Battlefield 6 has kicked off the season with a major new update called Winter Offensive, bringing fresh content, a limited-time multiplayer event, and a full winter makeover of one of the game’s most recognizable locations. The update is live now, offering players new challenges, new cosmetics, and a dramatically different way to experience the battlefield.
The headline addition is the Ice-Locked Empire State, a frozen variant of the iconic map that transforms the entire environment with snow, ice sheets, reduced visibility, and new traversal dynamics. The map will only be available during the Winter Offensive event window, making it a short-lived but memorable twist on a fan-favorite space.
Alongside the map, players can jump into a limited-time event playlist offering exclusive rewards tied to the winter theme. The update introduces a small progression track with cosmetics, XP boosts, and seasonal unlocks for players who complete its challenges before the event ends.
A new melee weapon: The Ice Climbing Axe joins the arsenal as well, giving close-quarters fighters another brutal option for takedowns in tight spaces. Ubisoft has also implemented a batch of gameplay improvements, including tuning for audio clarity, weapon handling, hit detection, and general balancing across several modes.
Winter Offensive isn’t a massive overhaul, but it hits the sweet spot for a seasonal update: a fresh map variant, a reason to jump back in, and a handful of tweaks that smooth out rough edges across the experience.
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How long is the Winter Offensive event available?
The event runs for a limited time. Once it ends, Ice-Locked Empire State will leave rotation.
Is the new melee weapon permanent?
Yes, the Ice Climbing Axe remains available after the event.
