Physical Copies of Battlefield 6 Appear Early Ahead of Official Launch Retailers have started selling Battlefield 6 early — and some players are already online before the October 10 release

It looks like Battlefield 6 has arrived a few days ahead of schedule — at least for some players. Reports from social media and Reddit reveal that physical copies of the highly anticipated shooter are already being sold in select stores, despite its official launch set for October 10, 2025.

Even more surprising, players who managed to snag an early copy are claiming that both Campaign and Multiplayer modes are already playable, suggesting that Battlefield 6’s servers are live ahead of time.

🕹️ Early Copies Already Playable

While it’s not uncommon for physical editions of major games to leak a few days before release, what’s catching everyone off guard this time is that players can actually access online multiplayer.

A Reddit user shared in-game screenshots claiming to be from a retail copy of the game, confirming that servers are active and gameplay is fully functional. Typically, pre-launch players are locked out of online features — but that doesn’t appear to be the case for Battlefield 6.

This early access window could lead to spoilers for the single-player Campaign, which reportedly features fewer than 10 missions and takes around 4–6 hours to complete. Fans eager to avoid leaks might want to stay cautious on social media until launch day.

⚔️ A Comeback Moment for Battlefield

Battlefield 6 marks the series’ first major release since Battlefield 2042, which faced heavy criticism upon release in 2021 for missing key features like scoreboards and server browsers — not to mention widespread bugs and performance issues.

This time around, EA and DICE seem determined to rebuild trust with the community. The open beta in August broke franchise records with over 521,000 concurrent players on Steam, earning praise for its smoother performance, refined mechanics, and large-scale warfare that fans have long associated with Battlefield.

🔥 The Showdown With Call of Duty Begins

With Battlefield 6 launching just weeks before Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, this fall marks the first time in four years that the two FPS giants go head-to-head.

Early indicators suggest that Battlefield might have the upper hand this time — the open beta for Black Ops 7 peaked at under 100,000 concurrent players on Steam, while Battlefield 6 surpassed half a million.

Industry analysts are already predicting that Battlefield 6 could sell over 5 million copies in its first week, signaling a strong potential rebound for the franchise.

🧠 Final Thoughts

While some lucky players are already diving into Battlefield 6 ahead of schedule, the full launch on October 10 will officially mark the franchise’s long-awaited comeback.

If the beta’s success is anything to go by, EA and DICE may finally have delivered the Battlefield experience fans have been asking for — and perhaps even a worthy rival to Call of Duty in 2025’s FPS showdown.