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Stand firm as the last bastion of NATO and defend the world from complete global takeover of Pax Armata in Battlefield 6. Read on to learn how it plays, what it's about, and everything else we know so far.
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Battlefield 6 Gameplay
Battlefield 6 marks a return to the series' classic, all-out warfare formula, drawing inspiration from fan-favorite titles like Battlefield 3 and 4. The gameplay focuses on large-scale multiplayer battles with up to 64 players, featuring a mix of infantry and vehicle combat.
The game introduces a new "Kinesthetic Combat System" to improve movement and gunplay, and a "Drag and Revive" mechanic allows players to pull downed teammates to safety before reviving them. Destruction also plays a key tactical role, with environments being more consistently and deliberately destructible than in previous titles, allowing players to create new paths or expose enemies.
The multiplayer experience includes a variety of classic modes like Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush, and Team Deathmatch, alongside a new mode called "Escalation". Battlefield 6 also features a single-player campaign set in 2027, where players take on the role of an elite squad of Marine Raiders fighting against the private military corporation Pax Armata.
Single Player Campaign
The campaign picks up with Operation Gladius, a mission centered a direct attack on the UK threatens to escalate into a global crisis. As the second mission of the story, the mission focuses on securing the entrance to Gibraltar, where it places players in charge of sabotaging anti-aircraft defenses to clear the way for allied forces, setting the stage for larger operations to follow.
Classes
The Assault class specializes in breaking through enemy lines, relying on mobility and the option to carry an additional primary weapon to keep the pressure on. Engineers focus on countering vehicles, equipped with rockets, mines, and the unique ability to repair friendly armor and emplacements. Recon thrives on intelligence and precision, using drones, explosives, and laser designators to track and eliminate high-value targets. Support rounds out the squad by sustaining allies with supply drops and healing, while also deploying cover and countermeasures to keep teammates in the fight.
Squad Orders
A feature available in Battlefield 2024 multiplayer, Commands, now available for single-player, are streamlined through a modernized commo rose, giving players quick access to essential squad directives. Each command ties directly into the class system, ensuring roles remain clear and coordination flows smoothly in the middle of battle.
Battlefield 6 Story Plot
Battlefield 6’s single-player campaign is set in the year 2027 and revolves around a fractured and weakened world. Following a high-profile assassination that shook the globe, several major European countries have withdrawn from NATO.
From this event, a new, powerful private military corporation known as "Pax Armata" emerged. With advanced technology and a willingness to cross ethical lines, Pax Armata poses a significant threat to global stability.
Players are part of an elite squad of Marine Raiders, one of the last bastions of what remains of NATO, fighting to contain the spread of this new global power and to uncover the true motives behind their aggressive actions.
The campaign will take players to various global locations and immerse them in the all-out warfare that the Battlefield series is known for, with a narrative that sets the stage for the chaotic, near-future setting that will eventually lead to the events of Battlefield 2042.
Battlefield 6 Characters
Cliff Lopez
Cliff Lopez turned away from his parents’ plans for him to attend medical school, instead choosing a career in combat. As part of Dagger 13, he serves as a Staff Sergeant ensuring his squad has what they need to keep moving.
Dylan Murphy
Dylan Murphy declined the officer’s path to remain on the frontlines, where he became a reliable Engineer for Dagger 13, and is now serving as the Gunnery Sargeant. His decision to fight alongside his squad has made him a key figure in the unit.
Haz Carter
Haz Carter was once a high school quarterback, but left sports behind to pursue a life outdoors. His physical ability and survival skills brought him into the Marines, where he rose to become an Assault expert and the Master Sargeant of Dagger 13.
Lucas Hemlock
Lucas Hemlock is a CIA operator with a heavily redacted background. Few details are available about his past or service record, but his loyalty to his country is well known.
Simone 'Gecko' Espina
Simone Espina, known as Gecko, learned hunting and tracking skills on her grandfather’s farm before joining the military. Now serving as Dagger 13’s Recon expert and Staff Sargeant, she is the squad’s newest member.
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