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However, dataminers found references to the mode in the game files two months ago, and the Battlefield Labs account recently teased that a Battle Royale mode would soon be available for testing. The leaked video confirms that the mode will likely be introduced after the game’s launch, possibly as developers iron out the differences between this new mode and the others.
A free-to-play Battle Royale mode is crucial to reach Electronic Arts’s internal target of 100 million players. While the Battlefield 6 beta was a refined version of the classic experience, it still lacked the appeal to attract such a large player base. A robust Battle Royale mode will be necessary to draw players away from games like Apex Legends, Call of Duty Warzone, and Fortnite.
In other news about Battlefield 6, the developers have confirmed that ray tracing has been omitted from the game to prioritize performance instead.