The developers of Battlefield 6 provided a new insight into the game lists at release and explained whether you can freely choose your weapons regardless of the class.
What’s the deal with the weapons? The classic Battlefield experience involves certain weapons being tied to classes, such as SMGs to the Assault class or sniper rifles to the Recon class. In Battlefield 2042 and in early tests of Battlefield 6, all weapons were accessible to every class. However, there were some modes that tested the principle of class-bound weapons.
Veteran Battlefield players now hope that class-bound weapons will be the standard in Battlefield 6. They believe it is less chaotic and requires more teamwork. A corresponding statement on Reddit was upvoted by over 9,000 users. In the comments, players also stated that they would never play modes with open weapons.
Another player stated on Reddit: “I think class-bound weapons are a fundamental feature of Battlefield and part of its DNA.”
There are closed weapons, but also open ones
Will there be class-bound weapons in Battlefield 6? The developers explained in a community update (via X) on October 6, 2025, which playlists will be available at release. These include:
- Solo mode playlists for favorites like Breakthrough and Conquest
- Closed weapons experiences
- Note: These are the matches in which weapons are class-bound
- Intense melee playlists
- Action-packed “All-Out Warfare” playlists
It sounds like there will be options to play with class-bound weapons, but it seems to only be an option and not the standard. The listed solo mode playlists for Conquest and Breakthrough might only be available in the form with open weapons.
However, the developers also explained that they will continue to pay attention to feedback and make adjustments to the game lists.
Why is this so important? On the one hand, long-time Battlefield fans naturally want the gaming experience they cherished years ago. On the other hand, it requires a more tactical approach.
When certain weapons are tied to classes, the individual soldier is less flexible. If your squad is targeted by a sniper on the way to a flag, for instance, the Medic or the Assault player can’t suddenly pull out a heavy sniper rifle. You need your own Recon, smoke grenades, cover, or a vehicle. More coordination within the squad is required.
If a weapon doesn’t suit you or if the situation requires a different loadout, there are still weapons like carbines or DMRs that all classes can access. In the beta, a carbine was even my favorite weapon: One weapon saved my entry into the Battlefield 6 beta, it was the perfect choice for the first hours
