EA Delays Battlefield 6 Platoons Until 2027
Electronic Arts has pushed the Platoons feature and B-81 Cavalry update in Battlefield 6 back to 2027, after determining they fail internal quality standards.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in eSports
Electronic Arts has delayed the Platoons feature and the B-81 Cavalry update in Battlefield 6 until 2027. EA said the features do not meet its internal quality standards and are not ready for deployment.
Why it matters
The delay pushes back a feature that returns Platoons, a squad system first added in Battlefield 3, to the series. Platoons were designed to support groups of up to 100 members, so the postponement affects players planning around large-group play.
Platoons were originally scheduled to go live in early December alongside a server browser, with groups of up to 100 members. The feature's new 2027 timeline has no firm date, and EA says revised roadmap details will come after the holidays.
The players
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts is a major American video game publisher that develops and publishes the Battlefield franchise, including Battlefield 6.
The details
EA posted a status update on X on November 5, 2026, saying the B-81 Cavalry update and Platoons feature do not meet internal quality standards. The company had earlier confirmed in April 2026 that Platoons would return in Season 5, and reiterated that plan on October 21.
Timeline
Battlefield 3 era: Platoons were first added to the Battlefield series.
April 2026: EA's 2026 roadmap confirmed Platoons would return to Battlefield 6.
October 21, 2026: EA reiterated that Platoons would arrive in Season 5.
Early December 2026: Platoons were originally scheduled to launch alongside a server browser.
November 5, 2026: EA announced the Platoons feature was delayed until 2027.
Season Trajectory
Platoons were first introduced in Battlefield 3 and have been a recurring squad system across the franchise. The 2027 delay pushes the feature well past its planned Season 5 slot, shifting how players in Battlefield 6 plan for large-group play.
Players who planned to use Platoons for groups of up to 100 members in Season 5 will need to wait until 2027. The delay also means the B-81 Cavalry update is not arriving on the previously expected timeline.
The takeaway
Feature delays in live games often reflect developer quality checks, so players should watch official roadmap updates rather than assume a fixed release date. Following the developer's official channels is the most reliable way to track when Platoons returns.
What happens next
Revised roadmap details for Battlefield 6 are expected to be shared after the holidays.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Kotaku.
