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Battlefield 6 Launches October 10, Pre-Orders Live with August Beta Weekends

Battlefield 6 Is Out October 10; Pre-Orders Now Open, Two Open Beta Weekends Set in August

Electronic Arts has officially revealed Battlefield 6’s release date and pricing, aligning with prior rumors. The title debuts October 10 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X, skipping early access entirely.

PC pricing tiers are as follows:

  • Base Edition: $69.99 / €69.99 / £59.99
    • Elite Phantom Bundle: $99.99 / €99.99 / £89.99

Console versions show regional variations:

  • $69.99 / €79.99 / £69.99
    • $99.99 / €109.99 / £99.99

The Open Beta schedule diverges slightly from earlier leaks, offering dual weekends:

  • August 9–10 (Weekend 1)
  • August 14–17 (Weekend 2)

A newly published fact sheet outlines the game’s narrative: A 2027 political assassination triggers global instability as NATO fractures. The U.S. and allied forces confront PAX ARMATA, a formidable private military group.

Combatants maneuvering through smoke-filled urban terrain under heavy fire

Motive Studio’s single-player campaign stars Marine Raider unit Dagger 1-3, battling mercenary forces to prevent worldwide chaos. Promised highlights include cinematic battles and destructible environments scaled for maximum impact.

Gameplay enhancements focus on visceral combat mobility:

  • Rescue & Revive – Pull wounded allies to safety during revival
  • Cover Peeking – Assess threats from behind obstacles without exposing position
  • Tactical Rolls – Evade attacks after jumps or falls
  • Weapon Bracing – Stabilize firearms against surfaces for accuracy
  • Vehicle Boarding – Expanded capacity for hitchhiking on moving transports

Developers emphasize predictable weapon recoil and distinct effective ranges across armaments.

Urban combat scenario featuring armored units and infantry in close quarters

The traditional four-class system returns with updated mechanics:

  • Assault: Optimized for aggressive play. Key traits include rapid aim-down-sights speed and damage mitigation. Specialized loadouts feature adrenaline boosters and enhanced sensory perception.
  • Engineer: Vehicle-centric class with explosive resistance. Versatile repair tools can restore allied armor or sabotage enemy tech. Anti-vehicle specialists gain bonus ordnance capacity.
  • Recon: Long-range marksmen with improved scope handling. Deployable surveillance drones and motion trackers enhance team awareness. Stealth-focused builds enable silent eliminations.
  • Support: Squad sustainment experts. LMG specialists resupply teammates while unlocking rapid revive bonuses. Medic configurations provide area-of-effect healing.

Enhanced destruction physics allow players to reshape battlefields using explosives and melee tools. Projectile penetration varies based on material density, while demolition effects scale with explosive yield.

Armored division advancing through rubble-strewn cityscape under aerial bombardment

Nine launch maps span locales from New Sobek City to remastered Battlefield 3 classics. Core multiplayer modes include Conquest and Breakthrough, alongside new addition Escalation – a territorial tug-of-war with shifting objectives.

Portal mode re-emerges with upgraded creation tools using Godot Engine integration. Community-created content in Verified Mode unlocks full progression rewards. Post-launch plans promise regular expansions with additional maps, gear, and gameplay features.

Initial hands-on impressions from recent preview events can be found in Kai’s dedicated analysis piece.