Battlefield 6 release date confirmed but UK fans left questioning one thing
The shooter game is set to keep gamers entertained through the winter months but some are already not happy
The countdown until the next hotly-anticipated game release is often torturous for avid gamers. You’ve pre-ordered the game – or maybe you didn’t bother – and blocked off your weekend so you can fully immerse yourself in it.
UK fans have faced an agonising wait to start playing Battlefield 6, which comes with a campaign and a selection of multiplayer maps.
Finally, the global release times have been confirmed and the game is nearly upon us. However, it is not as soon as some enthusiasts might hope.
After a long hiatus without a new mainline Battlefield game, Electronic Arts is back with Battlefield 6, set to release today, Friday October 10 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Wondering why it’s not all rosy? Well, Battlefield 6 won’t have a global midnight launch. Instead, Battlefield 6 will be released at 4pm BST for fans in the UK.
This translates to an 8am PDT/11am EDT launch for US fans, and a 5pm CEST release for European players.
Tech heads have already taken to social media to express their disappointment that they weren’t able to jump straight on their device as soon as the clock struck midnight on October 10.
One concerned user asked on X: “Why are we ditching midnight releases?”
One fellow gamer responded: “To make it fair for everyone across the world to start at the same point, at the same time. Americans used to whine so much that they were behind in rank etc.”
Another chimed in: “The cost for companies and logistics of finding people to work also more people downloading games,” while a third hit back: “Spare a thought for us in Australia with a 2am release.”
And they’re not wrong. In a graphic released by Battlefield showing the worldwide gaming hotspots and what time they can expect the drop, Sydney, Australia is listed as 2am while Tokyo, Japan gets the sought-after midnight slot.
While the launch time may not be ideal for fans, the silver lining is that you can pre-load Battlefield 6 if you’ve pre-ordered the game.
Another sticking point is that, while the gaming community is eagerly awaiting the latest instalment of Battlefield, the hefty price tag of £65 might deter some from purchasing it on release day.
But fear not, as we’ve discovered a clever way to get enlisted for Battlefield 6’s latest tour of duty and save some money in the process.
TopCashback is offering £15 cashback on new game releases, providing a significant discount for newcomers to the shopping site. After signing up to TopCashback, shoppers need to select Game as the retailer, which will then redirect them back to Game to pre-order Battlefield 6 as usual.
There are two different versions of Battlefield 6 available for purchase, including the pricier Phantom Edition for £99.99.
The Phantom Edition includes the base game with all single and multiplayer content, plus the bonus Tombstone Pack for those who pre-order.
In addition, you’ll receive a Battlefield Pro Token, which unlocks the Battle Pass with 25 tier skips, and the Phantom Pack containing four skins, weapon packs, vehicle skin and other items.
If you’ve already downloaded Battlefield 6, you might want to check for the day-one update, which introduces some significant changes ahead of launch.
Version 1.0.1.0 brings a host of changes to the movement system used in the beta, tweaks map layouts and enhances the HUD. The major changes are outlined in the patch notes below.
Major updates include more settings and controls with improvements across multiple areas, and an audio overhaul game-wide with clearer pings, refined weapon and vehicle sounds, and fixes for missing or delayed effects.
Netcode has also been optimised to reduce desync, fast time-to-death, and instances of invisible damage.
