Battlefield 6 Season 4 started on July 21 and brings naval warfare into the main multiplayer game.
The launch update adds Tsuru Reef, a large island map with beaches, open water, aircraft, ground vehicles, and infantry areas. It is built so boats are part of the normal match instead of being limited to a separate mode.
New naval vehicles
The RCB-90 patrol boat is the larger combat option. It is armored and built to control the coastline.
The smaller 7.7m NSW RHIB is faster and easier to move through narrow areas. It carries a mounted weapon but does not have the same protection as the patrol boat.
Season 4 also adds a dynamic wave system. The ocean can change while a match is happening, which can affect visibility, vehicle movement, and how easy it is to aim from the water.
Weapons and updates
The season launches with new weapons, including the EF88 assault rifle, BROD 3 carbine, and VSSM designated marksman rifle.
The required update also includes many fixes and changes for movement, vehicles, water interaction, menus, audio, and Portal tools. Players who want exact balance numbers should read the full update notes.
More content is coming
Wake Island is planned for later in the season. EA says it is being rebuilt for Battlefield 6 while keeping the basic identity of the older map.
A Top Gun event is also planned for August 18, along with more aircraft-focused content. Tidal Strike is listed for September 15.
Season 4 is not only a map pack. It changes the way teams can move and fight by adding a full water layer to multiplayer.
