Battlefield 6 Release Date Scheduled for October 10: Pre-Orders Available with Two Open Beta Weekends in August

Battlefield 6 Release Date and Pricing Confirmed by Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts has officially verified previous leaks surrounding the anticipated Battlefield 6, including its launch date and pricing structure. Scheduled for release on October 10, the game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X, with no early access options offered.

Pricing Overview

PC Pricing

The pricing on PC is set as follows:

Standard Edition: $69.99 / €69.99 / GBP 59.99
- Phantom Edition: $99.99 / €99.99 / GBP 89.99

Console Pricing

For console users, prices are slightly higher, particularly for customers in Europe and the UK:

Standard Edition: $69.99 / €79.99 / GBP 69.99
- Phantom Edition: $99.99 / €109.99 / GBP 99.99

Open Beta Details

The details regarding the Open Beta have been slightly amended from earlier leaks. Notably, there will be two beta weekends:

August 9 – August 10
August 14 – August 17

Campaign and Gameplay Insights

The game unfolds in a chaotic 2027, triggered by a high-profile assassination. Major European nations exit NATO, leaving the U. S.and its remaining allies to contend with a powerful private military corporation, known as PAX ARMATA. In the single-player campaign developed by Motive, players will navigate the narrative as part of Dagger 1-3, a team of Marine Raiders tasked with combating these private military firms to avert a global disaster.

Soldiers in dark alley with rifles, illuminated by dramatic explosions and ambient light.

Innovative Combat Mechanics

The combat system is described as kinesthetic, focusing on enhancing gunplay and character movement. New tactical options are introduced, including:

Drag and Revive – Allows players to pull a teammate out of danger while reviving them.
Peek and Lean – Enables players to scout enemies from behind cover.
Combat Rolls – A maneuver to reduce fall damage and dodge attacks.
Weapon Mounting – Mechanic to stabilize weapons when behind cover.
Hitch Ride – Expands vehicle occupancy beyond conventional seating.

Additionally, developers promise dependable recoil patterns and clearly defined weapon ranges.

Soldiers engaged in intense urban warfare.

Class System Overview

The beloved class system returns, adding depth to gameplay—similar to what was reintroduced in Battlefield 2042. Players can choose from four classic classes:

1. Assault

Equipped with assault rifles, the Assault class is swift in weapon switching and takes less damage from falls. Notably, its signature gadget, the Adrenaline Injector, enhances sprint speed and provides resistance to flash effects.

2. Engineer

The Engineer specializes in submachine guns, with a focus on hip-fire control and explosive resistance. Their Repair Tool can both repair and damage, promoting versatile gameplay.

3. Recon

Featuring sniper rifles, the Recon class offers enhanced rechambering speed and can automatically spot enemies through optics, backed by their gadget, the Motion Sensor.

4. Support

Armed with light machine guns, the Support class can efficiently revive teammates and provide vital supplies through a Supply Bag. Their active ability boosts the speed of revives in their vicinity.

Assault training options: Grenadier and Frontliner
Engineer training options: Anti-Armor and Combat Engineer
Recon training options: Sniper and Pathfinder
Support training options: Combat Medic and Fire Support

Tactical Destruction and Levels

Battlefield 6 reintegrates tactical destruction, allowing players to utilize diverse tools, from rockets to sledgehammers, to manipulate their environments. The destruction mechanics are enhanced to reflect the realistic impact based on material types.

Military tank amid explosions in a battlefield.

Map and Multiplayer Modes

The game will launch with nine maps, including:

Siege of Cairo
Empire State
Iberian Offensive
Liberation Peak
Saints Quarter
Manhattan Bridge
New Sobek City
Kundara Valley
Remake of Battlefield 3’s Operation Firestorm

Multiplayer options will feature fan-favorite modes like Conquest, Breakthrough, and Rush, as well as a new mechanism called Escalation, where teams vie for strategic control points.

Community and Post-Launch Support

The Portal mode returns with upgraded features powered by a spatial editor and community-driven options, allowing users to experience full progression in Battlefield 6 through Verified Mode creations. Developers have committed to ongoing support post-launch, promising an array of new maps, modes, weapons, and features regularly.

For an early look at player impressions following the game’s reveal event, be sure to check out this article.

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