Battlefield 6 release date announced: Classic gameplay, open beta, price and other details to know

Battlefield 6 is launching on October 10, Electronic Arts (EA) has announced. The company showcased its multiplayer gameplay, single-player campaign, new features, and global map settings during a livestreamed event on Thursday, July 31. The game, as announced by the company, will debut on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with two open beta weekends scheduled for this month. During the event, EA has offered an extended look at Battlefield 6’s multiplayer experience, along with a glimpse of the single-player campaign set in the year 2027. The company also confirmed two editions of Battlefield 6 – Standard and Phantom along with their prices. Here’s everything you need to know about Battlefield 6

Battlefield 6 open beta details

As announced by the company, Battlefield 6 open beta will start next week and continue into the weekend before ending on August 17. Details are as follows:

Battlefield 6 features

Electronic Arts has confirmed that Battlefield 6 will include a mix of classic gameplay features and new mechanics aimed at improving player experience. Key gameplay features include:Return of Class System: EA is bringing back the traditional class system — dropped in Battlefield 2042 — with four roles:

Each class will have its own set of gadgets, weapons, and training.Improved Destruction System: The game will feature enhanced destructible environments that players can use tactically during combat.New Combat Mechanics: Kinesthetic Combat System: Improves movement and gunplay for more fluid action.Drag and Revive: Players can now drag downed teammates to safety before reviving them.Weapon Mounting: Allows players to mount guns on walls to reduce recoil and improve accuracy.Multiplayer Modes and MapsGlobal Locations: Maps will be set in Egypt, Gibraltar, and New York.Classic Modes Return:

New Mode – Escalation: Two teams will compete to capture and control key strategic points.

Battlefield 6 editions and price

As mentioned above, Battlefield 6 will have two editions – Standard and Phantom. The Standard Edition of Battlefield 6 will cost $69.99, while the Phantom Edition is priced at $99.99. In India, the former costs Rs 3,999, while the latter carries a price tag of Rs 5,999 on PC. While the Battlefield 6 Standard and Phantom editions cost Rs 4,999 and Rs 7,499 respectively on PlayStation and Xbox storefronts.