Fresh Battlefield 6 gameplay footage has surfaced online, showcasing the long-awaited New Sobek City map for the first time. The leak provides the clearest look yet at one of the nine maps confirmed for launch, highlighting both its design and moment-to-moment combat flow.
A First Glimpse at New Sobek City
New Sobek City was absent from Battlefield 6’s open betas, which featured Iberian Offensive, Liberation Peak, Siege of Cairo, and Empire State. The leaked 13-minute video, originally uploaded on September 6, depicts an infantry assault backed by armored vehicles in a Breakthrough match.
Breakthrough, a mode returning from past Battlefield titles, places two teams of over 30 players into attacker and defender roles across large-scale maps. Based on the footage, New Sobek City leans toward a more compact layout than previous Breakthrough arenas but remains wider than Liberation Peak, one of the beta’s featured maps.
Urban Combat with Vehicle Support
Set in a construction zone on the outskirts of Cairo, New Sobek City offers a dense urban environment framed by desert sand dunes. The footage shows work sites, plazas, and multiple approach routes for infantry and armor, suggesting a layered battlefield design.
The urban setting emphasizes infantry skirmishes, with tanks and helicopters positioned as supportive rather than dominant forces. The linear flow typical of Breakthrough remains intact, but the varied construction zones promise dynamic tactical opportunities.
New Features and Returning Elements
One of the standout details in the leak is the improved vehicle damage system. Tanks and trucks show visible wear from RPG strikes, with loose panels and flapping doors reacting to impact. Fans have been eager for Battlefield to revisit deeper destruction mechanics, though the full scope of this system in the final game is not yet confirmed.
The footage itself appears to have been recorded on a private server filled with bots, leaving questions about how the map will play with full lobbies of human players. Even so, the overall impression is of a combined-arms playground—a setting where infantry can find cover while heavy vehicles and air support shape the wider battlefield.
Launch Approaches
With New Sobek City confirmed as part of the nine launch maps, attention now shifts to how it stacks up against the rest of Battlefield 6’s environments. Its compact-yet-open design could make it a fan favorite for Breakthrough fans seeking urban chaos with room for combined-arms strategy.
Battlefield 6 releases October 10 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
