Battlefield 6
- First release
- Oct 10, 2025
- Developer
- EA Digital Illusions CE
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- Frostbite
- Genres
- Shooter · Warfare, Action
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
The story of Battlefield 6 is set in 2027, where the collapse of NATO has led to the rise of a powerful private military corporation called Pax Armata. Players join the elite U.S. Marine Raiders unit, Dagger 1-3, as they fight against Pax Armata forces to prevent a new global conflict. The campaign spans multiple locations, uncovering a conspiracy while battling the corporation's destabilizing influence on the world.Read more
The story of Battlefield 6 is set in 2027, where the collapse of NATO has led to the rise of a powerful private military corporation called Pax Armata. Players join the elite U.S. Marine Raiders unit, Dagger 1-3, as they fight against Pax Armata forces to prevent a new global conflict. The campaign spans multiple locations, uncovering a conspiracy while battling the corporation's destabilizing influence on the world.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Oct 10, 2025
- PlayStation 5
- Oct 10, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S
- Oct 10, 2025
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 3h
- Main + Extras
- 182h
- Completionist
- 65h
- Game modes
- Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- First person
- Where to buy
- External links
- X (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Fandom (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Reddit (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)Instagram (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- the game awards - best action game - nominee, the game awards - best audio design - winner, the game awards - best multiplayer game - nominee, character classes, urban
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At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 86
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 3h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 182h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 65h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mixed, 299,565 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Multiplayer
- FPS
- Singleplayer
- Military
- Shooter
- Action
- War
- Modern
Steam content notes
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
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Crossplay
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Adjustable difficulty, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Playable without timed input, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Surround sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Visual
- Subtitle options, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Color alternatives, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Camera comfort, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Input
- Keyboard only option, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, audio, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controller support
- HDR available
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Unsupported · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
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Behind the game
Awards
Won
- The Game Awards − Best Audio Design — The Game Awards 2025
Nominated
- British Academy Games Award for Animation — BAFTA Games Awards 2026
- D.I.C.E. Award for Online Game of the Year — D.I.C.E. Awards 2026
- Golden Joystick Awards − Best Game Trailer — Golden Joystick Awards 2026
- Golden Joystick Awards − Best Audio — Golden Joystick Awards 2025
- Golden Joystick Awards − Best Game Trailer — Golden Joystick Awards 2025
- Golden Joystick Awards − Best Multiplayer Game — Golden Joystick Awards 2025
- The Game Awards − Best Action — The Game Awards 2025
- The Game Awards − Best Multiplayer — The Game Awards 2025
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Purchases
- In-app purchases, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
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