The open world genre is a tough one to get down. Some games fail the assignment, creating gigantic open maps that have little to nothing to do in them, but others create worlds that feel like they exist on their own, regardless of our participation.

As promised, Electronic Arts and DICE have today revealed our first look at Battlefield 6's multiplayer. Not only that, but we even got a release date announcement as well.

In a recent interview with PCGamesN, EA executive vice president Vince Zampella confirmed that Battlefield 6 won't run on the Steam Deck at launch but hasn't yet ruled out support for other PC gaming handhelds.Although we don't yet have confirmation of the Battlefield 6 system requirements, an early look at the specs for Battlefield Labs suggests the game won't run on anything below an Nvidia RTX 2060. This would naturally make it challenging for even the best handheldto run, but we suspect the lack of compatibility is down to other factors. What we do know is that the Steam Deck is a complete non-starter, according to Zampella. Continue reading Battlefield 6 won't play on Steam Deck, but other PC handhelds might workMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

When is the Battlefield 6 beta? As well as unveiling some explosive multiplayer gameplay, the Battlefield 6 beta dates have also been revealed by EA. Before it launches later this year, everyone will get a couple of opportunities to give Battlefield 6 a spin, and theres some early access on offer for some players as well. Continue reading Battlefield 6 beta guide and how to play earlyMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best war games

The street ahead is riddled with debris, my ammo is low, and the remains of a scorched tank are my only cover. In any other shooter, thatd mean all hope is lost. But after playing for a solid five hours, it's clear that Battlefield 6 isn't just another shooter. Across my time with a slice of its multiplayer suite, it was clear that this is a swift, skillful course correction and - whisper it - an exciting return to form for the beloved FPS series. Continue reading Battlefield 6 is the gritty, challenging, all-out warfare FPS we need right nowMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best war games

One of Battlefield 2042's biggest pitfalls at launch (and there were many) was its lack of a campaign. For all of 2042s downsides, its near-future setting - in which the world is thrown into chaos due to economic downturn, environmental disasters, and international feuds - seemed ripe for a gripping narrative. DICE attempted to build a world and storylines through its seasonal content, but it just didnt land. Battlefield 6 is looking to make amends. Motive Studio - one of the quartet of developers working on Battlefield 6 and the team behind the brilliant Dead Space remake - is helping to deliver a blockbuster campaign, and according to franchise chief Vince Zampella, its crushing it. Continue reading Battlefield 6 campaign "brings storytelling back," Dead Space devs "crushing it"MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best war games

Battlefield 6 just got its full gameplay reveal, and one of the big takeaways is that the series trademark destruction is absolutely here to stay. In an interview with EA executive vice president Vince Zampella at a pre-reveal event in Los Angeles, he tells us more about BF6s new approach to destruction, and how it will offer new ways to experience each map without causing complete devastation. Continue reading Battlefield 6's new destruction will be divisive, but EA asks us to "trust" themMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best war games

Battlefield 6 won't play on Steam Deck, but other PC handhelds might work As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases and other affiliate schemes. Learn more. In a recent interview with PCGamesN, EA executive vice president Vince Zampella confirmed that Battlefield 6 won't run on the Steam Deck at launch...

Battlefield 6 beta guide and how to play early As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases and other affiliate schemes. Learn more. When is the Battlefield 6 beta? As well as unveiling some explosive multiplayer gameplay, the Battlefield 6 beta dates have also been revealed by EA. Before it launches later...

Battlefield 6 is the gritty, challenging, all-out warfare FPS we need right now As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases and other affiliate schemes. Learn more. The street ahead is riddled with debris, my ammo is low, and the remains of a scorched tank are my only cover. In any other shooter, that'd...