The Battlefield 6 trailer has been released by EA, and it is everything fans have been hoping for it to be—dramatically intense, cinematic and filled with spectacular chaos. Unlike its predecessor, Battlefield 2042, which skipped out on a single-player experience, Battlefield 6 sees the franchise make an audacious return to narrative campaign storytelling.
The Battlefield 6 trailer was released July 24, showing off some of the campaign mode. The trailer opens with an ominous presidential broadcast, threatening a private militia called Pax Armata. Before you know it, the viewers are tossed into an all-out battle in what appears to be a war-torn New York City. It’s edgy and rocking, pure adrenaline for long time fans!
Battlefield 6 Revives Campaign Mode
Yes, Battlefield 6 does feature a proper campaign. This is a big change from Battlefield 2042 which was multiplayer-only. In the new game, whether or not you are one of those specially empowered combatants remains unclear, but apparently players are hunks of elite muscle fighting Pax Armata—a rogue military group. The armed forces depicted in the Battlefield 6 trailer include urban combat, political unrest, and action-movie scenes that hint at a story with a bit more depth.
The President’s voice can be heard in the trailer saying, “It’s over,” as a challenge, Pax Armata Ibid. That line alone gives you the tone for what to expect. You, the player, are also presumably part of a high-stakes military response. The Battlefield 6 trailer keeps that energy going with explosions, some very intense city-based fighting, and a more narrative depth that was lacking in some of the recent Battlefield games.
No Beta Information Yet But It’s Probably Arriving Soon
Many had anticipated that details on the upcoming beta test would also be announced, prior to the trailer premiering. Regrettably, the new Battlefield 6 trailer is all about the campaign. But fans won’t have to wait too long. EA has announced a Battlefield 6 multiplayer reveal for July 31. Rumour has it the Battlefield 6 beta will start around August 4.
That would be well served by the game’s rumored release date of October 10, providing EA additional time to playtest the game and listen to players’ feedback. Given EA’s Battlefield Labs initiative has already influenced development I’d expect this beta to refine some of those core mechanics prior to launch.
Battlefield 6 can be wishlisted now
While the game isn’t actually playable yet, Battlefield 6 can be wishlisted on Steam right now. It’s also headed to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Epic Games Store. If you’re excited after watching the Battlefield 6 trailer, or simply know that you want to play this game over some Thanksgiving leftovers, reserving a spot near the top of the list is a good idea. That way, you’ll know the second beta access or pre-orders become available.
EA has teased a more collaborative approach to development this time, and with the trailer building expectation we’re keen to see how both single player and the multiplayer turn out.
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Conclusion
This Battlefield 6 trailer is an action-packed teaser for a huge move from the franchise. With single player campaigns making a comeback, gritty Pax Armata tinged narrative and a full multiplayer reveal just a few days away, excitement is fever pitch. Whether you play for the story or the anarchy of online skirmishes, Battlefield 6 appears poised to reignite its place at the top of the first-person shooter genre.
(Expect the multiplayer reveal on July 31—and perhaps even beta intel around August 4.) Until then, you can wishlist Battlefield 6 and check out the campaign reveal in its bombastic trailer.
