Battlefield 6 has been off to a solid start, and players are relatively pleased with all of the changes thus far, for the most part.
Season 2 is now here, and there's going to be phases of updates coming in the next month or two, and Nightfall wil be first on the docket.
Here's all we know.
Battlefield 6 Season 2 'Nightfall' Update: Release Date, Patch Notes and More
Battlefield 6 has been off to a flying start, as EA is committed to listening to players, and it shows with the smooth release thus far.
Similar to Season 1, EA will be rolling out phases for their updates this season, as the game will be getting a major chunk of content in the form of Nightfall. This update has already been announced to be released on March 17th as well.
In terms of content that will be coming to the game during this update, we know of the following so far:
Later in March, it’s lights out across Battlefield 6 and REDSEC.
Nightfall, the second phase of Season 2, continues the story of Pax Armata in Battlefield 6 as they advance into Hagental Base. Meanwhile, REDSEC will get a taste of Hagental Base as part of a limited-time Gauntlet Mode, as well as a brand new “point of interest” when the underground tunnels of Fort Lyndon are unlocked…
NEW BATTLEFIELD 6 SEASON 2 NIGHTFALL IN-SEASON CONTENT
The fight doesn’t stop when the lights go out. Under the cover of darkness or the bright lights that welcome chaotic infantry-based combat, prepare to infiltrate Hagental Base.
NEW MAP: HAGENTAL BASE, SUPPORTING INFANTRY-ONLY MODES
Plunge beneath the mountains and prepare for gripping underground close-quarters combat. Flank through tunnels, cave the ceilings in, or lurk in the shadows for an unexpected ambush.
Advancing the narrative of the War of 2027, this base is crucial to the success of Pax Armata’s advance or the breaking point that can fracture the entire faction. The inspiration for Hagental Base comes from Battlefield’s history of underground operations - Metro and Locker - as well as other memories from Battlefield 3: Close Quarters expansion and Hardline. With plenty of flanking routes and destructible environment pieces, Hagental Base demands intense focus across the entire squad, with an emphasis on gadgets that take advantage of this enclosed space.
NIGHTFALL LIMITED-TIME MODE
Step into the shadows. Hagental Base has been transformed into a corridor of darkness, where visibility is low and night vision gadgets are vital for survival.
All combatants will have night vision goggles as a free gadget similar to the mask Gadget to come with the VL-7 Limited-Time Mode. NVGs recharge over time and can cut through darkness, but light sources - e.g. an overhead fixture or an enemy’s flashlight - can effectively blind the user. Thermal scopes and flashlights are also potential options for navigating through the darkness, so be prepared to work with your squad to combine these solutions and move with precision, caution, and strategy.
NEW REDSEC SEASON 2 NIGHTFALL IN-SEASON CONTENT
Move with caution.
When Nightfall comes in Season 2, Fort Lyndon will be expanded beneath the surface with Defense Testing Complex 3, a brand-new point of interest. Rather test your tactics in Hagental Base? Then enter the limited-time Gauntlet: Nightfall, enhanced with new darkness features where night vision goggles are vital to push ahead and secure the win.
GAUNTLET: NIGHTFALL LIMITED-TIME MODE
This is no ordinary Gauntlet: based on the new Battlefield 6 map Hagental Base, this limited-time mode will test your teamwork, precision, and - with the introduction of darkness - the use of NVGs, flashlights, and thermal attachments to cut through both the dead of night and the deadly competition.
Gauntlet: Nightfall will use only a select pool of operations, such as Vendetta and Contract, that best fit the intricate abandoned base. Also, the limited-time mode will not use the standard Squad size. But if you love more tactical experiences in the Battlefield universe, then don’t be afraid of the dark and prepare for the thrill of Nightfall.
DEFENSE TESTING COMPLEX 3 - NEW FORT LYNDON POI
Drop down and conceal your squad. A new underground testing facility will open up beneath the surface of Fort Lyndon: a network of tunnels, ideal for traversing the massive Californian battleground in secrecy.
In addition to providing a covert route through portions of the map, Testing Complex 3 includes plenty of chests, abandoned from those who once defended this site, that can bolster your loadout. However, most of the complex’s access points are sealed off, making the rappel lines the only escape means when the circle of death closes in…
NEW BATTLEFIELD 6 AND REDSEC SEASON 2 NIGHTFALL IN-SEASON CONTENT
The return of two Hardware pieces from Battlefield’s past - the dirt bike and CZ3A1 SMG - as well as a new sidearm, additional attachments, a Bonus Path, and Portal additions are set to complete this mid-season update:
NEW VEHICLE: DIRT BIKE - HAYES M1030-1 (NATO) and TM/O 450 (Pax Armata)
What happens when a motorbike is fed jet fuel? The Dirt Bike, to be available for both factions of the War of 2027 as part of the Season 2 Nightfall update.
This motorbike will be the fastest land vehicle in the game, at the cost of leaving its operator - and its backseat passenger - completely exposed to the elements of the battlefield.
NEW SUBMACHINE GUN: CZ3A1
Battlefield 4 veterans know the power of the CZ3A1 SMG. Overwhelming in terms of fire rate - over 1,000 RPM - and recoil, this aggressive close-quarters tool is great for quickly eliminating threats at close range.
NEW SIDEARM: VZ.61
Sidearms will no longer be a choice between semi-automatic pistols and revolvers after the VZ.61 rips into the category for the Nightfall Update. Like its SMG counterpart, this compact machine pistol sacrifices accuracy for a high rate of fire, making it most effective in close quarters.
NEW ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS
Alongside two new weapons, except several free additional attachments - including a light-and-laser underbarrel combo and a hybrid sight combining a standard red dot optic and a thermal scope - to be unlocked via challenges. These attachments, much like the Rail Cover and Slim Handstop, are great ways to remix a favorite weapon from launch, or a new favorite released in Season 1 or 2.
SEASON 2 NIGHTFALL PORTAL UPDATES
At Nightfall launch, expect several quality of life improvements to the Portal SDK Tool, as well as a scripted camera that can allow for unique in-game perspectives in Custom Experiences.
NIGHTFALL BONUS PATH
Get the most out of Nightfall through the limited-time Bonus Path to be released in-season, which includes the new CZ3A1 SMG, several Customization Rewards, and a Battle Pass XP Boost as free rewards. Battle Pass owners can also unlock a Weapon Package primed to shoot the lights out, as well as a Soldier Skin and additional Customization Rewards.
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