Battlefield 6 Launch Date And Time

The wait is almost over for fans of the Battlefield franchise. Battlefield 6 is set to officially launch worldwide on October 10, and unlike many major releases, there is no early access period. Everyone will be able to jump in at the same time. The global rollout begins at 8 AM PT, which translates to 11 AM ET and 4 PM BST. Players in Japan and Australia will get access slightly later due to time zone differences, with Japan unlocking at midnight JST on October 11 and Australia at 2 AM AEDT.

Preloading Details

Players eager to get into the action as quickly as possible can take advantage of preloading, which went live on October 3. Preloading is available across most platforms, except for the Epic Games Store which will not support it. This gives players a week to download the game in advance and be ready to play the moment servers go live.

EA’s Biggest Release Of The Year

Battlefield 6 is EA’s first major new title since the company revealed plans for a $55 billion sale to Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake. The game carries significant expectations after the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042 in 2021, which left many fans disappointed. With Battlefield 6, EA is promising a return to form with large-scale battles, more polished gameplay, and a deeper focus on immersive warfare.

Competition With Call of Duty

The release comes in direct competition with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which is also set to dominate this holiday season. While analysts believe Battlefield may struggle to outpace Call of Duty in sales, EA is leaning into the rivalry. A recent live-action Battlefield 6 trailer even poked fun at Call of Duty, setting the stage for one of gaming’s fiercest head-to-head battles this year.

Global Launch Schedule

To recap, here are the key launch timings for Battlefield 6 on October 10:

  • 8 AM PT

  • 11 AM ET

  • 9 AM CST

  • 12 PM BRT

  • 4 PM BST

  • 5 PM CEST

  • 6 PM EEST

For players in Asia Pacific:

  • October 11 at 12 AM JST

  • October 11 at 2 AM AEDT

The Countdown Begins

Battlefield 6 represents a fresh start for the series, offering a chance to win back long-time fans while introducing new players to its iconic large-scale combat. With global hype building and the release only days away, all eyes are on whether EA can deliver the Battlefield revival players have been waiting for.


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