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Battlefield 6 revives Labs playtest program, reminds the inevitable leakers they are under NDA, and teases tests for "map layouts, pacing, and alternative team compositions such as smaller player counts"

Battlefield Labs is back

GamesRadar

Battlefield 6 blows past 7 million copies in 3 days, 'the biggest launch in franchise history'

The new Battlefield is such a hit, even Vince Zampella isn't mad anymore.

PC Gamer

Battlefield 6 peaks at 747,000 concurrent players — newly launched game ranks among the top three most-played on Steam today

Hours after the Battlefield 6 launch, concurrent player counts have reached upwards of 747,000 on Steam, making the game the third most-played game on the platform.

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When does Battlefield 6 battle royale come out? RedSec release date countdown

Where (and when) are we dropping?

Destructoid

Battlefield 6 release live coverage – all the patch note highlights, launch information, and more that you need to know

The next installment in EA's long-running FPS series is finally close to launching

GamesRadar

Battlefield 6 devs say Labs will "probably be a staple of development for us" going forward after being "a big part of dev" on the new FPS game

"We believe in the power of tapping into the community and what the community wants"

GamesRadar

'We give players what they want': Battlefield 6 devs sing the praises of Battlefield Labs and chatty players, 'We believe in the power of tapping into the community'

Ready for some honest feedback.

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Battlefield 6 is sticking to its guns on this controversial feature for launch — devs say data supports it, but players argue bad UI is to blame (and I agree)

Based on data from Battlefield 6's Open Beta, the devs say Open Weapons playlists are more popular, and will be the game's primary focus. Fans argue Closed Weapons weren't fairly tested, however.

Windows Central

Helldivers 2’s Xbox launch boosts revenue to fourth place, Battlefield 6 surges in engagement

Following its Xbox launch, Helldivers 2 shot to fourth place in terms of revenue in August, with Battlefield 6's Open Beta also making it third in player engagement.

Windows Central

Battlefield 6 makes changes to movement in Labs, and players can't decide if things have been "overnerfed" or if the new risk/reward tweaks make the FPS more grounded

"The movement in Battlefield 6 was nowhere near good enough to warrant any sort of nerf"

GamesRadar

Battlefield Labs helped developers keep "an open mind" while creating Battlefield 6 after 2042's colossal failure, but "you can't just let players design for you"

"I've been in the industry for a long time, and I've never seen this kind of methodology being utilized on such a regular basis"

GamesRadar

Battlefield 6 community lead reminds everyone "NDA applies" as the long-rumored battle royale mode heads to Labs, trying to get ahead of the leaks I'm sure are already brewing

Good luck to him

GamesRadar

Battlefield 6 will have the 'deadliest' battle royale mode yet – here's everything you need to know

The Battlefield 6 battle royale mode is being tested in Battlefield Labs.

TechRadar

EA finally unveils Battlefield 6's battle royale mode: testing begins this week, the shrinking ring insta-kills you, and "destruction will be everywhere"

The "Battle Royale built on Battlefield's unique DNA" hits Battlefield Labs this week

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The Battlefield 6 battle royale ring will instantly kill anyone caught in it: 'There's no jumping in and out of it, no using it for cover, no walking through it'

Public playtesting of the new Battlefield battle royale mode begins soon via Battlefield Labs.

Destructoid

Battlefield’s new battle royale mode will have the ‘deadliest ring in BR’ and ‘second chances’—and here’s how to play it this week

Get ready to try the latest BR.

GamesRadar

Battlefield 6 devs are polishing up the beta's missing larger maps in Labs alongside the server browser and Hardcore mode ahead of the FPS's eagerly anticipated launch

Sign-ups are open again

Windows Central

Craving more Battlefield 6 like I am? Good news, Battlefield Labs playtesting has opened again before launch — here's how to sign up and everything coming

Sign-ups for Battlefield Labs testing have opened once again ahead of imminent playtests for Battlefield 6 after the Open Beta.

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GamesRadar

EA has had enough of the Battlefield 6 beta memes: welcome to the FPS's largest map in Battlefield Labs, which really is that big

Size matters in Battlefield 6

Windows Central

Battlefield 6 announces big changes after Open Beta weekends end, including one Call of Duty players will despise — but the devs aren't budging on one thing, despite feedback

Nearly a week after the end of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta weekends, the game's developers have announced changes being made based on fan feedback.

GamesRadar

The Battlefield 6 beta may be over, but EA is still testing new customization options, weapons, and gadgets in Battlefield Labs ahead of October's launch

Things are looking good

Windows Central

Battlefield 6 beta menu screen draws in 40,000 concurrent, days before beta begins — This really could be make or break for the franchise

Over 40,000 people are waiting to get into the closed and open beta for Battlefield 6 by simply sitting in the games main menu

PC Gamer

Battlefield 6 devs have been 'closely tracking player behaviour' to perfect maps and change objective layouts ahead of launch

A new mechanic will be introduced as part of these changes.

TechRadar

'Battlefield 3 and 4 were our strongest muses' – Battlefield 6 developer details the series' return to a gritty, modern setting

We discuss the inspirations behind upcoming FPS Battlefield 6 with a Battlefield Studios developer.

Destructoid

In the Battlefield-vs-CoD debate, BF6 already has BO7 beat in one crucial aspect

Which game will you be firing up? Here's why BF6 may be in the lead so far.

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