DICE’s lead Battlefield producer, David Sirland, has confirmed that Battlefield 6 will feature larger maps than those seen in the recent open beta. This news is a welcome update for fans who want more variety and scale in the popular first-person shooter.
Open Beta Success and Player Feedback
Battlefield 6 will officially launch on October 10, 2025, but fans recently got their first hands-on experience during the open beta from August 9–10, with a second beta weekend scheduled for August 14–17. According to EA, the first open beta was the “biggest ever,” with Steam peak concurrent players surpassing 521,000, although official numbers weren’t disclosed.
While many players enjoyed the action, some noted that the available maps felt small compared to previous entries in the series. Responding to a player complaint on X (formerly Twitter), Sirland explained that “speed is a factor of map size” and that DICE selected smaller maps for the beta to showcase the “full-octane version” of Battlefield 6. He reassured fans that larger maps do exist and that their pacing “scales accordingly”, hinting that players will see them “soon.”
Beta Maps vs. Full Game Maps
The open beta featured four maps: Iberian Offensive, Liberation Peak, Siege of Cairo, and Empire State (the latter only in the second weekend). At launch, five additional maps are planned: Operation Firestorm, Saints Quarter, New Sobek City, Mirak Valley, and Manhattan Bridge.
Of these, Mirak Valley is rumored to be the largest map in Battlefield 6, making it a strong candidate for what Sirland was teasing.
Technical Hiccups During Beta
Despite the positive reception, the beta wasn’t without its issues. Some players encountered anti-cheat conflicts, particularly with Riot’s Valorant. Because both games’ anti-cheat software requires kernel-level access, players running both titles had to uninstall Valorant to play Battlefield 6 without interference.
Looking Ahead
With confirmation of larger maps, Battlefield 6 appears to be catering to both fans of chaotic close-quarters combat and those who prefer sprawling, tactical engagements. The inclusion of maps like Mirak Valley could bring back the massive-scale warfare that has defined the franchise.