Battlefield Studios has unveiled significant details about Battlefield 6`s upcoming battle royale mode. Key features include match sizes, unique gameplay mechanics, and a “deadliest ring” designed for instant elimination. Players eager to get an early look can sign up for the Battlefield Labs testing program.
The developers aim to seamlessly integrate core Battlefield principles into the battle royale genre. This means class-based squad play, dynamic tactical destruction, and intense vehicle combat will be central to the high-stakes, adrenaline-pumping experience. Expect to utilize gadgets, explosives, destructible environments, and various vehicles to secure victory.
A sneak peek at the Battlefield 6 battle royale map.
The battle royale map, currently without an official name, has been specifically crafted for this mode, featuring a diverse range of points of interest that promise unique tactical opportunities.
Vehicles will play a crucial role, from standard transport options to powerful armored machines capable of turning the tide of battle. These will help players traverse the map efficiently and create engaging combined arms scenarios. True to the Battlefield legacy, destructible environments will allow players to strategically demolish structures for a tactical edge. The studio anticipates innovative uses of destruction by players to outwit opponents.
Matches will host 100 players, organized into 25 squads of four. The ultimate goal, as expected, is to be the last squad standing. The mode also incorporates “second chances,” allowing Support class players to revive fallen teammates and offering “Mobile Redeploy” options to extend survival.
A defining characteristic is what Battlefield Studios calls the “deadliest ring in BR.” Unlike other battle royale titles where players can briefly survive outside the shrinking zone, this ring instantly kills anyone upon contact. This design choice, coupled with urgent warnings as the fire closes in, is intended to funnel players into more intense and spontaneous firefights, ensuring no one can use the ring for cover or strategic movement.
The familiar Battlefield class system will be implemented, offering Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon roles. Players choose their class at the beginning of a match and cannot switch. Each class starts with two default gadgets. As players gain XP and level up their “Training,” they unlock new traits; for example, an Assault player might equip armor plates faster, increasing their survivability in combat.
The loot system features five tiers of weapons, along with attachments, throwable items like frag grenades, various gadgets, strike packages, armor, upgrade kits, and even personalized “custom drops” of favored weapons. These items can be found in general loot crates, class-specific crates, by unlocking armored trucks, as mission rewards, or by looting defeated enemies.
Squads can also engage in “Missions” during matches to earn extra rewards. These tasks range from unlocking high-value caches to planting explosives on critical targets. Mission details will specify rewards, such as weapon caches, vehicle keys, or Mobile Redeploy units, prompting squads to weigh the risks against potential benefits. Once a mission is completed, rewards are air-dropped, requiring squads to remain vigilant against other teams attempting to steal them.
Participants in the Battlefield Labs test for the battle royale mode are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), but past experience suggests leaks are highly probable.
Battlefield 6 is set to launch on October 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Details regarding the release of the battle royale mode – whether it will be a premium feature within Battlefield 6 or a standalone download – have not yet been announced.