EA DICE has officially confirmed the next game in the Battlefield franchise. The new title, Battlefield 6, will take the series back to a modern-day setting. The announcement was made through the official Battlefield account on X (formerly Twitter), which also revealed that the first trailer will premiere on July 24.
A single teaser image accompanied the announcement, offering the first glimpse of the game’s tone and setting. The shot shows four soldiers standing on the ruins of a collapsed building, overlooking a cityscape that strongly resembles New York City. In the background, the Brooklyn Bridge is visible, along with an aircraft carrier positioned in the East River. Fighter jets, including models resembling Russian Su-57s, can be seen flying overhead, pursued by F-16s. An explosion lights up part of the skyline, adding to the sense of an active battlefield.
This marks a shift for the series after Battlefield 2042, which featured near-future combat and received a mixed response from players. Earlier titles like Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 were praised for their modern warfare settings, and the return to present-day military themes is likely to resonate with long-time fans.
There is no confirmation yet about a single-player campaign. The teaser focuses on a small squad, which has led to speculation about possible narrative elements or cooperative missions. EA DICE has also not shared details about the gameplay, multiplayer modes, or technical features, leaving fans to analyze the teaser for clues.
The presence of fighter jets and naval assets in the image suggests large-scale combined arms combat, a hallmark of the franchise. Urban environments like New York City may also bring back dynamic destruction systems that were popular in earlier games.
Platform details and a release date have not been announced. However, it is expected that Battlefield 6 will target current-generation consoles and PC. More information should arrive with the trailer’s debut on July 24, which is likely to include gameplay footage and an overview of key features.
This reveal sets the stage for EA DICE to rebuild momentum for the Battlefield series and deliver a stronger entry after the challenges faced by Battlefield 2042. Fans now wait to see how the studio plans to combine modern combat with the large-scale, team-based battles that the series is known for.
