After introducing a refreshing island battlefield in Season 4 with 'Tsuru Reef', Battlefield 6 dramatically shifts its atmosphere this time to showcase frantic, high-intensity brawls across cities and military facilities. Ahead of the official launch of Battlefield 6 Season 5 on October 14, we had the opportunity to get a hands-on preview of two new maps, various weapons, and 'Rapid Royale', a new REDSEC mode set on the new Vegas Strip map.
Two new maps, four new weapons, and Rapid Royale Urban combat alongside new weapons, and open-field battles with distinct elevation changes
First, 'Vegas Strip' delivers the thrill of large-scale urban warfare as battles unfold right in the heart of Las Vegas streets. Players charge toward enemy lines using irregularly parked vehicles on the roads as cover, zip between buildings using ziplines, or hold high-rise positions to keep enemies at bay.
On the other hand, operating vehicles has become trickier. Just as in real life, with buildings and debris scattered everywhere, navigating large vehicles is no easy task. On Vegas Strip in particular, ground vehicles felt less suited for mobile pushes and more inclined to hold down specific positions to defend sightlines.
'Area 51', an uncharted military facility that piques curiosity, also arrives as a new battlefield. Unlike Vegas Strip, Area 51 is situated in a desert with vast open spaces and rugged mountain ranges. Consequently, movement during engagements required extreme caution. Carelessly running around in the open makes you an easy target for enemy vehicles or sniper fire from high elevation.
Thoughts on the new weaponry are also worth noting. Four new weapons are set to be added: the assault rifle 'Mk 24' and SMG 'RSPR' felt particularly synergistic with Vegas Strip, while the LMG 'Z84M' and sniper rifle 'ELR-40' shone brighter on Area 51. This contrast likely stems from the map structures, with the former favoring urban combat and the latter featuring mostly open terrain. Performance across the board was solid, and the ELR-40 seemed poised to show particular strength on the new battlefields.
Lastly, we tried 'Rapid Royale', the new REDSEC mode set on Vegas Strip. With high-intensity firefights on a smaller map scale and redeployments made possible via tokens, it felt faster and offered a more casual approach compared to previous REDSEC engagements. Being able to experience the new weapons and map extensively for free was also a significant advantage.
Battlefield 6 Season 5 begins October 14 A Dead Space collaboration will also take place.
Battlefield 6's update, which kicks off Season 5 with Vegas Strip and various other content, doesn't stop here. In celebration of the upcoming Halloween, a collaboration with EA's major horror IP, 'Dead Space', has also been announced.
In a limited-time scenario mode running from October 21 to November 8, players will encounter the iconic 'Marker' landmark from the Dead Space series and face off against swarms of Necromorphs. The mode will feature Dead Space-inspired mechanics, and players can earn unique themed items and weapons.
Battlefield 6 Season 5 begins on October 14 (KST). Starting with Siege of Vegas, chapters will roll out sequentially with Casino Heist and Frozen Aces, with future updates slated to include new maps, weapons, modes, and various quality-of-life improvements.
