Electronic Arts has unveiled exciting new details for Battlefield 6’s upcoming Season 2 content. This major update for the military shooter will introduce a brand-new map called “Contaminated” and a unique limited-time mode designed to expand the game’s overarching narrative, EA announced. Battlefield 6 Season 2 is set to launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X on February 17.
Beyond the “Contaminated” map and its accompanying mode, EA will also add a second “high-intensity” map and a separate limited-time mode to the game later in the season, the company confirmed in a community update on Tuesday. EA will share full details of Season 2 content at a later date.
Starting February 17, Battlefield 6 players can dive into the new multiplayer map called Contaminated, alongside a limited-time mode. According to EA, the mode will deepen the game’s story and bring a fresh tactical challenge to the ongoing battle against the Pax Armata militia.
Battlefield 6 Season 2 Gameplay Improvements
Players can also look forward to a wide array of improvements in Battlefield 6 Season 2, all based on valuable community feedback. The latest community update from EA outlined significant enhancements to the progression system, Battle Pass, RedSec progression, weapon balance, player movement, and other core gameplay features.
One key area of focus is the progression and rewards system, which has been a source of frustration for players since the game’s launch. EA has committed to rolling out multiple improvements to ensure players are better rewarded for their time spent in-game.
Challenges are being streamlined, with less emphasis on mode-specific objectives. EA confirmed they would continuously monitor challenge completion rates and make further adjustments as needed.
Battle Pass progression will be notably faster and more rewarding in Season 2, EA said. Battlefield RedSec progression is receiving a boost, too, with increased XP rates across Battle Royale and Gauntlet modes. Career rewards will also be rebalanced to provide better support for players who primarily engage with RedSec.
Season 2 promises more consistent weapon recoil compensation for better handling and overall balance. Player movement has been refined to be more predictable and easier to read during intense matches. Furthermore, EA is polishing the game’s audio to enhance clarity and reliability. Players can find a comprehensive list of these improvements on the Battlefield website.
Season 2 Roadmap and Upcoming Updates
EA confirmed it will share Battlefield 6 Season 2 details and the full Season 2 roadmap later this week. Season 2 was planned for launch in January but was delayed to allow for additional time to further polish and refine new content.
The company also revealed that Battlefield 6 developers were working on further improvements to hit registration and netcode, ongoing recoil review, visibility, the ping system for map locations, and additional audio improvements for footsteps.
EA is further testing and working on the planned Golmud Railway map that will be added to Battlefield 6 in an upcoming season. Further updates are planned for RedSec, including increased armor availability and changes to availability of vehicle keycard rewards.
Battlefield 6’s Season 2 will officially commence on February 17 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. Expect more announcements regarding new content and future Season 2 updates very soon.