Battlefield 6 launches without a first-party Zombies playlist, but that hasn’t stopped players from making their own. Using the game’s Portal toolset, creators have built wave-based “Zombies” experiences that bring horde survival, on-map weapon purchases, room unlocking, and a Mystery Box–style random weapon draw into DICE’s sandbox. It’s a mashup that feels familiar if you’ve spent time in round-based survival modes, and it’s already drawing big attention.

What “Zombies” means in Battlefield 6 (Portal)

Portal is Battlefield 6’s custom mode framework, letting players script rules, logic, and progression on top of existing maps and assets. The standout “Zombies” experiences use that flexibility to simulate a round-based horde loop: survive progressively tougher waves, earn currency, and spend it to improve your loadout or open new spaces.

One of the most played builds right now comes from creator phiality9070, with an experience code of 2Z1E. Other Portal showcases demonstrate how far creators are pushing the toolset beyond standard modes, with nods to classic competitive arenas and stunt-style challenges — proof that the Zombies variant sits inside a broader wave of community-made experiments.

How to play Battlefield 6 “Zombies” via Portal

You don’t download anything extra; you join through Battlefield 6’s Portal browser. The exact menu labels can vary by platform, but the flow is straightforward:

  • Open Battlefield 6 and go to the Portal section.
  • Use the experience search or code entry and input 2Z1E to load the custom Zombie mode by phiality9070.
  • Join an active server running the mode, or host your own session for friends.
Note: Community servers come and go. If a code or server isn’t available, search for “Zombies” inside Portal to find other live variants with similar rules.

What you can expect in these modes

Feature How it works
Horde rounds Enemies spawn in escalating waves; you clear a round to progress and earn currency.
Weapon buying Spend round earnings at defined spots on the map to pick up stronger guns.
Room unlocking Open new areas to access better angles, gear locations, or safer holdouts.
Mystery Box–style draw Use currency on a randomized roll for a high-tier weapon at the risk of getting something basic.
Co-op focus Designed to be played with a squad; communication and role coverage help in later waves.

These are community builds, so balance and pacing vary by server. Expect frequent iteration: creators tweak spawn rates, weapon costs, and health scaling as players find optimal strategies.

Key dates: a crowded launch week

The busiest window for these Portal Zombies modes lines up with two major beats:

Date Event Details
October 9 Black Ops 6 free access begins Includes campaign, 40+ multiplayer maps, and six Zombies maps for a limited time.
October 10 Battlefield 6 release Full game launch alongside active Portal servers hosting community “Zombies” variants.
October 16 (10am PT) Black Ops 6 free access ends Trial window closes the week after Battlefield 6 arrives.

The overlap is hard to miss: one franchise is offering an official Zombies suite during the exact week the other is leaning on community-made versions. For Battlefield players curious about a round-based survival flavor, Portal is where that experimentation is happening.

What this is not

There’s no built-in, first-party Zombies playlist in Battlefield 6 right now. The “Zombies” label in this context refers to community-created Portal experiences that emulate a familiar loop using Battlefield mechanics. That distinction matters for three reasons:

  • Availability can fluctuate. Servers may be full, empty, or offline as hosts rotate.
  • Rules can differ. Weapon pricing, round timers, and enemy behavior are creator-defined and may change.
  • Progression is separate. Expect Portal-specific progression rather than a dedicated Zombies meta.

Why it works in Battlefield

Battlefield’s sandbox lends itself to crowd-control and last-stand scenarios: large playspaces, punchy ballistics, and clear sightlines for teammates to anchor lanes or kite enemies. Portal scripting fills in the missing pieces — currency, choke point gating, and randomized gun pulls — to create a steady power curve and a reason to “open just one more door.” It feels different from traditional Battlefield modes without abandoning the series’ core feel.

Where to start

If you want the purest snapshot of the format, start with 2Z1E by phiality9070 in Portal. From there, browse active servers with “Zombies” in the name. You’ll quickly find variants tuned for quicker rounds, harder early waves, or specific map layouts. Bring friends — these modes are built for squads — and expect to wipe a few runs while you learn routes and buy orders.

The takeaway is simple: Battlefield 6 doesn’t ship with an official Zombies mode, but players have already built compelling stand-ins with Portal. If you’re chasing wave-based chaos during launch week, the community’s versions are live, varied, and evolving fast.