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Battlefield 6 Will Add Something Close To An Ultimate Ability For Each Class

Battlefield 6 classes will passively earn perks over the course of a match, culminating in a powerful active ability.

That's just part of how developer DICE is looking to double down on the unique strengths of each class in the next Battlefield. In a community update blog post, DICE further elaborated on the next Battlefield's class system, having previously revealed that Battlefield 6 wouldn't feature class-locked weapons.

It will, however, have what DICE is calling Training. Players will be able to choose between two different Training paths for each class. Training levels up over the course of a match by tackling objectives or engaging in teamplay, after which players gain more passive bonuses unique to the class. Upon reaching level-three Training, players can use an unique active class ability.

One example of a Training ability shared in the blog post is for the Recon class, which at level three will be able to call in a UAV that automatically spots enemies for a duration. Depending on the Training Path players select, their level-0, level-one, and level-two passive Training abilities will be different, though the level-three active ability will be the same, with only one active ability for each class. Triggering a level-three ability resets Training to level two, after which players will be able to start rebuilding charge on their level three ability.

Once again using the Recon class as an example, selecting the Sniper Training path grants improved spotting capabilities at level zero all the way to making it so enemies hit with sniper headshots becoming unrevivable at Training-level two. Alternatively, choosing the Pathfinder Training tree makes it so players move more quickly while crouched and prone at level zero and makes it so damaging enemies automatically spots them at level two. You can see the full Recon Training perk tree below.

Training looks to be a major new system in Battlefield 6--one that DICE states is there to incentivize players to efficiently engage in their chosen role and to promote teamplay. DICE did not reveal what the level-three abilities for the game's other three classes will be, but did note that the system has been available in the last two Battlefield Lab play sessions.

DICE additionally revealed the signature weapon class, traits, and gadgets for each of Battlefield 6's four classes. While players will be able to use any weapon with any class, using a class's signature weapon type will grant additional passive effects.

Assault

• Signature Weapon Class
  • Assault Rifles - faster sprint to shoot speeds and weapon swapping
• Signature Trait
  • Enhanced Mobility - reduced fall damage and no movement speed penalty from falls
• Signature Gadget
  • Adrenaline Injector - grants resistance to flash and stun effects, enhances sprint speed, reduces explosive damage, and amplifies enemy footsteps for a brief period.

Engineer

• Signature Weapon Class
  • Sub Machine Guns - improved hip-fire control with SMGs
• Signature Trait
  • Explosive Damage Resistance - reduced damage from explosives
• Signature Gadget
  • Repair Tool - used to repair vehicles

Support

• Signature Weapon Class
  • Light Machine Guns - no sprint speed penalties when using LMGs
• Signature Trait
  • Faster Revive - revives downed teammates faster
• Signature Gadget
  • Supply Bag - heals and resupplies ammo to nearby allies

Recon

• Signature Weapon Class
  • Sniper Rifle - decreased scope sway, improved breath holding, and faster rechambering between shots
• Signature Trait
  • Aim Spotting - aiming down sights at enemies automatically spots them
• Signature Gadget
  • Motion Sensor - tracks enemy movement with a limited range

DICE stated it is continuing to makes changes over the course of its various Battlefield Lab playtests, noting that it has removed Ballistic Armor based on player feedback and is looking to make more improvements to movement, animation, and vehicle handling.

Those looking to go hands-on with the new Battlefield can sign up for Battlefield Labs for a chance to join future play tests. In an earnings call from May, EA CEO Andrew Wilson said it would fully reveal Battlefield 6 this summer, with a release coming sometime before March 2026.