Much Bigger Battlefield 6 Maps Leak Online Following Datamine

If you’re an avid action gamer, you’ve likely been scrolling through social media, watching the Battlefield 6 Open Beta footage, and something’s probably been gnawing at you. Those maps look. Well, tiny, don’t they? Suppose you’re a longtime Battlefield veteran who remembers the glory days of sprawling battlefields where you could use vehicles without immediately crashing into a wall.

In that case, you’re probably feeling a bit betrayed right now. However, before you start drafting that angry Reddit post about how DICE has forgotten what makes Battlefield special, take a deep breath. Some fresh leaks just dropped that might restore your faith in the franchise or at least make you slightly less pessimistic about it.

Why Everyone’s Been Freaking Out About Map Sizes

The Battlefield 6 beta has been generating buzz, but not all of it’s been positive. Veterans of the series have been particularly vocal about one glaring issue. The maps shown so far feel claustrophobic compared to the massive battlefields that made the franchise famous. And honestly? Their concerns weren’t exactly unfounded.

When you’re used to epic 64-player battles across vast landscapes where strategic positioning matters, being handed what feels like Call of Duty-sized arenas is going to sting a bit. Sure, DICE promised larger maps would be coming, but promises from game developers these days are about as reliable as a chocolate teapot.

Leaked Maps Prove Battlefield 6 Still Has That Large-Scale DNA

Thankfully, the datamining gods have smiled upon us. The 1BF group managed to extract some juicy details from Battlefield Labs, and what they found should make even the most cynical Battlefield fan crack a smile. Two massive maps have been revealed through these leaks, and when we say huge, we mean enormous. The first is Mirak Valley, which is going to be the biggest map available at launch for Battlefield 6. Previously known by its codename “Tungsten,” this beast of a battlefield is set in Tajikistan and features everything you’d want from a proper Battlefield map: mountain ranges, open terrain, and a riverbed running through the middle.

The second leaked map, “Eastwood,” is planned for Season 1 and takes place in an upscale California residential area. Think golf courses, fancy villas, and destroyed houses as the perfect playground for some high-end destruction. As a bonus, this map introduces new vehicles, including golf carts and boats, because nothing says “tactical warfare” like mowing down enemies in a golf cart.

Just How Big Are These Battlefield 6 Maps?

Here’s where things get interesting. When the leaked maps were compared to Siege of Cairo (one of the beta maps that had players worried), the size difference is genuinely shocking. Both Eastwood and Mirak Valley dwarf Cairo, with each being more than double its size. Mirak Valley? That monster is more than four times larger than Cairo. To put this in perspective, if Cairo felt cramped during the beta, these new maps should give you all the breathing room you need for those epic tank battles and long-range sniper duels that make Battlefield special.

The Complete Battlefield 6 Launch Map Lineup

For those keeping track, here’s what we’re getting at launch:

• Empire State
• Iberian Offensive
• Mirak Valley
• Liberation Peak
• Manhattan Bridge
• New Sobek City
• Operation Firestorm
• Saints Quarter
• Siege of Cairo

Operation Firestorm should be another large-scale map where the full vehicle roster will be available, so there’s variety in store for different play styles.

What This Means for Battlefield 6’s Future

These leaks suggest that DICE hasn’t completely lost sight of what makes Battlefield unique. Yes, they’re trying to appeal to a broader audience because let’s face it, they need to, but they seem to understand that core Battlefield fans want those massive, vehicle-heavy battles that the series is known for. The fact that Battlefield 6 is designed as a live service game means we should be getting regular content drops, including new maps and modes. If the leaked content is any indication of the quality and scale we can expect, the post-launch support might be worth getting excited about.

Still, let’s not get too carried away here. These are leaks, not official announcements, and we all know how things can change between development and release. But at least now we have some concrete evidence that DICE hasn’t completely abandoned the large-scale warfare that put Battlefield on the map. The real test will be whether these massive maps actually make it into the final game in their current form, and whether they play as well as they look on paper. But for now, at least you can put down that pitchfork and give Battlefield 6 the benefit of the doubt.