Battlefield 6 free trial: Start and end date, maps, modes

EA is kicking off a week-long Battlefield 6 free trial just in time for the Thanksgiving break, giving players the perfect chance to dive into its massive and chaotic battles. You’ll be able to jump across several maps, test out different modes, and get a real feel for the game’s large-scale warfare, all without spending a cent.

Whether you’re a returning Battlefield veteran or someone curious about the franchise, this trial is basically your free ticket to the game’s signature destruction, vehicles, and all-out firefights. Here’s everything you need to know about the BF6 free trial.

When does Battlefield 6 free trial start and end?

According to the Battlefield 6 and REDSEC Season 1 roadmap, the free trial will run from Nov. 25, at 6am CT / 4am PT / 7am ET / 12pm GMT to Dec. 2, at the same time, giving you a full week to drop into the chaos and see what BF6 is all about.

BF6 free trial maps and modes

EA has confirmed that the free trial features three maps and three playlists that cover five game modes. The map rotation includes:

• Siege of Cairo
• Blackwell Fields
• Eastwood

These three maps cover everything from tight urban fights to wide-open vehicle battlegrounds. As for the playlists and modes, players can jump into the following:

• Initiation Breakthrough (48-player and bot multiplayer experience)
• Team Tactical Modes: Sabotage and Team Deathmatch
• All-out Warfare: Conquest, Escalation, and Breakthrough

How to play Battlefield 6 for free

You can jump into the BF6 free trial by downloading the free-to-play Battlefield REDSEC on whatever platform you prefer.

If you’re already playing REDSEC, all your progress, including your Career Rank, Hardware Unlocks and Levels, and customization items will automatically carry over into the free trial. Everything you earn during the free week will also transfer to the full Battlefield 6 once you purchase it, so this is your chance to try it out and keep every bit of progress you make.

If you want to catch up on what’s new with the game, check out our breakdown of the Battlefield 6 update 1.1.2.0, which covers everything from the California Resistance event to weapon and gameplay balance adjustments.