Battlefield 6 beta access grants players a first look at the game's map selection, which directly impacts gameplay style, vehicle availability, and the overall pace of each match. Understanding which maps are available in the beta, along with their unique characteristics, helps players prepare for the kinds of engagements they’ll face and informs squad strategy from the start.

Battlefield 6 Beta Map List and Rotation

During the Battlefield 6 beta, not all launch maps are available. Instead, the beta is divided into two weekends, each featuring a specific set of maps and modes. This approach allows EA to test different gameplay environments and gather feedback on map design, balance, and technical performance.

Week 1: Initial Map Selection

Step 1: Access the Battlefield 6 beta during the first weekend to play on the following maps:

  • Iberian Offensive – Urban combat set in Gibraltar, featuring narrow streets, alleyways, and a mix of open and close-quarters areas. Tanks and ground vehicles are present, but there are no air vehicles.
  • Liberation Peak – A mountainside map in Tajikistan that supports combined arms gameplay. This is the only week 1 map with jets and helicopters, allowing for aerial combat alongside infantry and armored vehicles.
  • Siege of Cairo – Central Cairo’s dense city streets offer close-quarters infantry battles and limited tank warfare. The layout encourages frequent firefights through alleys and building interiors, with no air vehicles available.

These maps are available across several core modes, including Conquest, Breakthrough, Domination, King of the Hill, and Closed Weapon Conquest. Each mode shifts the focus between large-scale objectives and intense close-quarters firefights.

Week 2: Expanded Map Access

Step 2: During the second weekend, the map pool expands with the addition of a new infantry-focused map:

  • Empire State – Set in Brooklyn, New York, this map is designed exclusively for infantry combat. Expect vertical gameplay across alleys, rooftops, and city streets, with no vehicles in play.

Alongside Empire State, the three maps from week 1 (Iberian Offensive, Liberation Peak, and Siege of Cairo) remain available. Additional game modes, such as Rush and Squad Deathmatch, are introduced, giving players new ways to experience each environment.

Battlefield 6 Maps. Source: EA

Characteristics of Battlefield 6 Beta Maps

The beta map selection emphasizes fast-paced, infantry-centric combat, with most maps featuring limited or no air vehicles. Here’s how each map shapes gameplay:

  • Siege of Cairo and Iberian Offensive prioritize urban warfare with frequent close encounters, minimal verticality, and restricted flanking routes. Tanks are present, but air support is absent.
  • Liberation Peak stands out by supporting jets and helicopters, offering open terrain and sniper sightlines. However, the map’s design channels action into choke points, keeping engagements frequent and direct.
  • Empire State removes vehicles entirely, focusing on pure infantry tactics and rooftop skirmishes. This map is ideal for players who prefer fast respawns and constant action.

Compared to previous Battlefield betas, the current selection is smaller and more focused on infantry combat. Community feedback indicates that this is a notable shift from the series’ traditional emphasis on large, open, combined arms maps. The beta’s map design tests the core gunplay and destruction systems, while larger and more vehicle-heavy maps are expected at launch.

Upcoming Launch Maps Not in the Beta

While the beta only features four maps, the full launch will include several additional environments with varying scales and gameplay styles. Notable upcoming maps include:

  • Operation Firestorm – A returning classic, featuring large-scale combined arms warfare with jets, helicopters, tanks, and infantry.
  • Kundara Valley – Expected to be one of the largest launch maps, designed for all-out warfare with every vehicle type.
  • Manhattan Bridge, Saints Quarter, and New Sobek City – Each offers a unique mix of close-quarters and vehicle combat, with some supporting aerial vehicles and others remaining infantry-focused.

Players looking for traditional Battlefield experiences with expansive environments and full combined arms gameplay will need to wait for the full release. EA has confirmed that additional maps will arrive post-launch, and community feedback may influence future map design and rotation.

Knowing which maps are in the Battlefield 6 beta helps set expectations for map scale, playstyle, and available vehicles. As the beta progresses, keep an eye out for updates and prepare for a broader map selection at launch.