Battlefield 6 ushers in a new era of high-intensity combat. Whether you’re locked in gritty infantry firefights, diving on enemy forces from a fighter jet’s wings, yanking teammates to safety amid a hail of bullets, or crashing a tank through a collapsing building—this is war redefined, like nothing you’ve experienced before.
Before you step onto the frontlines, here’s everything you need to know to dominate the battlefield.
- The World of Battlefield 6: Chaos in 2027
The year is 2027, and the world teeters on the edge of collapse . A brazen assassination has shattered global stability: major European nations are abandoning NATO, leaving the alliance fragmented and weakened. Into this power vacuum steps the Peace Corps (officially known as Pax Armata )—a ruthless, cash-flush private military corporation armed with cutting-edge tech, unbound by government rules, and hungry to seize control.
NATO’s remaining members—led by the U.S., Britain, and Egypt —have forged a resolute alliance to stop the Peace Corps’ advance. This is the battlefield you’re joining: a fight for the future of global order. - Single-Player Campaign: Lead the Elite “Dagger 13”
Battlefield 6’s 9-mission global campaign follows Dagger 13, an elite U.S. Marine Corps commando unit tasked with holding NATO together amid the Peace Corps’ onslaught . Spanning three continents—from the mountains of Tajikistan to the streets of New York —the campaign weaves a tense political thriller, abandoning fragmented short stories for a cohesive narrative that ties every mission to the fate of the world.
Pro Tip: New players and story lovers should start here. The campaign lays the groundwork for multiplayer’s conflict and hones skills you’ll need on the frontlines.Learn more about the Battlefield 6 campaign here. - Multiplayer: Choose Your Faction, Define Your Role
Set after the campaign’s events, multiplayer pits NATO and the Peace Corps in a near-endless war for supremacy. Your faction is assigned—but your class? That’s where you take control.
Factions: Pick Your Side
NATO: Led by the U.S., Britain, and Egypt, this alliance fights to safeguard what’s left of global order. Duty and honor drive every mission .
Peace Corps: A shadowy PMC with deep pockets and advanced tech, determined to usurp superpower status. No rules, no limits—just power.
Classes: Master Your Role
Battlefield’s iconic class system returns, now with deeper customization, combat-unlocked traits, and game-changing active abilities. While you can equip any weapon for any scenario, each class shines with role-tailored loadouts. Closed weapon loadouts (with full XP progression) are also available for players who prefer pre-built setups.
Commando | Charge // Control
Role: The ultimate frontline warrior—lead your squad through enemy lines, dominate close-to-medium range, and cripple the enemy’s combat capability.
Iconic Weapons: Assault Rifles (faster draw speed, quicker fire after sprinting).
Core Trait: Mission Focus—Progress objectives (plant/disarm explosives) faster; squadmates can redeploy to your location sooner.
Iconic Gear: Adrenaline Injector—Clears stuns/flashes, boosts sprint speed, reduces explosion damage, and amplifies enemy footsteps.
Active Skill: Squad Rally—You and nearby allies get an adrenaline rush; kills extend the effect for you.
Training Paths:
Frontline Troops: Locate enemies, lead surprise attacks, and dominate deep in hostile territory.
Gatebreaker: Use explosives/grenade launchers to breach enemy defenses.
Engineer | Destruction // Repair
Role: The battlefield’s vehicle and equipment expert—repair allies’ hardware to keep them fighting, or destroy enemy armor to stop their advance.
Iconic Weapons: SMGs (improved hip-fire control).
Core Trait: Mechanized Infantry—Take less explosion damage near friendly vehicles; lock enemy vehicles if all crew dismount (maintained by repairing).
Iconic Gear: Repair Tool—Fix friendly vehicles/equipment with a torch; can also damage enemy assets (overheats with prolonged use).
Active Skill: Thermal Overload—Boost repair efficiency by 50% for 10 seconds
Training Paths:
Snipers: Faster/longer auto-detection; shots block healing, headshots prevent revives.
Pathfinders: Undetectable to gadgets (unless sprinting); highlight damaged enemies for teammates, enable silent kills.
Squad Success Strategies
Classes shine brightest when paired—an Engineer protecting a Support’s position, a Scout marking targets for Commandos. Beyond classes, link points and gear options add even more tactical depth.
For more information on squad tactics, click here.For more information on weapon types and gear builds, click here.
- Maps & Modes: Fight Across a Shattered World
Your multiplayer experience hinges on two things: where you fight (maps) and how you fight (modes). The in-game tutorial will walk you through your first match—but here’s the breakdown.
Warzones & Maps: 5 Global Theaters, 25 Battle Zones
Battlefield 6 spans 5 Warzones (global regions) and 9 unique maps, totaling 25 handcrafted “Battle Zones” . Each Battle Zone is optimized for specific modes, from tight urban 巷战 in Cairo’s New 索贝克城 to mountainous clashes in Tajikistan’s 解放峰 .
For more information about Warzones and launch maps, visit the Maps section of the Battlefield 101 Getting Started Hub.
Modes: Classic & New “Total War” Experiences
At launch, multiplayer offers 8 modes—with more coming in seasonal updates (plus endless community creations in Portal). These modes blend iconic “Total War” chaos with classic Battlefield DNA , including returning favorites like Conquest and Breakthrough, plus new modes like “Escalation.”
Click here for more information on all launch modes. - Your First Battle: What to Expect
New to the fight? Start with Initial Mode (e.g., Breakthrough Launch)—it delivers the same intensity as full multiplayer but uses bots to let you practice without pressure.
After every match, you’ll earn XP for two progress tracks:
Player Rank: Unlock gear and perks from Rank 1 to 50.
Weapon Mastery: Level up individual weapons for attachments and skins.
A full rank progression guide (with every unlock detail) can be found here.Completely new to Battlefield or FPS games? Click here for a detailed new player guide. - Portal: Build & Play Limitless Experiences
Battlefield Portal is a massive sandbox where creators and players push the series to its limits. Move, scale, and duplicate objects to reshape the battlefield; use NPC scripts and custom UI to build entirely new modes. Some community experiences even offer full XP progression—and the best creations get featured alongside official multiplayer content.
We’ve got Portal guides for every skill level:
Click here for the Portal 101 guide (Gaming and Hosting Experience)
Click here for the Portal 101 guides (Basic Creator, Battlefield Portal Creator, and Verified Mode) - Click here for the Portal 101 guide (Advanced Creator, Portal SDK tools, and customizing the portal experience)
- Game-Changing New Features
Beyond classes and modes, Battlefield 6 introduces two revolutionary systems that redefine combat:
Tactical Destruction: Bend the Environment to Win
Destruction has always been a Battlefield staple—now it’s tactical. Manipulate the world to gain the upper hand:
Smash walls with a sledgehammer or C4 to create new paths.
Blow up floors/roofs to take out enemies above.
Drive tanks through buildings to cut shortcuts or destroy enemy positions .
Visually, destruction is more stunning than ever—watch buildings crumble piece by piece as battles rage.
Kinesthetic Combat: Control Every Move
The new kinesthetic system gives you unprecedented control over mobility and tactics, with all-new actions:
Drag & First Aid: Pull downed teammates to safety while reviving them.
Peek & Lean: Scope out corners without exposing yourself.
Combat Roll: Reduce fall damage and dodge enemy fire.
Weapon Mounting: Stabilize aim and cut recoil by mounting on cover.
Free Ride: Hop on vehicles (even without seats) to tag along with teammates.
Reliable recoil patterns and clear weapon ranges make it easier to learn and react in real time.