Battlefield 6 is the newest chapter in EA’s series, and folks have big expectations. Battlefield 2042 didn’t quite hit the mark like classics such as BF3 or BF4, but early buzz on X and Reddit suggests this one’s getting a warmer welcome.
The beta has a smaller weapon lineup, but EA says there’ll be over 40 guns to unlock when the full game drops in October. For now, here’s the rundown on the weapons in the Battlefield 6 beta and how to snag them.
All Weapon Types in Battlefield 6
You’ve got seven weapon categories to pick from in Battlefield 6. Grind Career to unlock all of them.
- Assault Rifle
- Carbine
- SMG
- LMG
- DMR
- Sniper Rifle
- Shotgun
How to Unlock All Weapons in BF6 Beta
Assault Rifle
| Weapon Name | How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|---|
| M433 | Already unlocked | Uses 5.56x45mm rounds, great for close-range fights thanks to its solid fire rate. |
| NVO-228E | Hit Career Rank 5 | A beefy assault rifle with 7.62 Soviet rounds, built for mid-range battles. |
| B36A4 | Hit Career Rank 20 | A flexible carbine you can tweak for close or long-range combat. |
Carbine
| Weapon Name | How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|---|
| M4A1 | Hit Career Rank 2 | Fast-firing but needs good recoil control to shine at longer ranges. |
| AK-205 | Hit Career Rank 10 | Chambered in 5.45x39mm, this one’s a champ at range with a decent fire rate. |
| M417 A2 | Hit Career Rank 15 | A 7.62x51mm battle rifle with high damage and a steady fire rate. |
SMG
| Weapon Name | How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SGX | Already unlocked | A 9x19mm PDW that’s awesome up close but can be modded for range. |
| PW7A2 | Hit Career Rank 13 | Uses 4.6x30mm rounds, great for range but still packs a punch in close fights. |
LMG
| Weapon Name | How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|---|
| L110 | Already unlocked | A 5.56x45mm squad weapon that works well in most situations. |
| KTS100 MK8 | Hit Career Rank 7 | Low recoil, steady fire rate, and solid for suppressive fire despite moderate damage. |
DMR
| Weapon Name | How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|---|
| M39 EMR | Hit Career Rank 3 | A 7.62x51mm marksman rifle, versatile and great for any squad. |
| SVK-8.6 | Hit Career Rank 17 | A deadly 8.6x70mm precision rifle, but its fire rate is on the slower side. |
Sniper Rifle
| Weapon Name | How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|---|
| M2010 ESR | Already unlocked | A bolt-action sniper with .300 WM rounds, perfect for long-range shots. |
Shotgun
| Weapon Name | How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|---|
| M87A1 | Already unlocked | A pump-action shotgun with 3″ shells for serious stopping power. |
The shotgun is automatically equipped as Gadget One for the Assault class in Battlefield 6, so it can’t be your primary weapon for that class, unlike Engineer, Support, or Recon. In the beta, the P18 is your only secondary pistol option.