Battlefield 6 Launch Maps Include An Iconic Fan Favorite From BF3

While Battlefield 2042 had numerous issues that prevented veterans and newcomers alike from getting into it, Battlefield 6 is already shaping up to be a significantly more interesting release by the time it arrives on October 10. The explosive trailer did a lot of heavy lifting, and all the leaked details sound good on paper.

Thankfully, a fan-favorite map is coming back in the new entry, but Battlefield Studios seemingly isn’t resting on its laurels. Eight other maps are confirmed for multiplayer for launch, and they don’t overly rely on nostalgia to get the job done.

Operation Firestorm Is Coming Back To Battlefield 6

It Was Originally In Battlefield 3

Operation Firestorm debuted in Battlefield 3, and is set in Iran. Operation Firestorm is a large map; you’ll be able to commandeer vehicles, but there are plenty of indoor firefights to be had within its oil field theme. It’s an intriguing map for multiple reasons, including the eerie feeling of fighting through the empty offices.

Originally released in 2011 alongside Battlefield 3, Operation Firestorm has remained in the community’s collective mind for over a decade, and even made an appearance in the Battlefield 4: Second Assault DLC pack. Given EA’s penchant for DLC, it’s entirely possible that we’ll see more classic maps enter the fray after launch.

EA confirmed to ScreenRant that Battlefield 6 is a “spiritual successor to Battlefield 3 and 4,” which definitely contextualizes the return of Operation Firestorm. Let’s hope that this gambit of stoking the flames of nostalgia pays off.

All The Multiplayer Maps Confirmed For Battlefield 6

There’s Quite The Selection

In addition to Operation Firestorm, we have the full slate of launch maps for Battlefield 6. Here’s the rundown, including the modes confirmed for each individual map so far:

Siege of Cairo (Conquest, Squad Deathmatch, Breakthrough)
Empire State (Squad Deathmatch)
Iberian Offensive (Squad Deathmatch, Domination)
Liberation Peak (Conquest, Breakthrough, Domination)
Saints Quarter
Manhattan Bridge
New Sobek City
Mirak Valley

If you’re not jazzed about any of these, details on the potential Battle Royale mode and the alleged Lyndon Beach map are forthcoming. Like Call of Duty, Battlefield 6 will offer multiple modes and gameplay options, which should ideally enhance its longevity. I’m looking forward to testing these out in the beta.

Here’s a quick overview of the modes via EA: “Fan favorite multiplayer modes return in Battlefield 6, with classic staples making an appearance, including Conquest, Breakthrough, and Rush. Players will also experience a host of fast-paced and intense first-person shooter staples, including Team Deathmatch, Squad Deathmatch, Domination and King of the Hill. While a brand new mode called Escalation sees two teams fight to capture strategic control points.”

Battlefield 6 is shaping up a lot nicer than Battlefield 2042 so far, and could be a great return to form for the series. We’ll see on October 10 (and the open beta) just how far they’ve come since the last entry, which was released all the way back in 2021. It’ll be wild to see Call of Duty and Battlefield duke it out once again.