Battlefield 6 will have its big reveal soon, and fans are already showing their enthusiasm by waiting in large numbers for the trailer premiere. After years of development and a recent official naming, this reveal feels like a crucial moment for the franchise.
Many in the community see this as a crucial release for Battlefield, especially given the mixed reception of previous titles. The energy around this upcoming game seems more lively than in recent years, which is kinda refreshing if you’ve been following the series.
Bits and pieces of Battlefield 6 have surfaced over the last few months through the Battlefield Labs project. Some speculate that Electronic Arts might be allowing these leaks as a marketing tactic, though it’s hard to say for sure. Whatever the case, the early glimpses have made many fans hopeful.
One interesting detail about the upcoming open beta is that it will offer a split playlist. One mode restricts certain weapons to specific classes, while another opens up the entire weapon catalog to all players. It sounds like a neat way to test different gameplay styles.
The trailer premiere is scheduled for July 24 on YouTube, and thousands of fans have already gathered in the waiting room nearly two days early. You can see the countdown and join the crowd here:
As I write this, about 4,000 people are chatting and sharing their excitement. The comments range from hopeful pleas for a return to form to enthusiastic cheers and some thoughtful observations about details, such as the class patches visible in the trailer thumbnail.
Of course, a few voices remind everyone to be careful about pre-ordering and to keep expectations grounded, given Electronic Arts’ history and the reception of Battlefield 2042.