Will Battlefield 6 Have Battle Royale?
Yes, Battlefield 6 is officially getting a Battle Royale mode—and this time, it’s going free-to-play for everyone. That’s not a rumor or a vague studio hint; EA and the Battlefield team finally confirmed it after months of leaks and whispers.
Battlefield (@Battlefield) announced on X that players can expect to "Play soon in Battlefield Labs," hinting at upcoming content or features to explore.
For longtime series fans who sat through the ups and downs of Firestorm, this is big—Battlefield’s signature scale is coming to a genre dominated by Warzone and Fortnite, with the main game still a premium experience.
If you’ve ever joked with friends that “Battlefield could do BR better if they just committed,” well, now’s their chance to prove it.
What’s especially wild is that the BR won’t just be tacked on. There’ll be a standard last-team-standing mode (think: classic Battle Royale chaos), plus something called “Gauntlet” for more competitive matches.
While details on Gauntlet are murky, it sounds like they’re gunning for Twitch attention and hardcore leaderboards. Is it the redemption of Battlefield’s experiment with large-scale battle royales? Cautious optimism here—but the potential is massive.
Battlefield 6 Battle Royale Release Date
Don’t expect to drop straight into BR action on day one, but you won’t have to wait long. While Battlefield 6 itself is dropping October 10, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, EA’s revealed that Battle Royale will land—at least in beta form—“soon after launch.”
First, it goes through Battlefield Labs for hands-on playtests (remember: footage from these usually leaks, so keep an eye out on Reddit and Twitter).
The full Battle Royale probably won’t be released until after the main game’s hype settles just a bit. Given the way publisher rollouts usually pan out, think “late 2025,” possibly as the holiday season ramps up.
That gives the BR mode time to soak up feedback, squash bugs, and maybe even throw in an extra feature or two nobody saw coming.
Oh, and speaking of hype: the Battlefield 6 beta is running over two weekends before launch. Preorders already topped 800,000, so expect those servers to fill up fast. Some fans are expecting the Battle Royale’s beta to be even bigger, especially since it’s free.
What to Expect on Battle Royale?
If you’ve played Warzone or Apex Legends, you know the drill—except, this is Battlefield. Which means things are naturally going to get chaotic, hilarious, and a little unpredictable. Here’s what set Battlefield 6’s BR apart (according to what’s out and those sneaky leakers):
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Huge Maps, Real Destruction:
The BR map, apparently called “Granite,” is set in sunny California. Don’t let the postcard vibes fool you—it’s a battlefield, with military R&D bases, burning city blocks, and (yes) plenty of places to blow up. The destructive physics are a step up, with collapsing buildings, shifting debris for cover, and a dynamic play-space that can be reshaped every match. -
Firestorm Inspiration Returns:
If you ever ran from Firestorm’s deadly ring, the new “NXC Flamefront” will give you déjà vu. It’s a fiery wall that destroys anything in its path—Band-Aids won’t help you here. Get too close, and you’re toast—literally. -
Mission-Style Objectives:
Borrowing (but evolving) from Warzone’s contracts, Battlefield 6 throws in “Priority Missions.” Complete one, and you can earn vehicle keycards, custom weapon drops, and more. But there’s a twist: nearby squads can try to counter your mission, turning the whole thing into a tactical brawl. -
Custom Weapon Drops with a Twist:
Like the idea of unlocking your favorite setup mid-match? Good—custom airdrops let you call in your own weapons, but you’ll have to work for them, and you can’t just load up for your whole team in one drop. -
Second Chance… But Not Really:
Die in the opening minutes? You might get one automatic respawn, but after that, you and your squad need to manage rare “Mobile Redeploy Points.” Lose them—and the round—too early, and you’re back to the lobby. -
The Gadgets and the Oversight:
Downed players can stick around for a bit—operating turrets, cameras, and drones if their team secures an “Oversight Terminal.” It’s like being a ghost with rocket launchers. Maybe.
Battlefield 6 is swinging for the fences with a free-to-play Battle Royale mode that’s far from an afterthought. Whether it’s big enough to take on Warzone or Fortnite remains to be seen. But the pieces are there: trademark destruction, wild squad play, and some new ideas to shake up the familiar. If you’ve been aching for a multiplayer shooter that blends pure mayhem with tactical depth, this autumn might get loud—and a little explosive. The only question left: Who’s dropping in first?
