Only one game can survive this battle royale of the battle royale genre itself. Well, not really.
There’s a plethora of fun BR games out there to play, and EA is set to join into the fray with a Battlefield 6 battle royale mode some time soon. BF6 launched to big player numbers on Oct. 10, 2025, and its free-to-play BR component is not far behind, sure to bring in even more players. But when can we play it?!
Here’s what we know of when to expect BF6’s battle royale mode to become widely available.
Battlefield 6 battle royale release date
Battlefield 6’s battle royale mode does not currently have an official release date, but there was some speculation that it could become widely available as part of season one of BF6 on Oct. 28, 2025. This does not seem likely, though, since EA has detailed season one’s roadmap and BR was not a part of it.
If this does not happen, it’s more likely that BF6 BR will drop alongside season two some time in early 2026. The mode is currently in testing as part of Battlefield Labs, so there’s no real rush to launch the free-to-play mode until it’s ready to go.
“Testing this new mode and all of its features with the community is the true power of Battlefield Labs,” EA said of BF6 BR on Sept. 10. “We are excited to hear about players’ experiences as they explore the ins and outs of this Battle Royale done the Battlefield way. We look forward to sharing more details after the testing is complete and we’ve reviewed the feedback from players.”
Stay tuned for an official announcement on when BF6 BR will launch. For now, it’s currently being tested by players who have been invited for the process.
Battlefield 6 battle royale details
Here are some details on what’s currently being tested in BF6 BR, straight from EA:
- Map: Battlefield is no stranger to epic maps, and this all-new map has been built for the Battle Royale experience. It features a diverse array of tactical Points of Interest, each with distinct layouts and themes that offer unique gameplay opportunities.
- Vehicles: Players can find common transport vehicles around the map and even unlock powerful armored vehicles to turn the tide of battle. The intent is to offer more ways for players to traverse the map early on in a match and to create interesting combined arms action in the process.
- Tactical Destruction: Destruction will be everywhere in this mode. From creating pathways through walls to toppling buildings, we look forward to seeing players’ ingenuity with destruction and how they use it to defeat their opponents.
- Squadplay: For this test, each match will feature 100 players, organized into 25 four player squads, fighting to be the last one standing. Communicating with your squad through pings, text, or VOIP aims to boost the experience and enhance their tactical options.
- Second chances: Between the Support class revives and Mobile Redeploy options, there are multiple tools to keep your squad in the fight.
BF6 BR will also have “the deadliest ring” in the genre, instantly killing players that it comes into contact with, so you better haul ass.
“We set out to bring the most dangerous ring in gaming to Battle Royale that instantly kills players upon contact,” BF6 devs explained. “With urgent warnings as the fire approaches, soldiers will be pushed into more intense firefights as the game space continues to shrink. There’s no jumping in and out of it, no using it for cover, no walking through it – if you get caught in it, you are done. We’re excited to see how the ring affects the pace of the game and how it creates spontaneous showdowns.”
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