Battlefield 6 is the latest installment in the popular shooter series. What you should know about the release, beta, price, and system requirements can be found here in our overview.
What kind of game is Battlefield 6? Battlefield 6 is an upcoming first-person shooter from Electronic Arts that features large, modern warfare battles with vehicles, infantry, and destructible environments. The game focuses on intense multiplayer combat and is expected to include a full single-player campaign as well as a battle royale component.
You can read the key information about the release and more here. We will continuously update the post to keep you informed.
All information on the release, early access & beta of Battlefield 6
When is Battlefield 6 coming out? The release of Battlefield 6 is scheduled for October 10 and will begin at 5:00 PM German time.
There will also be a preload. According to an alert fan, the EA App dates the start of the preload to October 3 at 5:00 PM German time.
On which platforms will Battlefield 6 be released? The new Battlefield will be available for Steam, Epic Games, EA App, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Will the game also be available on Game Pass? Nothing is known about this yet.
Is there an early access? No, there is no early access for the launch of Battlefield 6.
How large is the game? EA states that the data size is 55 GB for minimum requirements and 80 GB for recommended requirements. According to a statement by EA to PC Gamer, this is related to the fact that players can choose which parts of the game they want to install. Depending on what you want to install, the game size varies within these data amounts.
Is there a beta for Battlefield 6? Yes, there was a beta for BF6 with two phases. All dates were announced in the reveal:
- Early Access (for viewers of the stream)
- From August 7 to 8
- First Open Beta
- From August 9 to 10
- Second Open Beta
- From August 14 to 17
You could get access for the early access via Twitch Drop, by watching the streams of various content creators on August 7 and 8, 2025.
During the beta, a new system was also introduced where two servers support different playstyles:
- Servers with weapons tied to their classes
- Servers with free weapon choice, regardless of which class you play
More information about the beta can be read here:
All important information on multiplayer, crossplay & matchmaking
Is there crossplay? Yes, at the launch of Battlefield 6, there will be crossplay. You will then be able to play together with friends on other platforms.
With crossplay enabled, EA wants to ensure that players of their own platform stay mostly on their own and that players from the other platform only join as “fillers” when there are not enough participants from their own platform (see x.com)
Can you disable crossplay? Yes, but only console players can benefit from this advantage. Fans on PC will have to deal with crossplay, as the option to turn it off is not available for them.
More about crossplay and multiplayer can be read here:
How many players are in the battles in Battlefield 6? The battles are designed for a maximum of 64 players. This returns the game to its traditional roots after the player count was increased to 128 in Battlefield 2042.
What will matchmaking look like? The automatic selection of teammates is expected to have a kind of “skill-based matchmaking” (SBMM) that additionally depends on the following factors:
- Ping
- The location of the player
- The server availability
How this will look is explained here:
Everything important about price & editions
How much will Battlefield 6 cost? After the multiplayer reveal, the prices for the shooter were also released. You can expect the following:
- The standard edition is expected to cost €69.99 for PC and €79.99 for consoles.
- The more expensive Phantom edition is expected to be priced at €99.99 (PC) and €109.99 (console).
What does the Phantom edition offer? The premium edition of Battlefield comes with the full version. Regarding the pre-order offer, the Tombstone Pack, you should pre-order. Additionally, you will receive the following contents:
- BF Pro Token: Battle Pass + 25 rank skips, exclusive unlocks & more
- Phantom Squad: 4 soldier skins
- Weapon configuration “Veiled”
- Weapon configuration “Shadow Striker”
- Melee weapon skin “Glimmer”
- Vehicle skin “Chimera”
- Weapon sticker “Skull”
- Weapon talisman & dog tag
- Phantom XP Boost Set
Is there a collector’s edition? No, there is no physical or digital collector’s edition.
Is there a pre-order bonus? Yes, if you pre-order Battlefield 6, you will receive the Tombstone Pack. It contains the following:
- Soldier skin “Gravedigger”
- Player card “Heroic Fallen”
- Weapon talisman “Bandolier”
- Weapon sticker “Express Delivery”
- L110 weapon configuration “Axe”
- Soldier patch “Doom Prophecy”
- Tombstone XP Boost Set
Can you upgrade from the standard version to the Phantom edition? Yes, this should also be possible and will cost around €29.99 for both PC and console. If you can’t decide on an edition, here is a brief buying guide:
All information on system requirements
What requirements must the PC meet? The system requirements have also been listed on Steam and are as follows:
- PC Minimum Requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: at least 55 GB
- Recommended PC Requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6700-XT
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: at least 80 GB
Everything about gameplay and new features
Are there classes in Battlefield 6 again? Yes, in Battlefield 6, classes are expected to return in their traditional form. The available classes include:
- The Assault Soldier
- The Engineer
- The Recon
- The Support
Each class brings its specializations that allow for a unique playstyle. Additionally, you can add skins to each class if you have obtained any through pre-ordering or the Phantom edition.
What game modes are there? All modes of EA have been introduced for Battlefield 6:
- Conquest
- Breakthrough
- Rush
- Team Deathmatch
- Squad Deathmatch
- Domination
- King of the Hill
- Escalation
Everything about the different modes can be read here:
Is there a campaign with a story? Yes, there is also a single-player campaign with a story that deals with NATO and Pax Armata.
What maps are there? In BF6 there are 9 maps:
- Siege of Cairo
- Iberian Offensive
- Liberation Peak
- Empire State
- Operation Firestorm (known from Battlefield 3)
- Saints Quarter
- Neu-Sobek
- Mirak Valley
- Manhattan Bridge
Everything about the maps can be read here:
Can you destroy almost everything again? Yes, unlike the last predecessors, Battlefield 6 seems to place a greater focus on detailed and realistically destructible environments.
Are the first skins already known? Yes, you can find the first skins from the Phantom edition and the pre-order bonus. They are based on realistic soldiers and differ significantly from the skins that shooter giants like Call of Duty bring to the market. Before the release, Battlefield 6 looks very realistic and immersive.
DICE and EA do not stop developing Battlefield 6 after the release. No, there is already a large roadmap informing you about upcoming content for Season 1. Therefore, new content is already ensured. You can find more about the roadmap for Battlefield 6 here in our overview: Battlefield 6 shows the roadmap and reveals how it will continue after the release: Season 1 starts in October, bringing new maps and modes
