Deploying In
February 17, 2026
Season 2 Intel
Little Bird Returns
The fan-favorite Little Bird helicopter is making its return, bringing fast and agile air support to the battlefield.
New Maps
Fresh battlegrounds with new points of interest, tactical opportunities, and large-scale warfare environments.
New Weapons
Arsenal expansion with new firearms, attachments, and equipment to customize your loadout.
Covert Operations
New Covert Operations feature bringing stealth-focused gameplay mechanics and missions.
Core Refinements
Continued improvements to gameplay, balance adjustments, and quality of life updates.
Ranked Mode
Potential ranked playlists coming to test your skills against the best players worldwide.
2026 Operations
Oct 28 - Feb 17
Season 1
Feb 17+
Season 2
Next Season2026
Battle Royale
ComingTBA
Ranked Mode
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Battlefield 6 Season 2 start?
Battlefield 6 Season 2 is scheduled to launch on February 17, 2026, following the end of Season 1 which runs from October 28, 2025 through February 17, 2026.
Is Battlefield 6 free to play?
No, Battlefield 6 is a premium game. The Standard Edition costs $69.99 USD and the Deluxe Edition costs $89.99 USD. However, there is a free-to-play battle royale mode called REDSEC.
What platforms is Battlefield 6 available on?
Battlefield 6 is available on PC (Steam, Origin, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. There is no support for PS4 or Xbox One (previous-gen consoles).
What is Battlefield 6 about?
Battlefield 6 is set between 2027-2028 in a near-future conflict. After a high-profile assassination causes European countries to leave NATO, a private military corporation called Pax Armata emerges, leading to conflict with a fractured NATO alliance.
Does Battlefield 6 have specialists?
No, Battlefield 6 returns to the classic four-class system (Assault, Engineer, Support, Recon) instead of the Specialist system used in Battlefield 2042.
What game modes are in Battlefield 6?
Battlefield 6 features Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush, the new Escalation mode, Portal 2.0 for community content, and REDSEC (a free-to-play battle royale mode).
How many players in Battlefield 6 matches?
Battlefield 6 features 64-player matches (32v32). DICE moved away from the 128-player matches of Battlefield 2042 based on community feedback.
Who developed Battlefield 6?
Battlefield 6 was developed by four studios: DICE (multiplayer lead), Motive (single-player campaign), Criterion (content/experiences), and Ripple Effect, under the leadership of Vince Zampella.