- Battlefield 6's reveal trailer showed off the game's modern-day setting and provided a small look at the series' trademark environmental destruction.
- It also contained glimpses of the game's single-player campaign.
- The trailer ended with the announcement of a multiplayer reveal event, scheduled to air on July 31.
Following months of rigorous testing, a series of leaks, and tons of speculation, Battlefield 6 has finally been revealed to the world. The latest entry in the long-running franchise just received its first trailer, showing off its mature, modern-day setting while also announcing a multiplayer reveal event scheduled to air on July 31.
The trailer embraces every high-stakes, Hollywood war film cliché, and personally, I’m all for it. It set the scene with a tense press conference delivered by the American president, followed it up with explosions of all sizes, and showed off some fearsome military vessels for good measure. The adrenaline packed into the visuals was juxtaposed against the contemplative baritone of Bob Dylan’s ‘Masters of War,’ which injects a ton of personality into the full package.
With all that said, it’s important to remember that we’ve been here before. We all witnessed Battlefield 2042’s whirlwind of a reveal trailer — the tornadoes alone had many fans reaching for their credit cards. BF6’s trailer doesn’t have the same kind of cachet, but it’s still interesting enough to spark some excitement. And given the current state of Call of Duty, fans of the genre are frankly desperate for a worthy alternative.
Fortunately, it’s a short wait until Wednesday when we’ll get a proper look at the game. For the time being, the trailer appears to have plenty of details to dissect, an example being all the glimpses of the game’s environmental destruction. There was no shortage of buildings being reduced to rubble throughout its runtime, with New York’s Brooklyn Bridge among the standout casualties as it was bombed to shreds, Modern Warfare III style. Other noteworthy details include the characters on display, some of whom are likely to the game’s single-player campaign.
There’s really no conclusion that can be drawn from the reveal trailer, but things do look promising. With Call of Duty fatigue at an all-time high, Battlefield has a solid opportunity to establish a foothold in the market once again. But if the game arrives in a buggy state like its predecessor did, the franchise as a whole will likely fade into obscurity.
Of course, we’re still months away from release, and there’s plenty more to be learned about the game. Speaking of which, be sure to check out our dedicated Battlefield 6 hub where we’ve compiled all the essential details and leaks. And let us know your thoughts on the reveal trailer in the comments.
