- Primary Subject: Battlefield 6 Season 2: Nightfall (Update 1.2.2.0)
- Key Update: The Nightfall update introduces the underground Hagental Base map, night-vision combat mechanics, and the CZ3A1 Submachine Gun.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: March 16, 2026
- Quick Answer: Battlefield 6 Update 1.2.2.0 downloads begin March 17 at 09:00 UTC, with all Nightfall Season 2 content officially going live three hours later at 12:00 UTC.
Battlefield 6 is preparing to release the second phase of Season 2, Nightfall, alongside a huge patch update that sets out to provide various fixes and QoL improvements based on player feedback.
Amid growing community unrest over the lack of content, EA and Battlefield Studios are hoping to bring some life back into the game as player numbers continue to dwindle.
Here's everything you need to know about the introduction of Nightfall and Update 1.2.2.0, including download and official launch times.
Nightfall Update Download Times
Before all new Nightfall content officially goes live in Battlefield 6 on March 17, players will be able to install Update 1.2.2.0 in advance, with Nightfall updates and challenges then appearing in-game.
Here's when the update will become available to download:
- 09:00 UTC
- 09:00 UK (GMT)
- 10:00 Europe (CET)
- 13:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST)
- 21:00 New Zealand (NZDT)
Nightfall Update Launch Times
Three hours after the update drops, all Battlefield 6 Season 2: Nightfall content will go live, including the new Hagental Base map, limited-time modes, weapons, vehicles, REDSEC expansion updates, and seasonal events.
Here are the exact launch times for Nightfall:
- 12:00 UTC
- 12:00 UK (GMT)
- 13:00 Europe (CET)
- 16:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST)
- 00:00 New Zealand (NZDT - March 18)
What's Included In Nightfall?
Nightfall will continue the story of Pax Armata in Battlefield 6 as they advance into Hagental Base, a new playable underground map. Accompanying Hagental Base will be a limited-time mode which sees the map plunged into darkness. Players will have night vision goggles as a free gadget, similar to the gas mask included with Phase One's VL-7 mode.
Joining the new map in Phase Two is the CZ3A1 Submachine Gun and the VZ.61 Sidearm, both based on the real-life Scorpion and Škorpion models. Rounding off the new hardware will be the Dirt Bike, which is set to become the fastest land vehicle in the game.
Meanwhile, REDSEC will also 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 become unlocked.
Additional content throughout Nightfall will include new attachments obtainable via challenges, a limited-time Bonus Path, and Portal updates.
Phase Two of Battlefield 6 Season 2 will run for four weeks, beginning on March 17 and ending on April 14, when it is replaced by the third and final phase.
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