Battlefield 6 release India, open beta dates, price, launch maps & free battle royale
Battlefield 6 All you need know: BF6 launches October 10, 2025, with pre-order early access beginning August 7. Open beta sessions run across two weekends in August. Read on to know India price for PS5, XBOX, What do you get with pre-order, Free battle royale, when can you start playing.
New Delhi: Battlefield 6 is official. And it’s bigger, louder, and more chaotic than before. With the launch date set for October 10, 2025, Indian gamers finally have a full picture of what to expect.
From new multiplayer modes to nine massive maps and even a free-to-play Battle Royale mode, there’s a lot going on. But the real action begins this August when Battlefield 6 kicks off its biggest open beta ever.
BF6: India beta access and launch pricing
The open beta begins with early access on August 7, available to those who pre-registered for Battlefield Labs before July 31 or via Twitch creator streams. The first public beta window runs from August 9 to August 11, followed by a second round from August 14 to August 17. Players can preload the beta from August 4 at 8:30 AM IST.
Battlefield 6 will cost INR 4,999 for the Standard Edition and INR 7,499 for the Phantom Edition on PS5 and Xbox. The Phantom Edition includes skins, XP boosts, and early unlocks like the Tombstone Pack, but EA has clarified no special INR 6,800 Standard Edition exists, denying earlier price leaks.
BF6: A throwback to classic Battlefield with a modern twist
Set in the year 2027, Battlefield 6 returns to a more grounded, modern war setting that feels like a spiritual sequel to Battlefield 3 and 4. It reintroduces the four classic roles: Assault, Recon, Engineer, and Support, but each now features a deeper training system that adds perks the more you contribute to your team.
- Assaults get faster regen and better aim with Frontliner training.
- Recon players can stop healing with sniper shots and mark enemies for longer.
- Engineers can blast vehicles more effectively and reduce their ability to repair.
- Support classes drop supplies and set up temporary cover while also healing during revives.
Weapon access depends on playlist type: in closed playlists, classes have fixed gear, but open playlists offer more freedom.
BF6: Signature destruction is back
Battlefield 6 continues the series' signature map destruction, but this time, it’s smarter. Players can break windows, blast walls, or even bring buildings down to eliminate enemy cover or create new flanking routes. Thomas Andersson, creative director, said destruction is now "somewhat predictable" so players can use it tactically in fights.
BF6: New kinesthetic combat adds more movement
One of the biggest mechanical changes is the new Kinesthetic Combat System:
- Players can lean around corners by holding R1.
- Downed teammates can now be dragged to safety before reviving.
- You can hitch rides on vehicles even if no seats are free.
- Weapon recoil is easier to understand thanks to visual cues in gun movement.
All of this makes close-quarter combat feel more responsive and gritty.
BF6: Nine launch maps and returning fan favourites
Maps range from urban streets to massive mountains, with many split into "Combat Zones" tailored for specific modes. Here are some of the standout maps:
- Operation Firestorm: A fan-favourite from Battlefield 3 returns.
- Liberation Peak: A mountain map made for snipers and vehicles.
- Siege of Cairo: Tall buildings crumble as firefights rage through Egypt.
- Empire State: Infantry-only Brooklyn map, brutal in tight alleyways.
- Iberian Offensive: Twisting paths and breakable walls in Gibraltar.
More maps and seasonal drops are expected post-launch.
BF6: Game modes old and new
Players can dive into:
- Conquest and Breakthrough, the massive All-Out Warfare modes
- Squad Deathmatch, a revived mode for close fights between four teams
- Domination, Rush, King of the Hill, and a new mode called Escalation
The returning Battlefield Portal is getting an upgrade too, allowing players to design and share custom maps with new tools.
BF6: Free Battle Royale coming soon
A free-to-play Battle Royale mode titled Lyndon Beach will arrive later. EA hasn’t announced an exact date yet, but it won’t require owning the main game. Early info suggests massive open maps and more destruction than previous attempts.
Byron Beede, SVP & GM of Battlefield, said, "We’re back in our all-out warfare playground, with four world-class teams developing the game as a single squad known as Battlefield Studios.” He added, "We’re thrilled to have shared our first look with you today and can’t wait to see you playing next weekend during the Open Beta."
Vince Zampella, EVP, added, "I've worked on a lot of titles over the years and can confidently say that Battlefield 6 is something special."
The world of Battlefield 6 is gearing up for war, get ready for a chaotic August.