ComingSoon had the opportunity to go hands-on with a four-hour Battlefield 6 multiplayer preview. While the single-player campaign wasn’t showcased, the multiplayer experience immersed us in a near-future conflict where NATO clashes with Pax Armata, a powerful private military contractor, in a global power struggle.
We explored four diverse maps, and it’s clear that EA’s latest first-person shooter arrives highly polished and packed with smart gameplay innovations.
Revamped Class-Based Combat
The developers emphasized a return to character classes and squad-based tactics, a core element that has always distinguished Battlefield from its competitors. The ability to drag teammates, revive under fire, peek around corners, and hang onto vehicles when seats are full reflects the new kinesthetic combat system, adding a deeper layer of immersion and realism.
The four core classes — Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon — are back and highly customizable, with closed loadouts available in certain playlists. The introduction of training options adds personalization, letting players unlock traits based on their play style. For example:
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The Combat Medic Support can regenerate health while reviving and heal nearby teammates.
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The Sniper Recon can instantly eliminate enemies with headshots and delay healing for survivors.
When paired with each class’s signature gadgets — from motion sensors to adrenaline injectors — the result is a tactical ecosystem that rewards every playstyle, even in 64-player battles.
Dynamic Maps and Game Modes
Battlefield 6 will launch with nine multiplayer maps, including a remastered Operation Firestorm from Battlefield 3. The four maps we tested included:
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Siege of Cairo – urban warfare meets vertical destruction.
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Iberian Offensive – set in Gibraltar with multi-layered combat.
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Empire State – an infantry-only Brooklyn-based map.
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Liberation Peak – vehicular combat on a mountainside landscape.
Each map adapts dynamically depending on the game mode, with changes to destruction, object placement, and combat flow, offering impressive replayability.
We played fan-favorite multiplayer modes: Conquest, Squad Deathmatch, Breakthrough, and Domination. While all were enjoyable, Conquest and Breakthrough stood out for their epic scale and strategic intensity. A sneak peek of the new Escalation Mode showed teams battling for shrinking control zones, adding a fast-paced, high-stakes twist to the gameplay.
Custom Content with Battlefield Portal
The highlight of the preview was the revamped Portal mode, which introduces a spatial editor that empowers players to build custom maps, tweak gameplay rules, and even transform the experience into top-down shooters or horde-style challenges.
Server browsers will be easy to access, encouraging community engagement and creative freedom. This positions Battlefield 6 as a true sandbox for player expression, giving it a distinct edge in the FPS genre.
Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Verdict
Whether you’re a franchise newcomer or a Battlefield veteran, Battlefield 6 delivers the right mix of high-octane action, team-based strategy, and deep customization. The return of class-based combat, dynamic maps, and the creative potential of Portal makes this a must-play title when it launches on October 10.
