NATO thought the War of 2027 was over. They were wrong.
Pax Armata, decentralized with Warlords around the globe, are commandeering critical supply lines to put NATO in a stranglehold. Their next target? Offshore US bases in the Pacific and the Fort Lyndon coastline.
Rally the squad, it’s time to dominate land, sea, and sky on the Pacific Front.
Battlefield 6 and REDSEC Season 4 begins on July 21 at 4 a.m. PT (12 p.m. UTC) with the return of Naval Warfare and the debut of a brand-new map for the franchise: Tsuru Reef.The required Season 4 update (Game Update 1.4.1.0) for Battlefield 6 and REDSEC will also introduce hundreds of gameplay improvements, fixes, and individual updates including:
Water Gameplay Improvements
Player Movement and Combat Polish
Vehicle and Water Interaction Updates
UI, HUD and Menu Clarity
Portal Creator Updates
Audio Improvements
REDSEC and Ranked Battle Royale Polish
Technical information about this patch is published in the “Game Updates” section of our website here. We also encourage you to join us on the Battlefield official Discord server for additional Community Updates, as well as to find your squad for everything Season 3 has to offer.With all that in mind, here is everything you need to know about Season 4:
BRAND-NEW BATTLEFIELD 6 MAP: TSURU REEF
Prepare to jump into the deep end of the biggest all-out battleground yet: Tsuru Reef.Enter a sprawling island chain dense with luxury bungalows, tropical vegetation, and jagged cliff edges. Engage in naval combat across the surrounding ocean, or utilize land and air vehicles to take it to the max.This brand-new map for the Battlefield franchise is a critical NATO base co-managed by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, now under siege from Pax Armata. Featuring an eerily familiar luxury resort, a dormant volcano, and plenty of open ocean for naval combat, this archipelago is the ultimate theater of war that supports both all-out warfare and tactical modes.
NAVAL WARFARE ARRIVES IN MULTIPLAYER
Naval vehicles have reached the shore.Core to Battlefield franchise history since its inception, naval warfare is back for a new generation of combined arms. Available on Tsuru Reef - and later in season on Wake Island - squads can hit the seas to open up new paths to victory through amphibious tactics.You could take a swim… Or weave through the waves with the 7.7m NSW RHIB, an agile high-speed boat mounted with a machine gun to take out any threat. The new RCB-90 patrol boat, meanwhile, is a tank on water; a heavily armored assault vessel built for commanding the coastline.Get more intel on Naval Warfare and how to use these new vehicles in our dedicated guide.
NEW DYNAMIC WAVE SYSTEM
Master the seas and battle over the hostile ocean with the new wave system, a unique gameplay mechanic bringing dynamic naval warfare to the front line.Building off previous Battlefield naval experiences and the power of Battlefield 6’s engine physics, this system adds a deep layer of natural ebbs and flows, alongside key interactions with weapons, gadgets and vehicles, to simulate realistic natural environments. Oceans create waves, boats can cause wakes, buoyant gadgets and underwater explosions become viable tactics, and bullets can only penetrate the surface as much as their caliber allows. Plus, dragging and reviving will be available while in the water, allowing squads to revive shipwrecked allies or those who get caught swimming off dangerous shores.Navigate high-stakes marine assaults or use the tide to strategically disrupt enemy lines of sight.
NEW VEHICLE: RCB-90
Rule the waves on this fierce two-seat armored Patrol Boat. Built for power, aggression, and versatility, it’s capable of obliterating enemy vehicles or executing ruthless flanking maneuvers.Although it is not as fast as a Light Transport Boat, the RCB-90 features a driver and a gunner seat: The gunner can launch 120mm mortar shells with varying effects and damage profiles based on customization choices, while the driver can fire at will with a 30mm autocannon and missiles.
ARRIVING FROM REDSEC: 7.7M NSW RHIB
Tear across the water on this Light Transport Boat designed for agility, originally available in REDSEC and now anchored in Multiplayer. Mounted with a machine gun and equipped with 4 seats, it's the perfect ally for a fast-paced naval assault.
REDSEC RANKED BATTLE ROYALE: NEW REWARDS
The next season of Ranked Battle Royale has docked; get ready to lock in with new permanent rewards.In addition to a suite of Playercard Backgrounds, Titles, and Icons, the Ranked Rewards pool will be refreshed with special Soldier Patches, Vehicle Decals, and more.Of note, for every Rank but Rookie, the End of Season Reward includes a Soldier Skin for Pax Armata’s Brodie. This Skin is themed to the Rank you achieve, such that a Bronze Rank gets a Bronze-patterned skin, Gold Rank is adorned with gold trim, and Diamond shines flawlessly… But above all other Ranks, only the few can claim the “S4 Eliminator” Soldier Skin, the End of Season Reward for the #1 Elite 250 competitor.For more information about the Season 4 Rank Reset and overall updates to Ranked Battle Royale, including changes to Ranked Points for kills and assists, read our full update here.
NEW SEASON 4 LAUNCH CONTENT ACROSS BATTLEFIELD 6 AND REDSEC
Three rifles, three means to assert total dominance. Available first in the Season 4 Battle Pass, it’s time to reload that arsenal, especially if you’re a Frontliner or Grenadier ready to deliver an all-out assault.
NEW ASSAULT RIFLE: EF88
A bullpup assault rifle with an Australian twist, built for precision and efficiency. Best suited for mid-long range combat situations, use it to strike down enemy forces at a distance.An Oceanic take on an iconic European weapon, the EF88 sits among the average in its Class, competing against peers like the L85A3 rather directly rivalling a bullpup from launch, the TR-7. Because of its slow fire rate, steady damage, and relatively tamable recoil, its effectiveness sits in the category standard of 20 to 75 meters.
NEW CARBINE RIFLE - BROD 3
Aim and adapt. This aggressive, versatile, and highly-customizable carbine can serve you and your squad well in close-to-mid-range combat.Comparable to the GRT-BC, the BROD 3 has a similar fast fire rate and solid mobility, specifically designed to sit in the Assault Class’ sling or as a formidable Primary for any soldier. Take your time on the firing range with this NATO rifle, and you’ll learn what attachment combination unlocks your potential on the Battlefield.
NEW MARKSMAN RIFLE: VSSM
Low volume. High damage. A Designated Marksman Rifle with an integrated suppressor and subsonic ammo, ideal for going undetected. With the option of going fully automatic, it can eliminate threats with both speed and stealth.Those familiar with a bit of Bad Company or warfare in 2042 know much about this unique weapon on the Battlefield. The VSSM is built for aggressive soldiers ready to carry out clandestine operations, demanding consistency and accuracy with shots to the head and upper chest. Its full-automatic mode will require sacrifices for other attachments, but in the right, steady hands, this rifle bends archetypes and creates its own path to victory.
NEW ATTACHMENTS
Reload and refresh your attachment set-ups with two new attachments available at Season 4 launch, unlockable via new Challenge Assignment.The 4" Shotgun Barrel Extension is a set of new extended barrel options for all non double-barrelled Shotguns, increasing projectile velocity at the cost of aim down sight speed and some mobility.At launch, it will only cost five Attachment Points compared to the standard 10, opening up more options for attachment choice diversity. Do you combine this new attachment with #00 Buckshot or Slugs to catch enemies by surprise at range? Or try to mitigate its mobility penalties with an angled underbarrel grip or Laser? The choice is yours…The 1p86 LPVO, meanwhile, is a new Low Powered Variable Optic meant to rival the SU-230 LPVO. Whereas the latter optic offers zoom levels of 1.0x and 4.0x, the new 1p86 grants slightly enhanced magnifications of 1.5x and 4.5x. Subtle to the average soldier, but that half-step augmentation can make a difference when needing a clearer sight picture of distant targets.
TOP GUN CLEARED FOR A FLY-BY ON AUGUST 18
Be the best of the best. As pressure mounts to secure its resources in the Pacific, NATO calls on Top Gun to deploy elite aviators across the skies in a series of crucial aerial operations against Pax Armata.
WAKE ISLAND RETURNS TO BATTLEFIELD 6 MULTIPLAYER
This legendary island returns.An iconic locale from Battlefield 1942, based on its latest appearance in Battlefield V: War in the Pacific, Wake Island is reimagined for Battlefield 6 to fit its scale and gameplay systems. Prepare to patrol and defend the shoreline, demolish bridges with C-4, or take advantage of the offshore aircraft carrier. Maximize every move in this deceptively scenic coastal terrain.
TOP GUN LIMITED TIME EVENT
Battlefield 6 joins g-forces with Top Gun in the most significant seasonal event yet. Take on two new themed modes, Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep and Carrier Strike, and step into the boots of iconic Top Gun characters in the new squad unit, CJTF Helix. Reach new heights with event challenges, themed cosmetics, and a new limited-time currency, all built for aviators to master their skills in the skies. Jump in the cockpit and prepare for takeoff.
MULTIPLAYER MODE - TOP GUN: CARRIER STRIKE MODE
Go full force. This iconic mode has been reworked and improved, requiring land, naval, and aviation squads operating at maximum effort in an adrenaline-fueled battle to destroy the opposition’s carrier. Ground troops punch through the line, working alongside naval forces to pave a path to victory. Aviators can soar over enemy lines but will need to stay alert to avoid anti-aircraft attacks. Come out on top by successfully seizing and taking down the enemy aircraft carrier.
REDSEC GAUNTLET: FIGHTER SWEEP MODE
Greetings, aviators. Take to the sky with your wingman in this jets-only Gauntlet mode. Test your aviation skills through high-intensity dogfights in new 2-seat fighter jets. Sweep in to tally and obliterate hostile forces, or break left to strategically evade incoming anti-aircraft fire. Send the rival squadron crashing down to lock in your win.
NEW TOP GUN JETS: F/A-81F SUPER SPECTRE AND F-74A SEACAT
F/A-81F Super Spectre: Bring your wingman. Soar across the battle in this 2-seat Top Gun jet, and dominate every dogfight whilst striking enemies from above.F-74A Seacat: Optimize your altitude. This twin seater Top Gun fighter jet is equipped with swing-wings, adapting the aircraft for every flight and every fight.
NEW SNIPER RIFLE: INTERDICTOR
Scope ‘em out. Take out aviators straight from their cockpits with the longest range sniper in Battlefield 6, available to unlock as part of a Limited Time Event.
TSURU REEF EXPANSION
The biggest map will get even bigger later in the season.Fight in this colossal battleground without limits, and experience the thrill of massive-scale warfare with the addition of playable aircraft carriers. Experience the reimagined return of Carrier Strike in the expanded playspace and push the boundaries of FPS combat to their absolute maximum.
SPECTATOR MODE AND CUSTOM LOBBIES
Content creators and competitors: prepare to capture the Battlefield from a new angle and gain complete control over your game.Through the power of Battlefield Portal, Spectator Mode and Custom Lobbies are coming during Season 4. Expect a new pre-match environment for organizing players, managing teams, and configuring administrative rules with the help of Custom Lobbies, with support for both Battlefield 6 Multiplayer and REDSEC modes. In tandem with Custom Lobbies, Spectator Mode will allow for four dedicated spectator slots to better capture in-game action with first-person, third-person, and free cameras.Both Spectator Mode and Custom Lobbies will be showcased in upcoming REDSEC community competitive tournaments, which we look forward to sharing more details about soon alongside these new features.
NEW MID-SEASON ATTACHMENTS
Wrest control of your Primary Weapons by unlocking two new attachments in season:The Canted Vertical Grip, which will be available for use by most LMGs, provides moderate improvements to hip-fire accuracy and weapon draw speed. This can unlock the run-and-gun hip-fire playstyle that some veteran LMG users may prefer. When the situation calls for suppression over accuracy, or for those moments when the target is close enough to spray, this new grip boats serious benefits at a sizable Attachment Point costThe Hybrid Suppressor, a suppressor and muzzle brake combination, is technically a set of three attachments with varying Attachment Point costs, but all provide some form of overall recoil reduction and spotting mitigations, both fully in-world and on the mini-map.The “L” series is the least expensive with impacts to hip-fire accuracy, weapon sway, and draw speed, while the slightly costlier “S” version only sacrifices hip-fire accuracy. If you have the Attachment Points to spare, the Hybrid Suppressor “K” variant has no downsides, but may require a serious reconfiguration of your Primary Weapon.These aren’t the only attachments coming later this season; stay tuned for more intel on new Optic attachment choices to arrive with the final phase of Season 4, Tidal Strike.
TIDAL STRIKE MAKES LANDFALL ON SEPTEMBER 15
As Battlefield 6 approaches its one-year anniversary, Season 4 will conclude with Tidal Strike. Earmarked by a Collection Event where you can earn the Royal Navy Dive Knife, this major update will include several Portal updates and two major additions to REDSEC: the debut of Proximity Chat as a Battlefield Labs in Live experience, as well as the Phantom Program challenge, where only the worthy can gather intel to reconstruct a powerful access code and take advantage of Fort Lyndon’s security system.Expect further details as Season 4 continues through the end of the summer.
PREPARE FOR SEASON 4 LAUNCH ON JULY 21
Rally the squad; Season 4 begins on July 21.Now is your final weekend to make progress in the Season 3 Battle Pass; those final Tiers, including on the Ultimate and Prestige Paths, are yours to earn!You can also still pre-purchase the Season 4 Battle Pass* and BF Pro** in Battlefield 6 and REDSEC; visit the in-game Battle Pass menu for more details, including pre-purchase content.While you wait for the Season 4 Update, head over to our official Discord channel where our Community is deep into a special Hunt the Carrier event, available daily at 5 p.m. CEST / 8 a.m. PT with a new clue every day through the final reveal on July 20.Already, they’ve uncovered several mysteries around the War of 2027 reaching into the Pacific… and according to intelligence, the “Eagle’s Stare” awaits those who help end the Hunt. Decipher the intercepts, submit the correct answer, collectively reach the required threshold and unlock a sneak peek of Battlefield 6’s Season 4 every day.*This promotional offer is valid from July 7, 2026 15:00 UTC until July 21st 08:59 UTC. Valid for a newly acquired Season 4 Battle Pass from the in-game store. Instant unlock content will be automatically entitled. Extra Booster and Tier Skips will be entitled on or about July 21, 2026. Offer has no cash value and may not be substituted, exchanged, or sold for cash, goods, or services. May not be combined with other offers or prepaid card redeemable for the applicable content unless expressly authorized by EA. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law.**This promotional offer is valid from July 7, 2026 15:00 UTC until July 21st 08:59 UTC. Valid for new purchases of Season 4 Battlefield Pro from the participating online retailers. Instant unlock content will be automatically entitled. Extra Booster and Tier Skips will be entitled on or about July 21, 2026. Offer has no cash value and may not be substituted, exchanged, or sold for cash, goods, or services. May not be combined with other offers or prepaid card redeemable for the applicable content unless expressly authorized by EA. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law.For more information about Battlefield, bookmark our website, subscribe to our newsletter, and stay connected with our Community across all our social platforms @Battlefield, including on Discord.This article may change as we listen to community feedback and continue developing and evolving our Live Service & Content. We will always strive to keep our community as informed as possible.