Electronic Arts and the development team have confirmed that the single-player campaign for the upcoming Battlefield 6 will have only nine missions. This announcement comes just two weeks before the game’s launch. The short mission count, first noted through internal tracking and later reported by various outlets, means players can expect to finish the campaign in about four to six hours. This makes it one of the shortest single-player experiences in the franchise’s recent history, similar to Battlefield 5, which also had a streamlined narrative.
Beyond the concerns about length, early feedback on the campaign’s quality is stirring up debate in the community. After the official gameplay reveal and access granted to some content creators, reports labeled the experience as “forgettable” and, in some cases, “poorly designed.” Fans who watched the footage online criticized strange NPC behavior and an unexpected lack of visual quality. This highlights a growing worry that the single-player part may be underdeveloped. Additionally, news that players will need an active internet connection to access this nine-mission campaign—which takes place across three different continents—has raised more doubts among players.
Although the focus is on the single-player’s limited scope, this announcement emphasizes a clear strategy from the development team: the importance of the multiplayer experience. Historically, the Battlefield series has thrived on large-scale, open multiplayer environments, often considering the campaign a secondary feature. This focus on multiplayer seems justified, as the recent open beta was reported as the largest in franchise history, surpassing major player records on PC platforms. The studio has made it clear that the new game aims to align more closely with successful predecessors like Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4.
This increased attention on multiplayer follows the challenging launch of the previous installment. Studio leaders have expressed a strong “duty” to make Battlefield 6 the best entry in the series. While the confirmed runtime for the single-player campaign may disappoint players looking for a lengthy narrative, the true measure of the game’s success will depend on the quality, stability, and ongoing support of its online experience. This online component is the core identity of the Battlefield brand as it prepares for release.
