If you’re hoping to run Battlefield 6’s story with a squad, temper expectations: the campaign is designed as a solo-only experience. There’s no co‑op for story missions, and the developers built it around a single‑player, cinematic structure rather than shared progression or drop‑in partners. You’ll also need an internet connection to play the campaign, even though it’s not a multiplayer mode.

Battlefield 6 campaign co‑op (availability and requirements)

  • Campaign co‑op: Not supported. The story is built for one player and co‑op was not part of the design.
  • Always online: An internet connection is required to download critical updates and to play the campaign.
  • Tutorial vs. standalone: The campaign isn’t positioned as a tutorial for multiplayer. It stands on its own and introduces the world, characters, and scenarios that multiplayer builds on.

Note: There’s no indication that campaign co‑op is planned post‑launch. Treat the solo‑only design as final unless the publisher says otherwise.

Quick comparison: co‑op across recent Battlefield games

Game Campaign co‑op Other co‑op / PvE options Notes
Battlefield 3 Yes (separate co‑op missions) N/A beyond co‑op mission list Co‑op was distinct from the main story.
Battlefield 2042 No campaign All‑Out Warfare with AI soldiers; Hazard Zone squads; Portal user‑made PvE Supports leveling gear in PvE up to certain caps in some modes.
Battlefield 6 No (solo‑only) Multiplayer modes for squad play (e.g., Conquest, Rush, TDM, Domination) Internet connection required even for campaign.

How to play Battlefield 6 with friends

While the campaign is solo, Battlefield remains built around multiplayer squads. If you want cooperative play, your options sit in the multiplayer suite. Expect staples like:

  • Large‑scale modes such as Conquest and Rush, geared toward team play with squads and class roles.
  • Close‑quarters modes including Team Deathmatch and Domination for smaller, faster matches.
  • Custom or limited‑time playlists that rotate objectives and player counts.

The campaign’s squad‑focused storytelling (and its emphasis on roles) carries over thematically to multiplayer, where you can coordinate loadouts, revives, and objectives with friends.

Why the confusion? Battlefield’s history with campaign co‑op

Battlefield has experimented with co‑op before, which is why players often ask about it at launch:

  • Battlefield 3 included dedicated, two‑player co‑op missions alongside its single‑player campaign.
  • Recent entries leaned on co‑op‑like play elsewhere. Battlefield 2042 supports playing against AI soldiers in its core modes and shipped with squad‑based experiences like Hazard Zone, plus user‑made PvE setups through Portal.

Battlefield 6 goes a different way: a traditional single‑player campaign, and then a separate, expansive multiplayer offering for playing with friends.

FAQ: Battlefield 6 co‑op basics

  • Can two players play the campaign together? No. The campaign does not support co‑op.
  • Is the campaign always online? Yes. You need an internet connection to download updates and to play.
  • Does the campaign double as a multiplayer tutorial? No. It’s a self‑contained story that provides context for the broader world.
  • How do I play with friends? Use the multiplayer playlists and squad up for modes like Conquest, Rush, Team Deathmatch, and Domination.

Battlefield 6 splits the difference cleanly. Play the story solo, then bring a squad for the multiplayer modes built for cooperation. If you want co‑op‑style experiences with a narrative wrapper, Battlefield 3’s mission list and Battlefield 2042’s PvE options are the closest points of reference in the series’ recent history.