Battlefield 6 Skipping Game Pass, Coming to Another Subscription
▼ Summary
– EA Play Pro subscribers get early access to Battlefield 6’s open beta on August 7-8, along with other perks like day-one access to premium game editions.
– EA Play Pro costs $17/month or $120/year and includes the $100 Phantom Edition of Battlefield 6 at launch, featuring exclusive cosmetics and a Season 1 battle pass.
– Standard EA Play members ($6/month or $40/year) receive an EA Play Deployment Pack with XP boosts and cosmetics but no early beta access or full game entitlement.
– Battlefield 6 launches on October 10 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, aiming to be a spiritual successor to Battlefield 3 and 4.
– Players can also access the early beta window by signing up for Battlefield Labs before July 31 or obtaining a code via Twitch.
Battlefield 6 won’t be joining Xbox Game Pass at launch, but EA Play Pro subscribers will gain exclusive benefits, including early beta access and premium edition perks. The game’s publisher has detailed what members of its higher-tier subscription service can expect, offering a compelling reason to opt for the pricier plan.
EA Play Pro, the premium version of EA’s subscription model, costs $17 per month or $120 annually. For that price, members unlock day-one access to deluxe editions of EA’s biggest releases, including Battlefield 6’s Phantom Edition, valued at $100. This version bundles the base game with exclusive cosmetics, XP boosts, and the Season 1 battle pass. Subscribers also get a 10% discount on EA digital purchases and a rotating library of older titles.
One standout perk is early entry to the open beta, running August 7–8, ahead of the public beta later that month. Alternatively, players who registered for Battlefield Labs before July 31 or secured beta codes through Twitch drops can also join during the early window.
Standard EA Play members ($6/month or $40/year) miss out on the full game and beta priority but receive an EA Play Deployment Pack with cosmetic items and XP boosts. While the base subscription doesn’t rival Game Pass’s value for Battlefield fans, the Pro tier delivers substantial incentives for dedicated players.
Scheduled for release on October 10, Battlefield 6 arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, marking the franchise’s first major installment since the divisive Battlefield 2042. This new entry aims to recapture the essence of fan-favorite titles like Battlefield 3 and 4, focusing on large-scale combat and tactical depth.
For those weighing their options, EA Play Pro’s Phantom Edition inclusion could justify the cost, especially for players eager to dive into the beta and secure premium content at launch. Meanwhile, standard EA Play offers a lighter alternative for casual fans.
(Source: GameSpot)
