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EA Positions Battlefield 6 as Long-Term Platform Ahead of Multiplayer Reveal

Record investment by EA fuels a four-studio effort underpinning tomorrow’s influencer-driven multiplayer showcase

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An image about Battlefield 6 to be playable extremely soon, open beta dates surface for August
An image about Battlefield 6 isn't just a game it's an entire platform, says EA CEO
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Overview

  • CEO Andrew Wilson said during EA’s Q1 FY2026 earnings call that Battlefield 6 will operate as an ongoing platform rather than a standalone release
  • Electronic Arts has committed more resources to Battlefield 6 than any previous installment to rebuild momentum after the prior launch
  • Development is led by Battlefield Studios, an unprecedented collaboration among DICE, Criterion, Motive and Ripple Effect
  • Battlefield Labs closed testing has run since March, engaging the community in early feedback despite private gameplay footage leaking online
  • Hundreds of creators and influencers will gather on July 31 to preview and stream Battlefield 6’s multiplayer as part of EA’s major marketing push