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Few series have a more confusing list of titles than Battlefield, with regular numbered entries in the military shooter series being constantly mixed in between entries with subtitles and others with dates in the title. Then you remember that Battlefield 1 came out between 4 and 5, and everything falls apart. So, after everyone held their breath to see what strange decision the team would make for the next game, we can all breathe a sigh of relief, and it’s gone with the simple option: Battlefield 6.
It’s been a while since the last full entry in the series – that being Battlefield 2042 in 2021 (we told you it was confusing) – and fans have been clamouring for more, as its large-scale military battles offer a great alternative to Call of Duty’s more enclosed maps. So it’s time for fans to rejoice as publisher EA confirmed today that the game is coming, targeting a March 2026 release date, and with a trailer coming very soon.
EA has set up a YouTube premiere for the trailer that is set to air on Thursday, July 24, 2025, and will go live on the official Battlefield YouTube channel at 7:57am PT/10:57am ET/3:57pm BST. We’ve embedded a handy link to the video below, so you can watch it right here:
While the official release won’t be until at least March, EA has confirmed that an open beta will be taking place before then, likely sometime in the Winter. We’ll keep you posted on when it becomes available and how you can get access.
