3 things Call of Duty players will need to know before playing Battlefield 6 multiplayer

Gamers have a lot of first-person shooter action to dive into in the latter half of 2025 now that Battlefield 6 has released on consoles and PC. Many are hopping online to dive into multiplayer matches, which have always been big, chaotic battles for the Battlefield series. But with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 coming out fairly soon, many are going to find themselves hopping into multiple games online. And with Battlefield 6 launching around the time that the Black Ops 7 beta took place, some Call of Duty players are going into Battlefield with a similar mindset, despite both series being very different kinds of first-person shooters. And it may result in a few "welcome to Battlefield" moments for some unfortunate players.

Players who are accustomed to online multiplayer in Call of Duty games will have to readjust their approach to gameplay in Battlefield 6 pretty quickly. Many of the same tactics that would work in something like Black Ops 7 may not translate over to multiplayer for Battlefield, especially for those who like to be a lone wolf when going online. But for those who are still willing to engage with both types of games, there are a few things you'll want to keep in mind as you log on and drop into the big battles of EA's newest entry in the Battlefield series. Here are three things that Call of Duty players will need to know before rushing into playing Battlefield 6 multiplayer online now.

Role with the squad

There's no "I" in team here

Anyone who has played any Call of Duty multiplayer game knows very well how easy it is to become a solo warrior. The franchise has a habit of rewarding players that take big risks and go out of their way to become a major threat to the opposing team. This can result in killstreaks, major points scored, and choking off the other team as they spawn into a map. This is normal for most Call of Duty matches, and nearly everyone that plays is quick to rush into that. However, this is something that is not a good way to approach Battlefield 6, even if you've seen multiple videos online that show someone doing so. And it's an easy way to find yourself on the ground asking for a revival in Battlefield 6 online.

The Battlefield series has multiplayer that is very team oriented. You spawn with a squad during a match that can not only help you when choosing a respawn point, but also help you push towards goals throughout an online match. Sticking with the squad and moving smartly across the map is how things get done in Battlefield 6, whether that's eliminating enemy players or capturing objectives. You never want to find yourself truly alone, either in the action or very far away from it doing nothing. You want to be near things that are happening with other people, so you not only have backup for when it gets crazy, but also when you need to complete a goal that is key to winning the match.

This also means that whatever you do in an online match isn't solely for your benefit. Unlike the player habits in any Call of Duty game, how you drop into a match should fulfill a role that ties into the classes of any Battlefield game. Picking a class that suits your play style is important, but how you go about it will determine how effective it is. If you're an Assault class, you should be attacking enemies or capturing points with teammates. If you're an Engineer or Medic, your main concern is assisting your team around you while attacking, making sure that people are supplied or not getting downed for a long time. If you're a Sniper, you should be covering teammates that are in the middle of a conflict with your long-range attacks. In Battlefield 6, you're not a lone wolf, you're part of a whole, which can help you get the job done.

Don't let others fall

Healing is always important

If there's one thing that every Battlefield 6 player will have to deal with, it's having nearby teammates that just won't heal them. This is a major problem and can make a huge difference in skirmishes and capturing key objectives. Every class in Battlefield 6 can revive fallen teammates when they're shot, with the Medic class being able to do so quicker than everyone else. It's a core ability that a lot of people do not take advantage of when it matters, especially when it can give a team the extra manpower to shift momentum in their favor. Reviving teammates also yields some rewards after the match, which usually adds more XP towards a player's level. However, some players just don't bother helping a fallen ally, and it can cost everyone dearly in matches online.

There are definitely times when it's not smart to run to an ally for a revive, especially when enemy players are firing directly at everyone. And with instances like that, it's always the better idea to clear out anyone nearby and see if others are incoming before reviving a teammate. But the major issue is when some players aren't even bothering to do so. Everyone will encounter a match where they're shot down somehow and their teammates will just walk over or around them, running towards the fighting and leaving them behind to respawn. Doing something like this is always a bad idea, especially when the moment you take to revive someone can provide an extra pair of eyes before advancing to another part of the map.

Some of this comes from Call of Duty players being stuck in the "everyone for themselves" mindset when playing online. Games like Black Ops 7 will reward players for fighting together, and will still have a chaotic match that has everyone fighting for themselves, with varied results. Most players are rushing to do what they feel like doing in a match, rather than thinking about the bigger picture. It's another reason why most Call of Duty matches don't always have people being revived when they go into a Last Stand state, which happens in some games. In those instances, everyone just takes care of themselves, which is the complete opposite of how a match in Battlefield will unfold.

No easy traversal

You're not sliding around here

One of the biggest tools that players often use in games like Call of Duty is sliding, which can help with getting around maps fast. It's a mechanic that has a bent use in recent Call of Duty games, since it wasn't always intended to be something to get around movement restrictions. And unfortunately for players who relied so much on it, it's going to feel like a drag when moving and sprinting in Battlefield 6. The series has never really had technical options for player movement that can be exploited for better traversal, which seems like an all too common thing among some multiplayer first-person shooters in recent years. For some players, it might feel like they're moving too slow, when in reality you're just moving at a normal speed for once.

Which means you'll have to do things the old-fashioned way, either by sprinting on foot or hopping into a vehicle. This is where Battlefield 6 can truly shine for most players, especially on large maps with multiple vehicle options that everyone can jump into. Whether it's a tank, armed jeep, or a helicopter, vehicles can help get players around easily and provide extra firepower against enemies. And when combined with a bit of teamwork, like having multiple players fill all the seats and turrets in a vehicle, they can be devastating assets in matches online. Even if you have only a few allies alongside you, it definitely pays to hop into a vehicle and gather others before heading out onto the battlefield.

But there is a catch to this that most people don't think about. Vehicles can be easily brought down if you're not careful. Very much in the same way that a killstreak called into a map in any Call of Duty game, vehicles can be shot down with some well-placed shots if you're careless piloting them. And in the worst case scenario, it could lead to multiple allies being downed simultaneously. This goes for the heavily-armored tanks to the nimble jeeps you can drive around, all of which are vulnerable to rockets or planted mines. Knowing when to be aggressive and when to tactically avoid combat is key to using a vehicle to its maximum potential, especially if you're assisting other teammates along the way.

Know the game you're playing better

It can be fun playing multiple titles with online multiplayer, especially with how action-packed and exciting online matches of Call of Duty or Battlefield can be. But sometimes, the tactics you become accustomed to in one game may not always work in the other, so making the effort to adjust how you play can be a real difference maker. Many Call of Duty players might find themselves jumping into Battlefield 6 for the time being, at least until Black Ops 7 finally arrives on consoles and PC. Those that want to be in the winners circle in Battlefield 6 will have to remember that it's a very different game than they're accustomed to. And knowing what you're playing better is winning half the battle.