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Season 5: Siege of Las Vegas
Battlefield 6 Season 5, Siege of Las Vegas, began October 13, 2026 with the Vegas Strip and Area 51 maps, four new weapons, Rapid Royale and a Dead Space crossover.
Battlefield 6 Season 5, “Siege of Las Vegas”, began on October 13, 2026 and kicks off the game’s second year on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. EA calls it its biggest season yet: three new maps set around Las Vegas and the Nevada desert, two reworked maps, six new weapons and two vehicles, rolled out in three phases through December.
At a glance
| Start date | October 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Phases | Siege of Las Vegas (Oct 13), Casino Heist (Nov 10), Frozen Aces (Dec 8) |
| New maps | Vegas Strip, Area 51, European Casino (plus a later map) |
| Reworked maps | Blackwell Fields, New Sobek City |
| New features | Server Browser and Platoons (December 8) |
| Removed | Gauntlet left the game on October 13 |
Phase 1: Siege of Las Vegas (October 13)
- Vegas Strip: all-out war on the casino boulevard.
- Area 51: a desert base map.
- Weapons: Mk 24 assault rifle, RSPR submachine gun, Z84M light machine gun and the ELR-40 bolt-action sniper rifle, which has a custom single-shot ammunition option.
- REDSEC: Rapid Royale, a faster battle royale for trios and solos, plus a Ranked BR season and the REDSEC Open Series.
- Convergence event: a limited-time Dead Space crossover for Halloween that starts with a discovery beneath Area 51.
Phase 2: Casino Heist (November 10)
- European Casino: an infantry-focused map with destructible paths.
- Casino Heist: a limited-time event.
Phase 3: Frozen Aces (December 8)
- Operation High Roller: a new event.
- Server Browser and Platoons: two long-requested community features.
- Reworked maps: Blackwell Fields and New Sobek City return with changes based on player feedback.
- More weapons and gear, and the B-81 Cavalry.
A third new map and an Elite Series with cash prizes are planned for later in the season; dates have not been announced.
FAQ
When is the next Season 5 update?
Casino Heist, with the European Casino map, is scheduled for November 10, 2026. Frozen Aces follows on December 8, 2026.
Does Battlefield 6 have a server browser?
It is coming with the Frozen Aces update on December 8, 2026, together with Platoons.
Is Gauntlet still in the game?
No. Gauntlet was removed when Season 5 began on October 13.
Other Battlefield 6 seasons
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