What to know

  • Yes, PS Plus is required to play Battlefield 6 online multiplayer on both PS4 and PS5.
  • This applies to all main online modes — Conquest, Breakthrough, Hazard Zone, and more.
  • Single-player or offline content (like the campaign or local practice modes, if available) can be played without PS Plus.
  • EA Play subscription is separate — it gives early access or discounts but doesn’t replace PS Plus for online play.

The answer is.. Yes, an active PlayStation Plus subscription is required to access the online multiplayer modes in Battlefield 6 on PlayStation. This includes popular game modes such as Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush, King of the Hill, Domination, and Payload.

However, if you prefer solo play, you can enjoy the single-player campaign and training modes featuring AI-controlled bots without a PlayStation Plus subscription. An internet connection is still necessary to download essential updates, but the subscription requirement applies strictly to online multiplayer gameplay.

For PlayStation Plus members, additional perks include a 5% squad XP boost when grouped with at least two other PS Plus members, extended access to double XP events, and automatic tier skips when purchasing the Battlefield Pro edition.

For those looking to get more from EA’s library, EA Play Pro offers another route. Battlefield 6 is available on the Pro tier, giving subscribers the Phantom Edition at no extra cost. Pro members also get premium versions of all new EA games, including EA FC 26, as they release. Standard EA Play (£5.99/month) includes a library of older titles but not the newest releases.

Currently, Battlefield 6 isn’t available on Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus’s free offerings. Early success and strong reviews suggest it may remain exclusive to full-price purchases and EA Play Pro for now.