Summary
Publisher Electronic Arts has officially reconfirmed that the nextBattlefieldgame will launch by March 2026, and promised a full reveal of the game in Summer 2025. Though it doesn’t have an official title yet, the nextBattlefieldgame is in testing, and is being calledBattlefield 6by fans and commentators.
Despite a number of significant updates and refinements that improved its reputation among players,Battlefield 2042never quite shook the sense of disappointment players had during the 2021 launch period. As a result, a lot is riding on the success ofBattlefield 6. EA has been pulling out the stops in incorporating the community into the development process as well, by running frequent tests via theBattlefield Labstesting program, where players are able to experience new features and give feedback in real time.
Now Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson has officially stated that the nextBattlefieldgame will launch by March 2026. The confirmation comes via Wilson’s remarks made during theElectronic Arts Q4 and Fiscal Year 2025 earnings call, where Wilson called the new game a “pivotal step” in the next generation of entertainment going into the 2026 fiscal year. Wilson also said that EA plans to officially reveal the nextBattlefieldgame publicly in the summer of 2025. Wilson didn’t mention if the planned reveal would be timed for a major game industry affair like theSummer Game Fest 2025, or would be a separate, dedicated event.
EA Confirms March 2026 Release Window for Battlefield 6
Reactions to the news of a proper release window for the nextBattlefieldwere generally positive. The prevalence ofBattlefield Labstesting has resulted in significant leaks ofBattlefield 6alpha gameplay, which has stoked excitement and impatience amongBattlefieldfans. On social media like Twitter and Bluesky, fans expressed relief at having a more concrete window to look forward to, while others expressed approval that the game is still some time away, leaving time for the game’s developers to address some outstanding issues with gunplay and destruction seen in the tests.
Battlefield 2042
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Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. With the help of a cutting-edge arsenal, engage in intense, immersive multiplayer battles.Lead your team to victory in both large all-out warfare and close-quarters combat on maps from the world of 2042 and classic Battlefield titles. Find your playstyle in class-based gameplay and take on several experiences comprising elevated versions of Conquest and Breakthrough. Explore Battlefield Portal, a platform where players can discover, create, and share unexpected battles from Battlefield’s past and present.This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items.
