What to know

  • Battlefield 6 launched globally on October 10, 2025.
  • It’s available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC but not on Game Pass.
  • EA confirmed there’s no Game Pass or EA Play trial at launch.
  • It should arrive on Game Pass once it’s added to EA Play’s regular library.

Battlefield 6, the latest entry in EA’s long-running FPS series, officially launches on October 10, 2025. The game brings large-scale 128-player battles, destructible environments, and a rebuilt engine designed for next-generation performance.

Despite early rumors, Battlefield 6 will not appear on Xbox Game Pass at launch. EA confirmed that the game is a full-price release, with early access available only through EA Play Pro, the publisher’s premium subscription tier. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, who have access to the basic version of EA Play, will not get the full game right away.

Historically, previous Battlefield titles — like Battlefield 2042 — joined Game Pass roughly four to six months after launch. If EA follows the same pattern, Battlefield 6 could arrive on Game Pass sometime in early 2026, but this has not been officially announced.

The table below summarizes the current status of Battlefield 6’s Game Pass and EA Play availability:

Access Method Platform Availability Notes
Buy Digital Xbox, PlayStation 5, PC Available Now Grants full game access immediately upon purchase via digital storefronts (Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, EA App, Steam).
EA Play Pro PC (EA App) Available Now Includes day-one access and all premium content; subscription costs $16.99 USD / month.
EA Play (Standard) Console & PC Estimated mid-to-late 2026 Typically added 6–12 months after launch to the EA Play library. Content access may exclude deluxe or early-access bonuses.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Console & PC When added to EA Play Becomes available once added to the EA Play Standard tier, likely mid-to-late 2026 based on prior release patterns.

For now, if you want to play Battlefield 6 on day one, your best option is buying it outright or subscribing to EA Play Pro. Game Pass players will need to wait until EA adds it to the standard EA Play catalog — something that usually happens months after release.

EA has not provided a timeline or hinted at early Game Pass inclusion, but based on the publisher’s past practices, expect it in 2026 at the earliest.