The launch of Battlefield 6 is just the start. Season 1 is already being detailed as EA has revealed new maps, modes, gameplay features, and a whole lot more set to keep players engaged. Here’s the full rundown.
When Battlefield 6 hits store shelves on October 10, players will immediately have access to a surprisingly deep campaign, a litany of multiplayer maps, and down the line, a Battle Royale mode too. However, that’s just the beginning, as EA has made clear.
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In the live-service era, games with a multiplayer slant are typically supported for months and even years after launch. That’s no different here with the next mainline entry in the juggernaut FPS franchise.
Battlefield 6 Season 1 has already been unveiled in full as EA looks to hook players for the long run. From the start date to all the new content on the way, here’s what you need to know.
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Battlefield 6 Season 1 start date
Battlefield 6 Season 1 kicks off on Tuesday, October 28. There’s currently no word on an exact start time, but we’re sure to learn plenty more in the coming ways, so stay tuned on that.
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Of note, however, while that’s the start date for Season 1 as a whole, there are two other crucial dates to keep in mind. Rather than deploying all new content in one fell swoop, devs are drip-feeding bits and pieces over the course of three months.
New maps, weapons, limited-time modes, and more will all trickle out over time. Below is the full breakdown so you know what to expect:
- October 28, 2025 – Season 1 starts with the Rogue Ops update
- November 18, 2025 – California Resistance update
- December 9, 2025 – Winter Offensive update
#Battlefield6 Season 1 begins Oct. 28 on all platforms. Free content rolls out across the season in three phases ⤵️
🔍 Oct. 28: Rogue Ops
☀️ Nov. 18: California Resistance
❄️ Dec. 9: Winter Offensive pic.twitter.com/NE3DQ0xjlV
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) September 30, 2025
New content in Battlefield 6 Season 1
Two new maps throughout Season 1
Topping the bill are two new maps set to shake things up throughout Season 1. On October 28 comes Blackwell Fields, a vast open map set in a recommissioned American air base. It will support all types of game modes, ranging from the biggest playlists down to the bite-sized encounters.
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Next up on November 18 comes Eastwood, another large-scale map designed with mostly all playstyles in mind. Of note, this one won’t feature jets. Once again set in the US, this map takes us to the hills of Southern California.
Last but not least, presumably to get us in the holiday spirit, an existing map will be reskinned on December 9. Empire State will freeze over, presenting new “environmental threats”, as the official blog teased.
Six new weapons in Season 1
From new assault rifles to sidearms, there’s plenty of extra firepower coming your way as Season 1 rolls on. Six distinct weapons in total are on the docket, and they are as follows:
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- October 28 – Rogue Ops update
- SOR-300SC – Carbine
- GGH-22 – Sidearm
- Mini Scout – Sniper Rifle
- November 18 – California Resistance update
- DB-12 – Shotgun
- M357 Trait – Sidearm
- December 9 – Winter Offensive update
- Ice Climbing Axe – Melee Weapon
Three new modes in Season 1
Players will be able to equip and level up their gear in a series of new game modes arriving throughout Season 1 as well.
On October 28 comes Strikepoint, a much smaller Battlefield mode designed for 4v4, round-based gameplay. It sounds incredibly similar to Call of Duty’s popular Search and Destroy game type.
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Next up on November 18, we have Sabotage joining the rotation. A mode built for 8v8 combat, this one is all about pushing the pace. Teams take turns on offense and defense, with a simple goal: Destroy more objectives than your opposition.
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Last but not least comes a limited-time mode on December 9 known as Ice Lock. Here, gameplay hinges around a Freeze mechanic that will seemingly have enemies locked in place for a brief period, perhaps even vehicles too, but we’ll just have to wait and see.
