Battlefield Labs’ Next Test Reveals Battlefield 6 Battle Royale Mode Leak, But That’s It for Now

Sure thing, here’s a reimagined version:

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So, okay, EA did this whole thing last night with Battlefield 6’s multiplayer reveal. And wow, it was like watching a ten-piece orchestra put together by someone who really loves the sound of chaos. They focused hard on what makes Battlefield, well, Battlefield, and how they’re dragging it kicking and screaming into this shiny new era. But here’s the kicker – they kinda skipped over something folks were itching to see.

No, they didn’t totally skip it – more like blink-and-you-miss-it kind of moment. I’m talking about the much-whispered-about battle royale mode. That’s the brainchild of Ripple Effect, the geniuses (or mad scientists?) behind Battlefield Portal.

Picture this: a teaser rolls in just as you’re starting to zone out, with folks sprinting away from who knows what. Turns out, they’re fleeing from a massive ring of fire – not entirely unlike my last BBQ incident. Vehicles zoomed by in chaos. I guess because, you know, Battlefield.

Did they come right out and label it battle royale? Nah. Did they mention Firestorm? Also no. But come on, when you’ve got a giant wall of fire, what else are you gonna assume? Remember Firestorm from Battlefield 5? Yeah, probably a new version of that fiery fiasco.

Oh, and imagine the hilarity if they stick with the Firestorm name, especially since there’s an Operation Firestorm map. Visualize the conversations! “Meet you at Firestorm?” “Which one?!”

Anyway—wait, I forgot to mention this—there were these content creators lined up to livestream a ton of gameplay right after.

Now, as for when this mode hits shelves (or digital whatever), who even knows? But they threw in a bone: Battlefield Labs members will apparently get a sneak peek.

Whatever they decide to call this fiery mode, odds are it’ll be free-to-play. Just like Call of Duty: Warzone. I mean, if EA’s dreaming of hitting 100 million players, they gotta keep it wallet-friendly, right?

So, here’s to blazing new trails in gaming. Or, you know, running away from them screaming. Either works.