The chatter surrounding the upcoming public test for Battlefield 6 is intensifying. With testing kicking off this weekend, a wealth of details regarding new content and the roadmap ahead has been released.

Electronic Arts (EA) shared detailed information about the public test on the official Battlefield 6 website on the 5th. The testing period is split into two distinct weeks. Each week offers unique maps and content, and players can earn various rewards, such as skins, by completing weekly challenges and leveling up.

Week one features maps including the Siege of Cairo, the Peak of Liberation, and the Iberian Offensive. These battlefields offer added depth as objective layouts and destructible elements change depending on the game mode. In week two, the roster expands to include a map set at the Empire State Building in Brooklyn, New York. This area is designed as an infantry-focused arena for explosive skirmishes. Additionally, players can experience Rush mode, a competitive objective-based mode involving military communication systems, alongside Squad Deathmatch.

The 'Battle Royale' mode, which many users were anticipating, will not be available in this test. According to various overseas media and sources, this content is expected to arrive in the future. It is projected that it will be accessible through 'Battlefield Labs' rather than a separate public test. Leaked footage has teased a large mansion with grassy grounds, featuring various vehicles such as tanks and golf carts, along with a wall of fire consuming the area.

Meanwhile, EA has detailed various balance changes and new content on the official Battlefield 6 website. The most notable change involves the improvement of the four class archetypes. The Assault class is receiving a significant boost to its squad-support utility. The Adrenaline Syringe now clears flash and stun effects, increases resistance to explosive and incendiary damage, and grants a movement speed buff. Furthermore, the Respawn Beacon, previously a tool for the Recon class, has been reassigned to the Assault class.

The Engineer class is considered well-balanced in terms of vehicle combat and explosives, so EA plans to monitor its performance in large-scale battles and gather player feedback. The Support class has received generally positive feedback, but the team is still collecting data for further improvements, specifically focusing on supply crate regeneration rates and the impact of primary weapon buffs.

The Recon class is focusing on enhancing its role in misinformation and sabotage. One of the training paths has been replaced with a 'Special Operations' focus, similar to the explosive-specialized class from Battlefield 2. Players choosing this path can look forward to stealthier movement, with higher levels unlocking features such as sidearm detection and the ability to remain undetected while prone.