A new rumor from a credible source claims that EA won’t be launching a Battle Royale mode alongsideBattlefield 6, as it will arrive “months” after the base game is launched. While there have been plenty of rumors surrounding a potential Battle Royale mode forBattlefield 6, it looks like the studio is still hard at work on its development, as new information suggests fans may even have to wait until early next year to play it.
Some luckyBattlefieldfans have been going hands-on with the next entry in the franchise via closed playtests throughout the year, but those who weren’t so lucky were finally given their very first look atBattlefield 6with an official reveal trailer on July 24. The trailer focused solely on the shooter’s single-player campaign, complete with some epic gunfights, explosions, and more. Those looking to see even more of the nextBattlefieldgame will have to wait until July 31, as EA has confirmed amultiplayer reveal forBattlefield 6will take place then.
With Battle Royale games being all the rage in recent years, it’s no surprise that there have been rumors claimingBattlefield 6will also have a Battle Royale mode. However, the shooter may be following in the footsteps ofCall of Dutyand launching the mode “months” after the base game’s release. According to Kick streamerRivaLxfactor, two inside sources have told the content creator that the mode will be free-to-play but “won’t come out till months after the base game.” However, the streamer did note that plans could change behind the scenes between now and its release.
Battlefield 6’s Battle Royale Mode May Come ‘Months After’ Release
EA has yet to confirm when the next entry in the series will be released, but there are rumors that claimBattlefield 6will launch in October. If these rumors prove to be true, the shooter’s Battle Royale mode might not be available until the Holiday season or even early next year. However, this isn’t unheard of.Call of Duty: Warzoneis now one of the biggest Battle Royale titles around, but it didn’t come until five months after the release of 2019’sModern Warfare. Whether or not EA feels delaying the release ofBattlefield 6’s Battle Royale mode is good for marketing, or if it’s just simply not ready for release yet, remains unknown.
Even without confirmation of a Battle Royale mode, fans are already extremely hyped for the nextBattlefieldgame. In just one hour after its release, the reveal trailer forBattlefield 6racked upmore likes thanBlack Ops 7’s, which has been available online for well over a month. Yesterday’s trailer managed to pull in almost 200,000 likes in its first hour, while the nextCall of Dutygame’s first trailer has only accumulated 140,000 likes in over a month.
