After more than four hours with Battlefield 6’s multiplayer, I can now say that the super team’s confidence isn’t misplaced. Despite being three months from release, Battlefield 6 is the most fun I’ve had playing a multiplayer shooter all year long. And while much of what makes this game special isn’t necessarily new, it’s refreshing to see DICE and company finally get a grasp on what makes Battlefield tick. Battlefield 6 is the first modern-day Battlefield game since 2013. The game is still months away, but from the handful of hours I played, Battlefield 6 is already a frontrunner for 2025’s best competitive shooter.