Enter Tidal Strike: Battlefield Season 4 Update and Event Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Free Trial 
• Top Gun Extended
• New Portal Experiences
• Phantom Program
• Deep Six Collection Event

The tides are turning. Are you ready to answer the call?

Season 4’s Tidal Strike update arrives on September 15 as new threats emerge. From uncovering hidden intelligence in the Phantom Program to earning premium rewards in the Deep Six Collection Event, the latest Season 4 update offers new ways to play across Battlefield 6, Battlefield REDSEC, Portal, and more.

Discover technical patch details in our Update Notes. For a complete breakdown of new playlists, exclusive rewards, key dates, and events landing in Tidal Strike, read on for your official briefing.

Free Trial Available September 15 to September 22

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Have friends who haven't deployed yet? This is the perfect time to get them into the fight.

From September 15 through September 22, Battlefield will host a limited-time Free Trial*, offering access to select maps, modes, and events, including the Deep Six Event Playlist with Contracts, Casual Breakthrough, Verified Portal experiences, and more.

Deploy across Wake Island, Tsuru Reef, Cairo Bazaar, and Hagental Base while taking part in Conquest and Escalation battles tied to the Deep Six Collection Event. The Free Trial takes place alongside a Double XP Weekend for all players, giving everyone an opportunity to earn rewards and progress faster.

Top Gun: Extended Through Season 4

You asked, and we listened.

Top Gun isn't leaving the runway just yet. Carrier Strike and Fighter Sweep have been extended through the end of Season 4, giving Battlefield 6 players more time to jump into the action across land, sea, and air.

New Portal Experiences

The Tidal Strike update expands Portal with the addition of King of the Hill and Domination as Verified Modes.

Players can now create and play experiences built around these modes while continuing to explore content created by the Battlefield community.

Phantom Program

Fort Lyndon's security network has been compromised.

Beginning September 15, players can take part in Phantom Program, a limited-time Battlefield REDSEC operation that blends exploration and high-stakes combat into a hunt for hidden intelligence and easter eggs across Fort Lyndon.

As the operation unfolds, players will uncover pieces of a larger mystery while pursuing access-code fragments hidden across the battlefield. Every successful deployment brings your squad closer to uncovering what happened at Fort Lyndon while earning rewards including XP, Weapon Packages, and more.

Tips for Success

1. Stay close to your squad. Communication is often more valuable than firepower.
2. Take time to explore areas you might normally move through quickly.
3. Keep an eye on your surroundings. Not every clue is marked on the map.
4. Competing squads may be chasing the same objectives, so be ready for unexpected encounters.

Deep Six Collection Event

Tidal Strike continues with Deep Six, a new Collection Event running from September 15 through October 12, inviting players to earn a series of exclusive rewards across Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC by completing contracts and gathering intel devices.

Whether you're fighting across open waters or securing objectives near the shoreline, every completed challenge contributes toward your collection and brings you closer to the event's final reward, The Royal Navy Dive Knife.

Originally carried by Royal Navy divers operating in challenging maritime environments, the Royal Navy Dive Knife serves as the ultimate reward for players who complete the full Collection Event.

Tips for Success

1. Complete contracts regularly to maximize progression.
2. Squad up and tackle objectives together to earn rewards more efficiently.
3. Keep an eye out for intel devices throughout Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC.
4. Diversify your playlists to discover additional event opportunities and challenges.

Jump into Season 4: Tidal Strike on September 15.

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*Requires Battlefield REDSEC and all game updates. Includes optional in-game purchases. Limited time offer. Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-6/game-disclaimers for details.