EA has announced a limited-time free-to-play trial period for Battlefield 6 as part of the Season 1: California Resistance mid-season update—giving new players full access to the game’s multiplayer experience for the first time since launch. This surprise move comes as DICE drops its biggest set of updates, balance tweaks, and new content for the season so far.

Here’s everything players need to know about the free trial window, what’s included, and why this is the perfect time to jump into Battlefield 6.

Battlefield 6 Free-to-Play Trial: Dates & Availability

EA is offering a limited free trial period allowing players to download and play Battlefield 6 at no cost across supported platforms.

Free-to-Play Trial Overview

• Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, and PC
• Cost: Completely free during the event
• Access: Full multiplayer functionality
• Progress: Carries over if players purchase the game

This is one of the most generous trial offerings DICE has released, giving players a real chance to test the game’s massive battles and destruction without restrictions.

What’s Included in the Battlefield 6 Trial

The trial isn’t a small demo—it’s the full core multiplayer experience, letting players jump into the heart of the Season 1 content drop.

Included With Free Trial:

• All California Resistance maps
• All game modes available in Season 1
• Full weapon and gadget unlock progression
• All Specialists and class updates
• Vehicle combat, infantry combat, and squad-based gameplay
• Access to mid-season fixes, balance changes, and improvements

Not Included

• Premium cosmetic bundles
• Battle Pass premium tiers
• Special seasonal rewards that require ownership

However, trial players can still earn free Battle Pass rewards.

Mid-Season Update Makes This the Best Time to Try Battlefield 6

The California Resistance mid-season patch brings some of the most requested improvements from the community—making the free period the perfect moment for new players to test the game.

Major improvements live during the trial:

• Better weapon balance across assault rifles, DMRs, and SMGs
• Updated vehicle handling
• Stronger squad revival and support mechanics
• More reliable hit registration
• Visual upgrades to damaged areas across California
• New mid-season assignments and challenges

DICE has been pushing hard to refine battlefield flow, map readability, and overall pacing, resulting in the smoothest version of Battlefield 6 so far.
Does Progress Carry Over After the Trial?

Yes. All progress players make during the free trial—including:

• Weapon XP
• Class unlocks
• Operator progress
• Cosmetics earned through free tiers
• Stat tracking
• Assignments completed

…will carry forward if they purchase the full game.

This makes the trial feel like a true onboarding period rather than a standalone demo.