Battlefield 6 is officially set to launch on October 10, 2025, but the street date hasn’t been set everywhere.
Over the past few days, photos have surfaced across Reddit showing sealed PlayStation 5 copies already in players’ hands.
Some of these are the Phantom Edition, complete with European PEGI labels, suggesting retailers in certain regions have started selling or shipping stock early.
This isn’t the first time a major release has slipped ahead of schedule. Still, the situation surrounding Battlefield 6 has drawn unusual attention due to what’s reportedly happening once the disc is inserted into a console.
What’s Special About These Early Physical Copies?
Players who obtained an early copy say they were able to install and play immediately.
That’s notable because, unlike many modern AAA releases that ship with incomplete data, the PS5 disc seems to include the entire game.
Users report that they could jump straight into the single-player campaign without waiting for extra data.
For collectors or players with slower internet, this is a welcome change from the industry’s frequent “disc as a license key” approach.
Are the Servers Really Online Early?
What’s generating even more discussion is the claim that multiplayer servers are already active, with several early buyers saying the online modes connect and run at least enough to play matches or explore menus.
There’s no confirmation from EA or DICE that the servers have been officially opened, and early access was not advertised this year, unlike Battlefield 2042, which had structured pre-launch windows.
The servers might have gone live under the radar for reviewers and creators to test the finished build, a practice commonly seen in many competitive shooters.
If that’s the case, EA could reset all player progress when the full launch hits, so anyone playing now might lose stats and unlocks.
Can Early Players Find Full Matches?
Even if the servers are online, matchmaking may struggle to find enough players to fill large battles.
Early reports suggest that those with discs can at least enjoy the campaign and explore multiplayer, but big battles may not commence until the wider player base arrives on launch day.
For everyone planning to buy digitally or stick to the official schedule, nothing has changed.
EA still lists October 10 as the moment global servers go live, and preload unlock times are already public for each platform.
Players using EA Play Pro on PC will get the Phantom Edition that day as part of their subscription, while console players will join in at the same time.
In short, Battlefield 6 is leaking early into the wild. Some lucky players are not only exploring the campaign but also say they’re playing online before release.
Please note that this early access isn’t official, and progress could be lost, as well as things not working as expected, before October 10.
For most players, waiting for the full release with active servers and day-one patches is still the safest choice.
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