Summary
- EA reconfirms next Battlefield game by March 2026 with full reveal in Summer 2025.
- Battlefield 6 testing ongoing with player feedback through Battlefield Labs program.
- Positive reactions to release window, leaks of alpha gameplay generating excitement.
Publisher Electronic Arts has officially reconfirmed that the next Battlefield game will launch by March 2026, and promised a full reveal of the game in Summer 2025. Though it doesn't have an official title yet, the next Battlefield game is in testing, and is being called Battlefield 6 by fans and commentators.
Despite a number of significant updates and refinements that improved its reputation among players, Battlefield 2042 never quite shook the sense of disappointment players had during the 2021 launch period. As a result, a lot is riding on the success of Battlefield 6. EA has been pulling out the stops in incorporating the community into the development process as well, by running frequent tests via the Battlefield Labs testing program, where players are able to experience new features and give feedback in real time.
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Now Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson has officially stated that the next Battlefield game will launch by March 2026. The confirmation comes via Wilson's remarks made during the Electronic Arts Q4 and Fiscal Year 2025 earnings call, where Wilson called the new game a "pivotal step" in the next generation of entertainment going into the 2026 fiscal year. Wilson also said that EA plans to officially reveal the next Battlefield game publicly in the summer of 2025. Wilson didn't mention if the planned reveal would be timed for a major game industry affair like the Summer Game Fest 2025, or would be a separate, dedicated event.
EA Confirms March 2026 Release Window for Battlefield 6
Beyond confirming the new Battlefield release window, Wilson didn't dive deep into details about the game, but did say that Battlefield Labs was the biggest testing initiative in franchise history, and was part of EA's "player first" approach to building the future of the Battlefield series. He said that DICE would expand Battlefield Labs testing into more regions starting in May 2025, including more players in Europe, North America, and Asia. Fans interested in an early look at the future evolution of Battlefield series destruction mechanics may wish to sign up.
Reactions to the news of a proper release window for the next Battlefield were generally positive. The prevalence of Battlefield Labs testing has resulted in significant leaks of Battlefield 6 alpha gameplay, which has stoked excitement and impatience among Battlefield fans. On social media like Twitter and Bluesky, fans expressed relief at having a more concrete window to look forward to, while others expressed approval that the game is still some time away, leaving time for the game's developers to address some outstanding issues with gunplay and destruction seen in the tests.
Battlefield 2042
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 65 /100 Critics Rec: 32%
- Released
- November 19, 2021
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- DICE, Criterion Games, Ripple Effect
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
WHERE TO PLAY
Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. With the help of a cutting-edge arsenal, engage in intense, immersive multiplayer battles.
Lead your team to victory in both large all-out warfare and close-quarters combat on maps from the world of 2042 and classic Battlefield titles. Find your playstyle in class-based gameplay and take on several experiences comprising elevated versions of Conquest and Breakthrough. Explore Battlefield Portal, a platform where players can discover, create, and share unexpected battles from Battlefield's past and present.
This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items.
- Engine
- Frostbite
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, PS5 & Xbox Series X|S and PS4 & Xbox One
- Franchise
- Battlefield
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- OpenCritic Rating
- Weak
- How Long To Beat
- N/A
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 84 GB (June 2023)
