Battlefield 6 could debut its free battle royale next week, according to a leak

The new mode, known internally as “Granite”, would be aimed at a surprise release on October 28.

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The highly anticipated free-to-play battle royale mode for Battlefield 6 could be closer than it seems. According to a new leak, Electronic Arts and DICE are finalizing preparations to launch this standalone mode in the coming days, with a date marked on the calendar: October 28, 2025.

The information comes from Tom Henderson, who claims that several data miners have found references to the codename Granite within the game’s code. This term is directly related to the battle royale mode that, for months, has been rumored to be in development by EA to expand the multiplayer experience of the saga.

“Granite”, the alleged name of Battlefield 6’s battle royale mode

According to the leaks, Granite would be a completely separate mode from Strikepoint, the main mode introduced with Season 1. In this case, we would be facing a free-to-play experience, which would allow any player to download it without needing to own the base game.

The goal would be to attract new players and give an additional boost to the shooter’s ecosystem, replicating the success of other games in the genre. Although there is no official confirmation from EA, the community has begun to speculate about a possible surprise announcement over the weekend, followed by the launch on Tuesday, October 28.

EA remains silent, but something is moving

For now, neither EA nor DICE have made any statements regarding the matter. However, recent movements within the game and changes to the files suggest that something important could be brewing. This new free mode would also serve to keep the community active before the arrival of Season 2.

If confirmed, Battlefield 6 would once again bet on a massive and competitive approach, with survival matches on large maps and rewards linked to the player’s overall progress. A proposal that could rekindle interest in the saga after a launch marked by ups and downs.