Liputan6.com, Jakarta After a long wait, Battlefield 6 officially launched globally on Friday, October 10, 2025.
The launch was simultaneous across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Windows (PC), and Xbox Series X/S.
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Developer Battlefield Studios, a joint venture of DICE, Motive Studios, Ripple Effect Studios, and Criterion Games, has invested over $400 million in the game's development.
The developers have announced ambitious post-launch support plans for Battlefield 6.
Season 1 is scheduled to begin on October 28, 2025, just weeks after launch.
This first season will introduce new maps, weapons, and vehicles, further enhancing the gameplay experience.
Furthermore, there is strong speculation that a battle royale mode may also launch on the same date as Season 1.
So how's the review so far about the game?
Battlefield 6 Release Date and Global Availability
Battlefield 6 officially launched on Friday, October 10, 2025, for next-generation consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, as well as PC and Windows platforms.
There are no early access advantages provided, even for the premium edition.
Specific launch times have been announced for various time zones.
Players on the US West Coast (PDT) can start playing at 8 a.m. on October 10, while in Tokyo (JST) the launch occurs at midnight on October 11.
The Battlefield 6 pre-download file size is approximately 70 GB, and the pre-download feature is available on most platforms.
Additionally, a significant day-one update (v1.0.1.0) has been prepared, including over 200 improvements to gameplay, user interface (UI), and networking.
Battlefield 6 Development and Gameplay Details
Battlefield 6 is the 18th installment in the Battlefield franchise, developed by Battlefield Studios and published by Electronic Arts.
This game marks a return to the series' roots, drawing inspiration from the success of Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4, after the critically acclaimed Battlefield 2042 failed to meet expectations.
Battlefield 6's single-player campaign is set in 2027, depicting the conflict between a divided NATO and Pax Armata, a private military corporation.
The campaign experience is described as highly guided and linear, consisting of nine missions lasting approximately 30 minutes each, for a total duration of approximately five hours.
Despite its impressive visuals and solid gunplay, the mission design and plot have often been criticized for being uninteresting and clichéd, with generic characters.
Battlefield 6's multiplayer mode reintroduces the traditional class system: Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon, each with distinct weapon specializations and combat strategies.
This decision abandons the hero-shooter Specialist system from Battlefield 2042.
Classic modes like Conquest, Rush, and Breakthrough return, along with a new mode called Escalation.
Early Reviews: Brilliant Multiplayer, Mixed Campaign
Early reviews for Battlefield 6 have been generally positive, particularly thanks to its highly praised multiplayer mode.
Many critics have called the multiplayer a "chaotic, relentless blast" and "the most enjoyable Battlefield in nearly a decade."
That said, there are some concerns about the overall map design, particularly in Breakthrough mode, where the balance often tilts toward the defending team.
Battlefield 6's multiplayer mode is considered a huge success and successfully restores the essence that fans have come to love.
In contrast, the single-player campaign has received more mixed reviews from many such as IGN, GameSpot, etc.
While visually stunning, it has been described as a "five-hour epic, stupid blast" with a cliché-ridden story.
Some reviews have even called it "Call of Duty with a Battlefield feel," pointing to a lack of unique identity and innovation in mission design, as well as a less engaging plot.
The short campaign length, only about five hours across nine missions, has also been criticized.