New leaks continue to fuel the buzz around Battlefield 6, and this time the spotlight is on its much-anticipated battle royale mode. Overnight, several gameplay clips surfaced across social media, reportedly captured from recent BF Labs playtests hosted by the multi-studio team behind the franchise. 
These tests, designed to gather real-time player feedback, have become both a blessing and a curse for EA and BF Studios, with leaks spilling out almost as fast as they are uploaded.
The latest footage, shared by user @BobNetworkUK, offers a longer glimpse at the in-development mode. The clip shows a player navigating a vast warehouse, dodging gunfire while scavenging loot chests for weapons, armor plates, and tactical equipment. The flow feels familiar, resembling the structure of Call of Duty: Warzone, where quick looting and fast engagements define survival. Other shared snippets revealed how upgrade kits and custom weapon drops might work, though developers emphasize that these mechanics are not final and may still change before release.
Fans of the series won’t have to wait much longer for the core game itself. Battlefield 6 launches October 10, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. However, the battle royale mode is still shrouded in mystery. According to a report from ModernWarzone, sources suggest October 28, 2025 as the tentative rollout date. If true, this would place the battle royale launch a few weeks after the main game, giving players time to settle into traditional modes before diving into large-scale last-player-standing chaos.
Battlefield’s history with leaks is nothing new. BF Labs, the internal testing platform, has long been a double-edged sword. On one hand, it allows the developers to test ideas in the wild, gathering invaluable community feedback. On the other hand, it practically guarantees that unfinished content will leak into public view. Christian Buhl, technical director at Ripple Effect, admitted earlier this year that the team essentially operates under the assumption that leaks are inevitable: “We didn’t want leaks, but the priority has always been to gather real data from players. That matters more than secrecy.”
The stakes are high. Battlefield 6 is expected to be a major moment for the franchise after years of fluctuating reception. EA has leaned heavily on its studios to deliver a product that resonates not just with longtime fans of conquest and large-scale multiplayer, but also with the broader audience that has embraced battle royale shooters. Whether this experiment pays off will likely depend on how fresh the mode feels compared to competitors like Warzone, Apex Legends, or Fortnite, and whether it can retain Battlefield’s unique identity in the process.
Initial fan reactions have been mixed. Some see the battle royale as a needless imitation of existing titles, while others are cautiously open to the idea if the execution is strong. The comparison to Warzone is almost unavoidable, and many fans are already questioning whether Battlefield needs to compete in that space at all. For players who fell in love with the franchise’s epic sandbox warfare, the promise of conquest and large-scale combined arms remains the bigger draw.
Still, the fact that Battlefield is experimenting with new formats underscores EA’s determination to adapt. With its release just weeks away, the conversation around Battlefield 6 is louder than ever, and the leaks – intentional or not – are fueling anticipation. Whether players embrace the battle royale or dismiss it as a sideshow will only become clear after launch. Until then, the debate rages on, one leaked clip at a time.
5 comments
bf6 better not flop or its done, maps always feel empty lately
just looks like warzone copy tbh, prob just stick to conquest if its still battlefield enough
idk if i even want BR in BF but if its fun maybe ill try, gotta see
still buying cod this year, not sure if EA can win me over
lmao is that not just warzone with new paint 😂