It’s happened again. A major title’s marketing timeline, undermined by a leak just before the official reveal. This time, it’s Battlefield 6. And the source isn’t new. The well-known leaker who goes by Billbil-kun, posting via Dealabs, has reportedly shared the release date, platform details, and pricing—less than 24 hours ahead of EA’s planned announcement.
Is it surprising? Not really. Still, it tells us a few things worth unpacking.
Launching in October—Assuming Nothing Changes
According to the leak, Battlefield 6 is scheduled for release on October 10, 2025. That’s consistent with previous franchise entries—aiming for that early Q4 window before the holiday rush. The game is expected on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. No mention of last-gen support, which, frankly, would have raised more questions than applause. Battlefield has always leaned heavily on scale and fidelity. Trying to retrofit that for older consoles at this stage wouldn’t make sense.
That said, it’s not confirmed—at least not yet. The official reveal is set for tomorrow, July 24 at 17:00 CEST. We’ll know more then. Or at least, we’re supposed to.
Pricing: Not Outrageous, But Still Not Great
If the information holds, the PC version will retail for €70, while the console editions will be priced at €80. There’s also mention of a Phantom Edition, priced at €100 on PC and €110 on console.
The extra cost raises the usual questions: what, exactly, justifies the jump? The leak didn’t include details on what the Phantom Edition offers. Presumably early access, cosmetic items, maybe a battle pass. Possibly all of the above.
This kind of tiered pricing model has become standard in major game releases—especially for shooters—but it remains unpopular among a sizable segment of players. And for good reason. When the contents of a premium edition aren’t clear, it’s difficult to justify the cost.
Betas Are Rumored, But Timing Feels Tight
There’s talk—though still unconfirmed—of a closed beta in August, followed by an open beta shortly after. That doesn’t leave a lot of room for iteration ahead of a mid-October launch.
We’ve seen this before. In practice, these betas often serve more as stress tests than opportunities for meaningful feedback. That’s not inherently bad, but it does suggest the game is already close to feature-locked, if not finalized. Whether that’s reassuring or worrying likely depends on your view of Battlefield 2042.
One Day Early Isn’t Catastrophic—But It’s Telling
Leaks aren’t new, especially in this space. But when core details like price, date, and editions surface just before a planned event, it does make you wonder how much of the conversation EA can still control. If the leak is accurate—and based on this source’s history, it probably is—then EA’s showcase tomorrow will be less about delivering news and more about filling in the blanks. Maybe we’ll get gameplay. Maybe just a cinematic trailer. But the element of surprise is gone.
To be fair, that might not matter. Battlefield, as a brand, is familiar enough that most players know whether they’re in or out before they’ve seen a frame of footage. Still, heading into a reveal with major beats already public isn’t ideal.
Bottom Line
Unless something shifts, Battlefield 6 is arriving in October. It’ll cost more on console. There’s a premium edition with a vague name and a higher price tag. Betas may be coming next month, but the window for feedback is narrow.
We’ll know more tomorrow. But at this point, most of the picture is already on the table.
