Electronic Arts (EA) has officially released the first trailer for Battlefield 6, the next major entry in its long-running first-person shooter franchise. The much-anticipated reveal confirms the game’s return to a contemporary setting and, notably, the reintroduction of a single-player campaign — a feature absent from the franchise’s last title, Battlefield 2042.
A new world order in a fractured world
The trailer sets a dramatic tone, offering a glimpse into the world of Battlefield 6, where global alliances are crumbling and chaos looms. Set in a near-future timeline, the narrative centres on the collapse of the NATO alliance and the rise of Pax Armata, a powerful private military company funded by former NATO members. Though the trailer doesn’t provide much detail on gameplay mechanics, it does establish a tense geopolitical backdrop that will shape the game’s campaign.
This marks the return of a single-player experience to the series, following the backlash that greeted Battlefield 2042 upon its release in 2021. That title, which focused exclusively on multiplayer gameplay, received a hostile reception from both critics and players. EA’s decision to revive a campaign mode suggests a response to that criticism and an effort to re-engage fans who missed the narrative-driven content.
A collaborative effort under Battlefield Studios
Development of Battlefield 6 has seen a shift in strategy behind the scenes. While DICE has traditionally led the franchise, the upcoming game is being co-developed by a new collective known as Battlefield Studios. This group consists of DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect and Motive, each bringing its own experience with EA’s shooter titles.
The formation of Battlefield Studios was quietly introduced earlier this year through a video that many now view as the game’s unofficial soft launch. Within this collaboration, DICE and Motive are focused on the game’s multiplayer elements. At the same time, Criterion and Ripple Effect are responsible for the single-player campaign and other fresh content aimed at enhancing the Battlefield experience.
This new organisational structure is designed to improve the series’ quality and responsiveness. For the first time, the game is also benefiting from input collected through Battlefield Labs — a community-focused initiative that opened to the public ahead of Battlefield 6’s development. Through this programme, players were able to test specific aspects of the game and provide feedback on core features such as combat mechanics, weapons, map design, and game modes.
Platform details and upcoming multiplayer reveal
While the new trailer is dedicated to the campaign, fans eager to see multiplayer action will need to wait a little longer. EA has confirmed that a separate multiplayer reveal is scheduled for 31 July, promising more information about gameplay and features.
As for availability, Battlefield 6 is set to launch on PC through both Steam and the Epic Games Store, alongside releases on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Although EA has not specified which generation of consoles will be supported, listings on the Xbox Store indicate that the game will be available only on Xbox Series X and Series S. This suggests that last-generation consoles, such as the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, may not receive a version of the game.
Players can already wishlist the game across all announced platforms, though a firm release date has yet to be revealed.
