Large-scale battles aren’t anything new for the Battlefield series; one could argue that the multiplayer shooter helped cement big, chaotic battlegrounds to begin with. In recent news, EA has confirmed that the Battlefield 6 battle royale mode will be available to play.
A first look at how the mode will work showed us that this iteration of battle royale isn’t just ‘Battlefield with a shrinking circle.’ Their spin on the tried-and-true formula involves a couple of tweaks that will hopefully keep the mode fresh and not just a reskin of a hugely popular game mode.
After a glowing reception of the Battlefield 6 beta, the anticipation for the game’s release will only grow with the drip-feed of these new battle royale details.
How Does The Battlefield 6 Battle Royale Mode Work?
Let’s start with the facts.
The new community post on EA’s Battlefield Labs revealed the game mode will feature up to 100 players, with a shrinking zone creating tighter and more hectic conflicts on the map.
Unlike comparable battle royales like Apex Legends, Fortnite, or even Call of Duty Warzone, this one leans into vehicular combat a lot more, in typical Battlefield fashion.
You’ve got tanks, helicopters, armored transports, you name it – this is an interesting step in the right direction and will help set Battlefield 6 battle royale apart from the rest.
Again, typical for Battlefield, the class system will also play a huge role, with specialized loadouts shaping the way you’ll play the game.
A recon class will play significantly differently from an engineer or assault class. These small changes will help set a new standard for battle royales, and Battlefield will have a new identity yet again.
Are Unique Mechanics Enough To Separate Battlefield 6 From The Rest?
One of the most interesting features we found that was revealed in the playtest is dynamic objectives.
Instead of just looting and surviving, squads can choose to complete optional side missions mid-match, most likely giving the mode a risk/reward theme, where these tasks will take time and put you out in the open, but reward the player, should they prevail.
These objectives might range from capturing supply points to disabling enemy radar, offering rewards like upgraded gear or temporary vehicles.
This mechanic ties directly into Battlefield’s sandbox DNA, encouraging emergent gameplay and giving players more to do than just camp and wait – the same way destructible environments did back in the good old days of Bad Company 2. Combined with these destructible environments, every match promises a different rhythm, making this mode the most dynamic iteration of battle royale we’ve seen since Fortnite introduced building to the genre.
When Does Battlefield 6 Battle Royale Come Out?
The Battlefield 6 battle royale mode release date is likely to land around the game’s launch on October 10, although it is unclear whether the mode will be available immediately, or shortly after release.
