An insider has confirmed the leaked release date of the Battle Royale for Battlefield 6.
When will the Battle Royale be released? There have been rumors for some time that the Battle Royale of Battlefield 6 will be released at the start of Season 1 on October 28, 2025. This rumor has now been confirmed by well-known industry insider Tom Henderson.
Henderson writes: “I can now independently confirm that Battlefield 6 Battle Royale is indeed set to appear on October 28 as a shadow drop.”
Another leak confirms this information. Dataminers have reportedly found in the files of Battlefield 6 that a content release on October 28, 2025, is planned, which is not related to Season 1 and carries the code name “Granite” (via X).
Who is the insider? Tom Henderson is known as a well-connected and reliable industry insider who possesses deep contacts with various development studios and publishers – especially in the shooter genre. He is regarded as a reliable source. His leaks and insider information often prove to be true.
What is a shadow drop? In a shadow drop, products such as a game, a new mode, or an expansion are released without prior announcement. It is said that there will be no announcement of the release date for the Battle Royale of Battlefield 6 before it appears.
This is an approach that is occasionally used in the gaming industry. EA also released the battle royale shooter Apex Legends via shadow drop in 2019.
What is known about the Battle Royale so far? Not much. The Battle Royale is supposed to offer a classic Battlefield experience, including various gadgets and vehicles, as well as the destruction of the environment. However, there are already some players who have been able to test the mode. It has been playable since September 10 at the Battlefield Labs for selected individuals. Everything else you need to know about the mode can be found here: Battlefield 6: Battle Royale – What is known about the mode
