When EA revealed Battlefield 6, fans immediately wondered if the game would also land on last-gen consoles.
Battlefield 6 skips last-gen entirely and is launching solely on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Store pages on the PlayStatiomun Store, Microsoft Store, Steam, and Epic Games Store all list only current-gen platforms.
The lack of a PS4 or Xbox One release makes it clear that last-gen users won’t get access.
Why Did EA Skip PS4 and Xbox One?
This choice is a turning point for the franchise because earlier entries like Battlefield 2042 were released on both console generations, and that caused problems.
Players using older consoles described worse visuals, scaled-down maps, and an overall reduced experience.
EA and DICE are leaving PS4 and Xbox One behind so Battlefield 6 can be built with no limitations.
Decade-old machines could not handle 64-player battles, large environments, and dynamic destruction at a stable performance level.
We are nearly five years into the PS5 and Xbox Series generation, and most active players have already moved on from PS4 and Xbox One.
Both studios and players are now urging the industry to move on from last-gen consoles.
Fans often argue that sticking with old consoles keeps new games from reaching their full potential.
The fact that franchises like Call of Duty still release new titles on PS4 and Xbox One has raised questions about whether those decisions are limiting the series.
Battlefield 6 avoids this trap by focusing squarely on the newer platforms. That doesn’t mean players aren’t disappointed.
Plenty of fans who haven’t upgraded were hoping for one last big Battlefield release on their older systems.
Could a Last-Gen Port Still Happen?
The footage and system requirements make it clear that last-gen consoles wouldn’t deliver the same Battlefield experience.
Ensuring the Series S could handle the game required more development work, which shows how taxing the game already is.
For those wondering if a late port could appear, the chances look slim. EA’s official FAQ confirms that Battlefield 6 launches on October 10, 2025, only for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The series shows no trace of last-gen support, and unlike other franchises that circle back with pared-down ports, Battlefield isn’t doing the same.
In fact, developers are already looking ahead to enhancements for the PS5 Pro and possibly even laying the groundwork for the next console cycle.
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