When is Battlefield 6 out? Release date, cost, pre-order and what to expect from game

If you’re planning to get Battlefield 6, you’ll want to know how much it costs and how you can best prepare for its release date.

After the tumultuous launch of 2021’s Battlefield 2042, EA has so far managed to get people excited for the series again with its next entry: Battlefield 6.

The general consensus appears to be that EA is saying all the right things, with fans happy with what they’ve seen and tried of the multiplayer so far. The open beta sessions proved very popular and some Call Of Duty fans are even being won over.

With the game’s release inching closer and closer, we’ve put together everything you need to know about Battlefield 6, in case you’ve only recently become interested in what the game has to offer.

What is the release date for Battlefield 6?

Battlefield 6 launches on Friday, October 10. You can start playing as early as 4pm BST in the UK.

Unlike EA Sports FC 26, there is no early access period, even if you pre-order. It’s not really clear why, but it may be because EA doesn’t want anyone getting an unfair head start in terms of progression.

What platforms is Battlefield 6 available on?

Battlefield 6 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. So, unlike Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7, there will be no last gen version for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.

There are also no plans for Battlefield 6 to launch on Nintendo Switch 2. In a recent interview, series head Vince Zampella explained this is because the core Battlefield audience is on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

How much is Battlefield 6?

Battlefield 6 costs £59.99 on PC (whether that’s via the EA app, Windows, Steam, or Epic Games) and £69.99 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

There is only one special edition, labelled the Phantom Edition, which costs £89.99 on PC and £99.99 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

What is included in the Battlefield 6 Phantom Edition?

Aside from the base game, the Phantom Edition of Battlefield 6 includes the following exclusive rewards:

• Battlefield Pro token – includes a battle pass token, 25 tier skips, and an instant unlock bundle
• Four Phantom Squad soldier skins
• ‘Glimmer’ melee knife weapon skin
• ‘Shrouded’ M433 weapon package
• ‘Drop Shadow’ MS2010 ESR weapon package
• ‘Chimera’ M1A2 SEPV3 vehicle skin
• ‘Death’s Head’ weapon sticker
• ‘Cryptic’ weapon charm
• ‘Operative’ dog tag
• Phantom XP boost set

Does Battlefield 6 have any pre-order bonuses?

Yes, if you pre-order either the standard or Phantom Edition of Battlefield 6, you’ll receive the Tombstone Pack, which includes:

• ‘Gravedigger’ soldier skin
• ‘Fallen Heroes’ player card
• ‘Bandolier’ weapon charm
• ‘Express Delivery’ weapon sticker
• L110 weapon package
• ‘Doomsayer’ soldier patch
• Tombstone XP boost set

When is Battlefield 6 available to pre-load?

Pre-loading for Battlefield 6 starts on Friday, October 3, which should give you enough time to get all the necessary files installed, so you can start playing as soon as the game launches.

Does Battlefield 6 have cross-play?

Yes, Battlefield 6 does have cross-play, allowing everyone to play together regardless of what platform they’re on.

Cross-play is enabled by default, but it can be turned off. Plus, EA says online matchmaking will try to prioritise matching console players with other console players and PC players with other PC players.

Does Battlefield 6 have cross-progression?

Yes, Battlefield 6 has cross-progression. As long as you are using the same EA account, you can carry your progress from one platform to another. However, there are no cross-purchase options, so you still need to buy the game separately for each platform.

Does Battlefield 6 have single-player?

Yes, unlike Battlefield 2042, Battlefield 6 is not a purely multiplayer game and features a single-player campaign mode. Even though they’re never usually very good and most fans aren’t interested in them.

The story has you undertaking missions as Dagger 13, an elite US Marine Raiders unit who are working to stop a private military corporation called Pax Armata, whose goal is to ‘reshape global power as NATO teeters on the edge of collapse.’

Will Battlefield 6 have DLC and microtransactions?

According to EA, Battlefield 6 will receive regular content updates. However, it has tried to assure fans that any and all gameplay related content (such as weapons, gadgets, and maps) will be free additions.

That said, Battlefield 6 is expected to have cosmetics, such as character and weapons skins, and while not formally confirmed, EA will no doubt charge money for those.

Will Battlefield 6 have a battle royale mode?

Yes, Battlefield 6 will have its own battle royale mode, but it won’t be available at launch, as EA is still playtesting it.

It’s not entirely clear if the mode will be added to Battlefield 6 or if it will be a separate free-to-play download akin to Call Of Duty: Warzone.

How much storage space is required for Battlefield 6?

Battlefield 6 is confirmed to require 80GB of storage space if you want the complete experience. However, EA has said that you can choose which portions of the game you want to install.

So, you can install just the multiplayer if you have no interest in the single-player and vice versa. As such, the minimum amount of storage space required is 55GB.

What are the recommended PC specs for Battlefield 6?

For PC players, EA has shared both the recommended and minimum system requirements for running Battlefield 6, which you can find below:

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