EA has confirmed a Battlefield 6 battle royale with 100 players, vehicles, and full destruction. The ring doesn’t tick damage—it deletes you. Closed testing starts this week through Battlefield Labs. The full game launches on 10 October.
What’s actually new
Battlefield’s take on BR leans into classes, squads and destruction. The basics:
- 100 players per match in 25 squads of four
- A shrinking ring that kills on contact—no exceptions
- Vehicles on the map and unlockable armoured options
- Tactical destruction that can open paths or end fights
- Missions mid-match for loot, vehicle keys and redeploys
- Five loot tiers, plus gadgets, throwables and Strike Packages
EA frames this as “Battlefield’s twist” on the mode. Expect the usual gadgets and explosives, but with map-wide destruction and vehicles creating chaos across diverse points of interest. Missions drop extra rewards by airdrop, which should spark third-party fights. In short: push objectives, gear up, and keep moving—the ring won’t be gentle.
How progression and classes work
You pick a class before the match. You can’t change it once you drop.
- Four classic classes; squads can mix or stack
- Two default gadgets at spawn, tied to your class
- Earn XP from kills, squad wipes and missions
- Levelling unlocks class traits (e.g., faster armour plate for Assault)
- Intel Cases grant XP to the whole squad
This is BR with a Battlefield spine. Traits deepen each class mid-match without turning it into a loadout meta. Levelling during a round should speed up flow and nudge squads into fighting for Intel Cases. The Support revives and Mobile Redeploys give you second chances, but the ring won’t.
The ring that means it
No edge surfing. No ring dancing. Touch it and you’re out.
- Instant death on contact
- Clear warnings as the fire closes in
- Faster end-game pacing, more forced fights
EA calls it “the most dangerous ring in gaming.” That should kill off exploit play and funnel squads into decisive pushes. It also means positioning and timing are king—don’t get cute on rotations.
How this fits the current meta
Vehicles were a hot topic during the open beta—some players felt they were too soft. DICE says that’s better than the other way round and it’s balancing. For BR, that matters: vehicles need to be useful for rotations without turning late-game into armour roulette. Keep expectations measured for week one.
FAQ
How many players are in Battlefield 6’s battle royale?
100 players per match, split into 25 squads of four.
Can I change my class mid-match?
When does Battlefield 6 launch and what does it cost in the UAE?
Launch is 10 October 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. On the PlayStation Store UAE at time of writing, Standard pre-order shows $71.99 and the Phantom Edition shows $99.99; pricing may vary with promos or EA Play.
