Battlefield 6 Season 1 is officially live, marking the beginning of a new era for EA’s large-scale shooter. The update delivers a significant amount of new content, including maps, weapons, game modes, and a highly anticipated battle royale experience called REDSEC.
Alongside these gameplay additions, EA has introduced two major systems to deepen player engagement — the Battle Pass and the Battlefield Pro program. Both aim to expand long-term progression, reward dedicated players, and build a more connected live-service ecosystem.
What Is the Battlefield 6 Battle Pass?
The Battle Pass in Battlefield 6 serves as a seasonal progression and rewards system, offering both cosmetic and functional content. Players can earn rewards by participating in standard multiplayer or the new REDSEC mode. Every match, objective, and completed mission contributes to Battle Pass progress.
Each season features over 100 tiers of rewards, divided into free and premium tracks. The free tiers ensure that every player, regardless of purchase, can access essential functional items like new weapons, attachments, and certain XP boosts. The premium version, available for 1,100 BFC (Battlefield Currency), unlocks access to every reward tier, along with several instant bonuses.
Players purchasing the Premium Battle Pass also receive:
- Instant unlocks of new soldier skins and weapons (such as the Pax Armata Support Class Brodie and SOR-300SC Carbine Rifle)
- A 10% Battle Pass progression boost for faster tier advancement
- A 30-minute Career XP boost for immediate ranking gains
- Exclusive cosmetic items like parachutes, emblems, and vehicle skins
- 64-player server hosting access, available even for those who don’t own Battlefield 6 directly
The Battle Pass will remain available from October 28 until the end of Season 1, after which all unclaimed rewards will be locked until potentially reintroduced in later events or stores.
Rewards in the Battlefield 6 Premium Battle Pass
The premium track offers a mix of cosmetic and performance-oriented rewards, including:
- Soldier Skins: Brodie (Support Class), SSG Hawkinson (Recon), and Ramona Stoica (Support)
- Weapon Package: SOR-300SC Carbine Rifle “Wild Beast” variant
- Parachute Skin: Transparency
- XP Boosts: Global and career-level accelerators to progress faster in Season 1
- Customisation Options: Unique skins, banners, and player cards exclusive to premium owners
Each tier introduces new personalisation options, enabling players to customise the appearance and loadouts of their soldiers, vehicles, and profiles.
What is Battlefield Pro in Battlefield 6?
Battlefield Pro (BF Pro) represents the next step beyond the standard Battle Pass. This upgraded plan offers access to all premium tiers plus a new set of Pro-exclusive content and additional perks designed for the most active players.
Unlike the Premium Battle Pass, Battlefield Pro must be purchased directly using real-world currency — priced at $24.99 / £21.99, or the equivalent in local regions.
With Battlefield Pro, players instantly unlock:
- 25 Battle Pass Tier Skips to advance rapidly through the reward ladder
- Exclusive Soldier Skins like Karlo Kolar (Engineer Class, “Ignition” variant)
- New Weapon Packages, such as the NVO-228E Assault Rifle “Tactician” loadout
- Cosmetic Items including the “Cross Point” Combat Knife and “True Dominion” Vehicle Skin
- Enhanced Gameplay Bonuses, including a 15% global XP boost, extra challenge rerolls, and a 60-minute Hardware XP boost
- Expanded Server Hosting, allowing up to 100-player persistent servers for custom matches
- Access to a dedicated Battlefield Pro radio station within all in-game vehicles
Essentially, Battlefield Pro not only accelerates progression but also offers exclusive gear and customisation opportunities unavailable in the regular Battle Pass.
Battle Pass vs. Battlefield Pro: What’s the Difference?
While both systems are connected, they serve different audiences:
- The Battle Pass provides seasonal progression accessible to all players, with premium options for additional cosmetics and boosts. It’s ideal for casual players who want to unlock rewards naturally over time.
- Battlefield Pro, on the other hand, is a higher-tier subscription-like option that offers extra value for dedicated or competitive players who want immediate access to content, faster progression, and exclusive in-game features.
Another major distinction is the payment method: the Battle Pass can be purchased with Battlefield Currency (BFC), which players can earn or buy, while Battlefield Pro requires direct real-money payment.
Despite the tiered monetisation, EA has confirmed that all gameplay-impacting items, such as new weapons and attachments, remain free through the base Battle Pass progression, ensuring that players who choose not to spend money can still stay competitive.
The addition of the Battle Pass and Battlefield Pro signals a broader shift in how Battlefield 6 manages long-term player engagement. With live-service elements becoming central to the franchise, these systems aim to strike a balance between rewarding loyal players and keeping core gameplay accessible.
The first season, bolstered by the REDSEC mode and major content updates, positions Battlefield 6 as one of EA’s most ambitious multiplayer experiences in years. Whether you’re diving in for the cosmetics, the competitive edge, or the community-driven custom servers, Season 1 sets the tone for what could be a strong comeback for the Battlefield series.
