there are definitely some much larger spaces to battle it out in, which is great to hear!

Over 40 Weapons

The beta test showcased a great variety of weapons, including familiar choices like the M4A1 and M417 A2, as well as sniper rifles such as the M39 EMPR, SVK 8.6, and M2010 ESR. But the full game will have even more – DICE has confirmed over 40 weapons will be available at launch.

New Gadgets and Drag Reviving

The game now includes new tools like a sledgehammer, and the ability to drag teammates while reviving them adds a new layer to how you play. The developers also listened to feedback about movement in the beta and are making changes to discourage constant sliding and jumping during fights.

Battle Royale

The popular Battle Royale mode is back, now featuring 100 players divided into 25 squads competing on a completely new map. Players will find interesting locations to explore, vehicles-some with armor-missions to complete, and plenty of loot. The environment is also highly destructible. The ultimate goal is to be the last squad standing, but be warned: the shrinking safe zone will instantly eliminate anyone who touches it.

Portal

If you want to design your own unique *Battlefield* gameplay, Portal is definitely worth checking out. You can change how the game works with different settings and rules, or really get creative by editing maps, controlling AI, and even customizing the game’s interface. Plus, playing community-created experiences in this mode earns you full XP, and you can even host your own servers.

Server Browser

Players have long asked for a way to easily find and join servers, and while the Portal feature in Battlefield attempted something similar, DICE has confirmed a dedicated server browser is being tested in *Battlefield Labs*. It’s still under development, and it’s not certain if it will be included in the final game, but it’s good to see progress being made.

PC Requirements

Okay, so I checked out the PC specs for Battlefield 6, and honestly, it’s not a monster to run. To just get it *running*, you’ll need Windows 10, at least a Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i5-8400, 16GB of RAM, and a graphics card like an RX 5600 XT or RTX 2060. You’ll also need about 55GB of space. If you want a smoother experience, Windows 11, a Ryzen 7 3700X or i7-10700, and a better card like an RX 6700 XT or RTX 3060 Ti are the way to go – that needs around 90GB. But if you’re like me and want everything maxed out at 4K with 60 frames per second, you’re looking at a serious build: a Core i9-12900K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 32GB of RAM, and an RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX. It’s a hefty investment, but worth it for the visuals!

Quality and Performance Modes on Consoles

Players on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 can expect smooth gameplay with around 80 frames per second or better when using Performance Mode. If you prefer better graphics, Quality Mode will deliver at least 60 frames per second. The Xbox Series S will also run the game at 60 frames per second, but at a 1080p resolution, as optimizing for that console proved challenging.

How Crossplay Works

The new game will allow players on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC to play together, but the matching system works a bit differently than in most games. Console players will be matched with other console players first, and only then will the game start looking for PC players to fill up the lobby. According to combat designer Matthew Nickerson, the team has put a lot of work into balancing the experience for everyone, considering how different input methods affect gameplay and performance. They’re excited to see how crossplay impacts the game and are carefully monitoring the results.

Class Changes Since Beta

Regardless of your experience with the beta classes, more updates are on the way. According to Ripple Effect’s creative director, Thomas Andersson, the Assault and Support classes are being tweaked. Specifically, the Assault class will see a slight decrease in effectiveness in certain areas. They will also be equipped with a deploy beacon, fitting their role as a class meant to operate deep within enemy territory.

Post-Launch Seasons

Just like the previous game, *Battlefield 6* will continue to add new content after launch through seasons. These will include things like new weapons, maps, and equipment, and a Battle Pass to unlock rewards. Core gameplay improvements will be available to everyone, either for free or by earning them through gameplay. As is typical for Electronic Arts games, expect to find optional cosmetic items and boosts (like XP Tokens) available for purchase.

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2025-09-22 19:45