EA unveils Battlefield 6, aiming to recapture glory after 2042 flop

Something to look forward to: Following years of leaks, EA is finally set to unveil the first new Battlefield game since the disastrous 2021 launch of Battlefield 2042. With a newly released trailer showcasing the story and a multiplayer unveiling planned for next week, EA hopes to rekindle the era of Battlefield 3 and 4.

EA has released the first official trailer for Battlefield 6, focusing on the storyline and single-player campaign. Streams and other events will showcase the multiplayer mode starting next Thursday, and an open beta is planned for this year.

The two-minute trailer rapidly cycles through action scenes rendered in-engine, displaying multiple locations across the globe, including New York. The game returns the franchise to a modern-day setting, and EA confirmed that the story involves a global conflict between NATO and a rogue PMC called Pax Armata. Battlefield 6 centers on the franchise's trademark blend of ...