We’ve had the taste of Battlefield 6 in our mouths for months. The beta was a huge success and left many begging for more. But one thing we didn’t know much about was the single player campaign — until now.
Battlefield 6’s campaign is short and sharp, giving players a taste of everything the main game (multiplayer) offers and more. It also delivers its fair share of jank, and it’s not something I’d recommend jumping into straight away.
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The BF6 Campaign
Explosions, intense firefights, tank battles, halo jumps — it has everything you’d expect from a modern war shooter.
Given how average I am at multiplayer (I have no shame in admitting that), I was most excited to dive into this one. But after playing the campaign, my excitement faded, leaving me a little disappointed — especially after experiencing the intensity of multiplayer.
In true Battlefield style, missions swap around to different soldiers, giving players different perspectives. It’s an interesting concept, but it can make it hard to connect with the characters. The moments with Dylan Murphy were the standout — especially at the end of that opening mission (yikes)!
Ultimately, the single player campaign does its job.
You’ll stay close to your squad, issue attack orders, and move from point to point; there’s not much room for exploration. It often feels like a stripped back multiplayer with linear objectives.
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The Highlights
Performance-wise, the PS5 Pro handles everything smoothly, even during heavier combat sequences.
A few missions stand out. The highlight is Brooklyn, a two-part operation where you must stop an impending attack on the city. It’s tense, cinematic, and easily the best section of the campaign.
I also enjoyed the missions where you got to take control of a vehicle or jump into the turret.
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There are collectibles hidden in every mission — though spotting them isn’t always easy. One exception: a dinosaur toy in the first room of the opening mission.
Each level has excellent lighting. Especially sequences in parks or the outdoors where the light can perfectly shine through trees.
All the screenshots in this article are captured on the PS5 Pro.
Under Fire
The first mission didn’t make the best first impression. I ran into checkpoint glitches, where objectives wouldn’t clear even after all enemies were defeated.
There were also moments where if my character wasn’t in the right position to an in-game cutscene — like opening a door or interacting with an NPC — it’d slide awkwardly into place.
Speaking of NPCs, sometimes they had no idea what they were doing.
Lip-syncing is hit and miss — while the pre-rendered cutscenes look great, in-game NPCs sometimes feel dubbed, with eyes that never quite focus where they should. It’s awkward to watch.
One early mission tasks you with destroying anti-aircraft guns. The overall level design is fine, but the payoff feels flat. In one encounter, I shot down an enemy helicopter with a grenade launcher — it didn’t react, then suddenly exploded and vanished. The opposite of the cinematic chaos that makes multiplayer shine.
Enemies drop like flies, and their bodies disappear seconds later, leaving behind piles of guns. It’s hard not to notice. Surely the PS5 Pro could handle a few corpses on screen?
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Should You Buy Battlefield 6?
If you’re after a strong single player narrative, there are better options out there. But if you’re picking up Battlefield 6 for its multiplayer — you’re in for a treat. Overall, the campaign is good — not great, but passable.
It doesn’t do anything groundbreaking, and its story feels more Call of Duty than Battlefield. Hopefully with a patch or two the single player mode will more enjoyable… Until then, see you on the Battlefield.
Battlefield 6 launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on October 11th. It retails for around $110 AUD.
Quest Daily scores Battlefield 6’s single-player campaign:
7/10
Early access to Battlefield 6 was supplied to Quest Daily by EA.
