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Battlefield 6 is resurrecting a 20-year-old mode for a Top Gun crossover
Battlefield 6 is reintroducing its "Carrier Assault" mode, originally from Battlefield 2142 and later adapted in Battlefield 4, as part of a Top Gun crossover event. This mode tasks players with sinking the enemy's aircraft carrier. The update also includes a new two-seater jet styled after the Top Gun films and a jets-only mission called "Top Gun: Fighter Sweep."
Battlefield 6 is getting an evolved Carrier Assault mode in Season 4, and the Top Gun collab brings more than cosmetics
Battlefield 6's Season 4, launching July 21st on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, will introduce naval combat and a Top Gun collaboration featuring iconic aircraft. The season includes new maps like Tsuru Reef and a remake of Wake Island, along with the return of the Carrier Assault mode, now called Carrier Strike. The update also brings new weapons, quality-of-life features like custom lobbies, and the debut of Spectator mode.
Battlefield 6 Season 4 adds new boats, guns & custom lobbies
Battlefield 6 Season 4, launching next week, introduces new content including the Tsuru Reef map with new sea vehicles like the RGIB and CB90. The season also adds new firearms such as the EF88 assault rifle and the VSSM DMR, with Phase 2 on August 18 bringing the Wake Island map and the Desert Tech HTI sniper rifle. A collaboration with Top Gun will add new vehicles, characters, and modes like Carrier Strike and Fighter Sweep, alongside quality-of-life improvements including spectator mode and custom lobbies.
What is the start date of Battlefield 6 Season 4?
Battlefield Studios has announced that Battlefield 6 Season 4 will launch on July 21, 2026, introducing a significant focus on naval combat. The update will feature new patrol boats, the Tsuru Reef map with a dynamic wave system, and the return of the iconic Wake Island map later in the season.
Battlefield 6 Development Team Provides Update on Upcoming Content in Season 4
Battlefield Studios has provided an update on Battlefield 6's upcoming Season 4, launching July 21st, which will reintroduce Naval Warfare with the new Tsuru Reef map. The studio also shared statistics from previous seasons, highlighting player engagement with maps like Railway to Golmud and game modes such as Obliteration and Ranked Battle Royale. The iconic Wake Island map is also confirmed to be returning in Season 4.
Battlefield 6 Season 4 Brings Naval Warfare, Massive New Map, and Fresh Weapons on July 21 | Invision Game
Battlefield Studios has announced Season 4: Naval Warfare for Battlefield 6, launching July 21, 2026. This update introduces large-scale naval combat, a new massive map called Tsuru Reef, new vehicles like the RCB-90 Patrol Boat, and four new weapons. The season will also feature a new Ranked Battle Royale season and the return of the iconic Wake Island map.
Battlefield 6 is bringing back a feature we've not seen since Battlefield 2, and teasing a fitting Top Gun collab alongside it
Battlefield 2042's upcoming Season 4, launching July 21st, will reintroduce two-seater jets, a feature not seen since Battlefield 2. The season will also add naval warfare with new boats, the large Tsuru Reef map, four new weapons, and teases a Top Gun collaboration, likely featuring the F-14 Tomcat.
Battlefield 6 Season 4 Naval Official Gameplay Trailer
Battlefield Studios has released the Season 4 Naval Gameplay Trailer for Battlefield 6, showcasing the upcoming Naval Warfare update launching July 21, 2026. The trailer highlights new maps like Tsuru Reef, vehicles including patrol boats and RHIBs, four new weapons, and a new Ranked Battle Royale season. The franchise also teases the return of Wake Island later in the season.
Sorry, You’re (Probably) Never Going To Get Another Need For Speed Game
Rebecka Coutaz, general manager of Battlefield Studios Europe, has stated that Criterion Games is now solely focused on the Battlefield franchise, effectively ending the development of new Need for Speed and Burnout titles. Criterion, which previously developed several Need for Speed and Burnout games, will leverage its expertise in creating intense player experiences for Battlefield. This shift means fans are unlikely to see new installments in the beloved racing series anytime soon.
FOMO In Battlefield 6 Gets A Small Reduction, But It’ll Cost You
Battlefield Studios announced that starting in Season 4 of Battlefield 6, select items from previous battle passes will be available for purchase in the in-game store. This change aims to give players a second chance to acquire missed cosmetics, though certain exclusive items will remain unavailable. The studio will continue to evaluate its approach to making past content accessible.
Battlefield 6 Almost Made A Great Change, Twice, But Both Were An “Error”
Battlefield 6 developers mistakenly announced a change to XP boosts that would make them count down based on in-game time rather than real time. This is the second time in three weeks that an incorrect in-game message about this desired feature has appeared, only for the developers to clarify that no changes have been made. The community is confused by the repeated errors, suggesting that a real change to XP boosts may be forthcoming.
EA accidentally made the right decision twice in one month and reverted it both times, inflicting psychic damage on…
EA's Battlefield Studios has twice reversed a change that would have made XP Boosters count down only during active gameplay, a decision widely praised by players. Despite an initial accidental implementation and a subsequent official announcement, the company has reverted the change, citing it as an error and stating that XP Boosters will continue to function in real-time. The developers have acknowledged player feedback, suggesting the feature might be reconsidered in the future.
EA changes Battlefield 6 XP Boosters for the better, only to yet again reveal the change was an error and take it back
EA and Battlefield Studios have repeatedly altered and then retracted changes to how XP Boosters function in Battlefield 6. An in-game message announced a change to time-based XP boosters, only for the company to claim it was an error and revert the system, frustrating players who had previously experienced a similar issue.
Battlefield 6 Season 3 - High-Value Target - Wet Work Event, Tactical Obliteration, and Casual Battle Royale Added in Latest Update
Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC have launched their Season 3 update, introducing the 'Wet Work Event' with contract-based objectives, a new 8v8 'Tactical Obliteration' mode, and a more accessible 'Casual Battle Royale' mode featuring bots. The update also includes adjustments to gunplay, building on the 'Battlefield Combat series'.
Battlefield 6 High Value Target update brings Wet Work Event, Tactical Obliteration & Casual REDSEC
Battlefield Studios has released the High-Value Target update for Battlefield 6, introducing the Wet Work Event with new contracts, a Casual Battle Royale mode for learning with bots, and the 8v8 Tactical Obliteration mode. The update also includes general gunplay improvements.
Battlefield 6 High-Value Target Patch Notes Detail Gunplay And Netcode Improvements
Battlefield Studios released patch notes for the High-Value Target update, detailing significant adjustments to Battlefield 6 and REDSEC. The update, launching June 30, includes gunplay enhancements, vehicle tuning, and netcode improvements aimed at reducing issues like dying behind cover and improving hit registration. New content includes a casual battle royale mode, a melee weapon, and the Wet Work event.
Battlefield 6 is altering its long-range gunplay to feel more like Battlefield 4
Battlefield Studios is overhauling the gunplay in Battlefield 6 to feel more like Battlefield 4, with changes set to arrive on June 30th. The update focuses on making recoil more predictable and adjusting muzzle velocity to discourage full-auto fire at range. Damage multipliers are also being tweaked to differentiate between body zones, aiming to slightly reduce the average time-to-kill while maintaining close-quarters effectiveness.
Battlefield 6 reveals more information on recoil, damage changes ahead of latest patch
Battlefield Studios is implementing significant gunplay adjustments in Update 1.3.3.0, focusing on recoil consistency, limb damage reduction, and sniper sweet spot ranges. These changes aim to make gunplay more predictable and rewarding, with specific adjustments to weapon handling and damage multipliers.
Battlefield 6's next update is bringing back a classic mechanic… from Call of Duty: Ghosts
Battlefield 6's upcoming update, arriving June 30th, will introduce a new 'Contract' system in its 'Wet Work' event, which bears a strong resemblance to the 'Field Order' mechanic from Call of Duty: Ghosts. Players will pick up contracts dropped by eliminated enemies to complete mid-match objectives for rewards. The update also includes changes to gunplay, vehicle balance, and a new event menu.
Battlefield 6 has been on a roll recently, until the latest update, which has some great ideas but also more bugs and issues than ever before
The latest update for Battlefield 6, released on June 9th, has introduced numerous bugs and issues despite containing some well-received new content like the Cairo Bazaar map. Players are reporting problems with the deployment screen, user interface, weapon unlock criteria, game crashes, and specific game modes like Strikepoint, which has been disabled. Battlefield Studios has acknowledged many of these issues and is working on fixes.
