The first weekend of Battlefield 6’s open beta has wrapped up, and players have already had their first taste of what Battlefield Studios is preparing for its highly anticipated first-person shooter. As someone familiar with Battlefield’s appeal, it’s not the kind of game I normally gravitate toward, as I’m more into RPGs and single-player experiences, but after trying it out, I might be seriously considering a purchase based on the impressions I got from the beta.
Why? Here are my thoughts.
The Battlefield Experience
Compared to Call of Duty, Battlefield has always been about delivering a true military shooter experience. I’ve even written a piece before on Call of Duty’s slow drift toward “Fortnite-ification” with its out-of-place crossovers and cosmetics. It seems like Battlefield manages to stay grounded on that end, so far.
I already expected that Battlefield 6 would be a sensory overload. There are loud explosions, destructible environments, and enemies flanking around corners with shotguns. It’s a fast-paced shooter, and despite my preference for competitive FPS titles like Overwatch 2, Battlefield 6 plays with a completely different philosophy. It taught me that it’s “okay to die and just respawn.”
In many shooters, dying feels like losing a valuable teammate, especially in hero-shooters like Marvel Rivals or VALORANT. But in Battlefield 6, dying and respawning are simply part of the loop. It’s a way to get back into the fight and reclaim lost ground by taking out as many enemies as possible.
Gunplay Feels Smooth
There’s plenty to enjoy when it comes to gunplay in Battlefield 6. Every weapon feels distinct. Assault Rifles are reliable for mid-range skirmishes, while Sniper Rifles shine in long-range engagements, especially on the Liberation map, where you’re either spotting millions of distant glints or staring down the barrel of a tank.
Weapon customization was another pleasant surprise for someone relatively new to the military FPS scene. I didn’t get to fully explore it during Weekend 1 due to real-life obligations, but the flexibility it offers is promising. You can tailor your loadout for different situations, adding a laser sight to your Assault Rifle for better hip-fire in close-quarters King of the Hill matches, or equipping an extended magazine for sustained fire in Breakthrough or Conquest.
Best Played With Friends
I never thought I’d enjoy a military shooter as much as I did once I discovered that my friends and I could roll into battle in a tank or other vehicles, mowing down enemies with heavy artillery. While Call of Duty heavily leans into the battle royale style with Warzone, Battlefield 6 drops you and your squad directly into the chaos of war and lets you figure it out from there. Expect plenty of explosions, sudden deaths, and sheer unpredictability, as that’s the Battlefield DNA I’ve seen in its past entries.
The game modes deserve special mention. My friends and I gravitated toward Conquest, where you can capture zones, skirmish freely, and, of course, hijack vehicles for massive plays — until the enemy responds in kind and you end up locked in a hilarious vehicular war of attrition. This dynamic, anything-can-happen gameplay is one of my favorite things about Battlefield 6. It’s so immersive and chaotic that it might be a bit too intense for others.
Overall, I had a blast with the first weekend of Battlefield 6’s open beta. I’m looking forward to Weekend 2, running from August 14 to 17. If I enjoy it as much as the first, there’s a good chance I’ll commit to buying the full game ahead of its October 10 release.
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