Battlefield 6 Leak Reveals Upcoming Skins as Launch Approaches

With less than two months until launch, Battlefield 6 continues to generate buzz as data miners uncover new details about the full release. The latest leak offers fans an early look at upcoming skins, reinforcing the game’s grounded style. Unlike Call of Duty, which has drawn criticism for its over-the-top cosmetics, Battlefield 6 seems committed to maintaining a more authentic aesthetic.

Post-Beta Changes and Gameplay Adjustments

Following two successful open beta weekends, DICE is preparing to roll out significant updates before the October 10 release. Among the studio’s top priorities are addressing community feedback on controversial elements, such as the return of Rush mode and the game’s divisive movement system. While opinions remain split, DICE has confirmed plans to heavily nerf movement in order to deliver what it calls “a more balanced and traditional Battlefield experience.”

Data Miner Leak: NATO Skins Preview

The push for realism extends to cosmetics as well. A recent leak from data miner 1BF on Twitter revealed several new skin variants, all reportedly linked to the game’s NATO faction. Some of the assets remain untextured and may not reflect their final design, but they provide a clear glimpse into DICE’s vision. Players who pre-ordered the Phantom Edition also appear to have received an early preview of exclusive skins through this leak.

Battlefield vs. Call of Duty: A Cosmetic Divide

Cosmetic items and character skins have become a central selling point in the FPS genre, largely due to Call of Duty’s increasingly outlandish approach. What began in titles like Advanced Warfare, Ghosts, and Black Ops 2 has escalated in recent entries, with Black Ops 6 introducing crossover skins featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and American Dad’s Stan Smith. Many longtime fans argue that the franchise has lost its identity.

Activision has also announced that these unconventional skins will carry forward into Black Ops 7, a decision that has left some players eager to switch to a more grounded alternative—Battlefield 6.

A Record-Breaking Beta Signals Momentum

If early numbers are any indication, Battlefield 6 is already making waves. Its open beta attracted more than 521,000 concurrent players on Steam during its first few days—outperforming Call of Duty’s peak by over 30,000 players, a record that had stood for nearly three years.

With a strong showing in testing and a clear commitment to authenticity, Battlefield 6 is shaping up to be a major contender in the shooter space when it launches later this year.