DICE, the studio behind Battlefield 6, is reviving its Battlefield Labs initiative, giving select community members a chance to try out the upcoming major patch before it launches later this month.
Access to these sessions remains exclusive via invites, but anyone can register interest directly on the EA site without additional hurdles. This setup lets testers share crucial input with DICE prior to the update’s rollout.
🔬 Battlefield Labs returns tomorrow
— BattlePulse (@BattlPULSE) December 2, 2025
and the test focus is BIG
Players will get early hands-on with core combat changes the team is working on 👇
👣 Footstep audio updates (better distance, clarity, audibility)
🎯 Networking & hit-reg refinements
⚡ Faster, more consistent… pic.twitter.com/PFzvO1EWuJ
Originally unveiled earlier this year, Battlefield Labs debuted as a pre launch testing ground for the latest Battlefield entry, complete with an NDA that barred participants from posting any pre alpha footage online.
It later played a key role in validating the free-to-play Battle Royale mode, Battlefield REDSEC, which dropped unexpectedly on October 27 just a day ahead of Battlefield 6’s Season 1 debut.
When is Battlefield Labs Available For Players?
Following the commercial success of Battlefield 6 and REDSEC, Labs went dark temporarily, but DICE confirmed its comeback, starting December 2, in a fresh Twitter update.
PC players on the EA App or Steam can join from 4-6 PM PST (7-9 PM CET / 8-10 PM JST). Expect an NDA again, as testers get first dibs on tweaks heading to the December 9 patch.
Though brief, the session targets core gameplay with sharper clarity, snappier responsiveness, and refined combat flow, playable on Eastwood and Operation Firestorm in all out warfare.
Highlights include revamped footstep audio for better distance cues, surface recognition, and foe detection, plus networking and hit registration upgrades for smoother close-range fights. Feedback from here will shape the final tweaks.
Post REDSEC launch, some figured Labs would hibernate until the next title, but DICE envisions broader use: probing map redesigns, pace adjustments, and experimental modes like reduced squad sizes or vehicle-heavy battles.
