All Battlefield 6 maps, ranked

We’re looking forward to what’s coming with Battlefield 6. However, it would be remiss of us to look beyond what we have in front of us now. So why not consider the maps at launch, and rank them from least enjoyable to most? Agree or not with the lineup, these nine maps certainly deliver good variation and are the canvases of a new FPS contender.

Which of the Battlefield 6 maps has the edge? We’ve tried to be as balanced as possible, we’ve crammed in the play time on each map, and we’ve run, climbed, driven, flown, and parachuted all over the place. We’re not here to completely collapse all nine locations (only in-game), but we do have some views on where the best game flow can be found. 

To rank the best Battlefield 6 maps, we did three things. The first is to cram in as much game time as possible in as many modes. We tried each map in each available mode where matchmaking allowed. We then considered the flexibility of each map across its modes. Finally, we considered the flexibility of each map, as infantry-focused or with vehicles. 

An infantry-focused map set in the Old Town of Gibraltar, Saints Quarter is a shoe-in for Call of Duty fans looking for that frenetic fix. Infantry-only isn’t this writer’s preferred way to play Battlefield. However, Saints Quarter doesn’t do Domination, King of the Hill, and Squad and Team Deathmatch a disservice. 

This map’s detailed and destruction-ridden streets feature a pleasant fountain if you have time to look. Yet you’re best to be concerned about a high field-of-view setting and mouse sensitivity. This map does a good job of serving up unavoidable, relentless action. And if that’s what you want, then you’ll enjoy not catching your breath. 

Another infantry-only map, and a reminder that being eighth doesn’t make Empire State bad. This excellent infantry-only map gives you a taste of no-vehicle conquest, which is a refreshing break if you’re tired of getting dominated by attack helicopters. It’s also a map where squad and team pushes really feel satisfying. 

On Empire State, you feel a bit of the essence of the campaign mode’s non-stop action. Plus, if you’re wondering when’s best to be a medic or throw smoke grenades, then this is one of those maps. Assault ladders, multi-floor awareness, and routes around buildings are key. But if you want larger-scale warfare, then this won’t scratch that itch. 

A medium-sized map, Iberian Offensive offers an intriguing mix of wide-open side routes for vehicles and mounted jeeps. Yet it also contains the close-quarters combat and street-to-street fighting that so many faster FPS gamers should enjoy. It’s actually one of those maps that I thought I’d favour less, but the multi-level streets and houses are great.

You can be sniping through trees in the more open south-west part of the map, only to have a tank spotted, sending players flying for cover. Landmines and anti-tank play are a must here on BF6 modes like Conquest, as locking down key choke-points is as key to victory as it is fun to try and organise. Just avoid the crater of death below the bus. You’ll know. 

A genuinely joyful but fairly open map, and one of the larger options to have fun with helicopters and jets. In Escalation and Conquest modes, there’s enough space for the classic Battlefield plays, too: C4 jeep vs tank? Check. Park a helicopter on an apartment block? That too. However, there could be a bit more cover for avoiding guided missiles.

Nonetheless, New Sobek City’s sandy Egyptian construction yard aesthetic looks great. It also combines tricky hiding spots with open lanes for armoured reinforcement to pour in. If you’re in an attack helicopter, you’ll favour the ducking in and out of buildings on the western side of the map. The battle for elevated infantry positioning is fun, but not so consequential.

Until you’ve played the BF6 maps extensively, Siege of Cairo may feel a bit like Iberian Offensive. It’s not, though. It feels larger and more densely populated, with destruction-ready buildings, snaking corridors, and solid outside lanes. Siege of Cairo is a very satisfying Conquest map, as teams flow around flags and attempt to outmanoeuvre enemies. 

It feels even better in Breakthrough: the repeated attempts to find a sneaky route to M-COMs keep your opponents checking their six. If it pays off, the feeling is immense. Equally, if you manage to prevent your opponents’ progress, you know your team has been pretty darn solid that match. 

Peak by name but not quite by nature. We may have previously named it ‘Liberation Mid’. That feels harsh now, because as one of Battlefield 6’s new maps, it serves to force the action. It’s fairly linear as larger maps go, but if you want team-facing-team combat, then you won’t miss that here. On larger modes, it’s a sniper’s delight, although that can be a lot. 

Still, with tanks, jets, and other vehicles allowing transport on larger maps, there’s enough space to play. Smaller modes like Team and Squad Deathmatch work well here, as do non-stop Domination firefights. We love the views, with Liberation Peak being one of the better-looking maps. A bit too exposed for sneaky spawn beacons, but a good new arrival. 

As a classic map, the desire to just whack this one in at number 1 was there, but that wouldn’t be fair. For all its nostalgia-ridden excellence, it’s a bonus more than the best. Still, if you’re thinking about Battlefield 6 conquest maps, then Operation Firestorm is a nice treat to have back in the latest title. 

There’s plenty of space for aircraft, tanks, and anti-aircraft when playing Conquest, but it’s solid all over. Available for all game modes, this is self-congratulatory, but this writer loved Breakthrough: sliding between industrial architecture, pipes, and silos, arming and destroying M-COMs is a blast! As is just sitting back and painting targets with the AA. 

The best map in Battlefield 6? Not quite. Mirak Valley is the largest map at launch. If we’re honest, that’s probably why we like it so much. Battlefield feels made for space and large-scale warfare, as that’s where it has its modern military roots. Mirak Valley isn’t perfect, though, and its layout is largely to blame.

This is a war-ravaged map with open areas and centralised buildings, but the map is actually quite linear. A bit more width, more variety in Conquest flag points, and then more utility can be found for the vehicles. Still, there’s plenty of space for changes to be made if the devs are willing. Map with the most potential? We’d say so.

Without doubt, one of the better Battlefield 6 maps; it almost perfectly captures this writer’s feelings about BF6, too. It’s not a map that we would think we’d enjoy as much as we do. But, because BF6 is now more than a vehicle-focused title, it feels like Manhattan Bridge works in whatever mode you play it in. That is, it feels flexible and fun beyond others. 

When the BF6 devs talk about ‘adaptive combat zones’, Manhattan Bridge is a fine example. It feels large enough for a competitive Conquest or Escalation, but is clearly urban and can support infantry-only modes if you prefer. We’d love it if helicopters were more of a thing, but the spawns do feel a little buggy across maps as we write, so maybe that will be ‘fixed’. 

There’s a strong line-up of maps at launch, with close-quarters combat and more expansive warfare dished out in equal measure.

While Manhattan Bridge takes the top spot as of now, with more maps on the way, check back here as we work through the Season 1 roadmap for updates.