Physical copies of Battlefield 6 have begun appearing in stores ahead of the game’s official October 10 launch, and at least one buyer reports that the disc contains the full game and that online multiplayer servers are accessible. Early retail availability has become a recurring trend lately, following the early release of games like Silent Hill f and Lost Soul Aside for some players. In the Battlefield 6 case, the person who posted on Reddit, says the disc runs the game but is missing the day one patch that will include bug fixes and balance updates.
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The report suggests that the single-player campaign works as expected, and that multiplayer matchmaking can connect, although there were not many other players online during that poster’s session. The lack of a day-one patch means some fixes and adjustments will arrive after launch.
Battlefield 6’s release is happening while Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is still in its beta phase, and analysts have been watching how players transition between the two. Battlefield 6 is planned to release on PC, PS5, and Xbox on October 10, with Season 1 scheduled to begin on October 28. The early-disc reports suggest that some players will be able to start playing before the official date, but they may need to download the day-one patch once servers and storefronts recognize the launch.
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