Battlefield 6 carries the heavy burden of revitalizing a struggling franchise and carving out a place in the saturated multiplayer market. Dice are aiming to accomplish these objectives in some interesting ways, but the core focus is a return to the series’ roots. We’re talking signature destruction, an impressive fleet of infantry, and the return of some classic game modes. On launch, the title has been confirmed to feature almost all of its iconic modes, alongside some inclusions. If you’re wondering what this includes, check out our guide on all the game modes in Battlefield 6.
All Battlefield 6 Game Modes
Battlefield 6 will feature eight game modes spread out across nine maps at launch, with a BR mode coming sometime in the future. Here’s an overview of what to expect:
| Game Mode | Overview |
|---|---|
| Conquest | A large-scale battle where teams fight to capture and hold multiple control points across a massive map to drain enemy tickets. |
| Breakthrough | Intense mode where attackers push through sectors to capture objectives, while defenders try to hold them off. |
| Rush | Attackers rush sectors to plant bombs while defenders aim to repel them. |
| Team Deathmatch | Classic team vs team action, the side with the highest amount of kills is declared the winner. |
| Squad Deathmatch | TDM’s format extended to four squads instead of two. |
| Domination | A tighter, infantry-only version of Conquest with smaller maps and faster-paced control point battles. |
| King of the Hill | Teams fight constantly to control the same zone, and the side that meets the score requirement wins. |
| Escalation | Modeled after Domination but with limited control points that vanish frequently. |
| Battle Royale | Battlefield V’s Firestorm returns with new gameplay mechanics and a brand-new map based in California. Official details are yet to be revealed. |
1. Conquest
The franchise’s signature game mode, Conquest, offers up an all-out war experience. Battles take place on a large map with vehicles such as tanks, jets, and trucks marauding in every sector. Both teams tussle to take control of capture points and deplete the opposition’s ticket count. The sizable maps offer open-ended gameplay, where spectacle is the norm, and team communication is a must.
2. Breakthrough
Another classic game mode, Breakthrough, retains Conquest’s core premise of capturing zones but with a few key differences. Teams are assigned an attacking and defending role, with the offensive team aiming to capture zones in a given order, and their opponents tasked with stopping them. The attacking side wins if all zones are captured, while the defending team claims victory if they block the takeover of capture points and deplete enemy tickets.
3. Rush
Rush has the same format as Breakthrough with an attacking and defending dynamic. But in this case, the offensive team is tasked with planting bombs in multiple sectors, while their enemies repel them and try to exhaust their reinforcement tickets. Match flow is more tactical, with an added emphasis on flanking the opposition.
4. Team Deathmatch
The quintessential FPS game mode, Team Deathmatch, sees two teams square off to rack up the highest number of eliminations. Maps are smaller, with more linear pathways to ensure fast-paced combat. Vehicles are restricted, meaning it’s your skill with ballistic weapons that counts.
5. Squad Deathmatch
Squad Deathmatch doubles the chaos of its TDM counterpart, opting for four teams in place of two. This immediately ups the need for team coordination and comms, as matches can start to feel like a free-for-all.
6. Domination
This game mode is essentially a condensed version of Conquest, with fewer capture points and a focus on ground warfare. This means no vehicles and aircraft, just some classic infantry warfare over a tighter map.
7. King of the Hill
A staple of the genre, King of the Hill has two teams contesting a single capture point that remains static or switches frequently throughout the match. Hold the zone for the longest period possible and meet the target score to win.
8. Escalation
Making its debut in Battlefield 6, Escalation is a brand-new game mode that functions like a game of Domination, but with capture points that disappear frequently. This mechanic forces large groups of players to shuffle from one point to another with every successive capture, creating chaotic skirmishes at every turn. Best to bring along an LMG for this one.
9. Battle Royale
Battlefield 6 is all but confirmed to feature a free-to-play Battle Royale mode set in California. Details about the BR have been leaking for ages, including its opening cinematic. Reputed sources have also revealed the game mode’s mechanics, circle dynamics, destructible environments, and even a potential release date. To find out these details and more, be sure to check out our dedicated guide.
And that is everything you need to know about the game modes in Battlefield 6. Which mode are you most excited to try out? Be sure to let us know in the comments.
