Battlefield 6 Season 2 release countdown: Exact date and time

Battlefield 6 Season 2 is finally coming soon to PC and consoles after an initial delay, and there’s plenty of exciting content for the players to enjoy.

The new season was scheduled to arrive earlier in January, but the dates got pushed back at the last moment. This guide will help you keep track of the upcoming season so that you can jump in once it goes live. Once again, there will be plenty of rewards to grind throughout the course of Season 2.

Battlefield 6 Season 2 release countdown

The new season goes live globally on Feb. 17. Season 2 will begin simultaneously on PC and console. The following countdown will expire once the new season goes live.

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The countdown is based on the following timings.

• 8am PT
• 10am CT
• 11am ET
• 4pm UTC
• 5pm CET
• 8pm GST
• 1am JST (Feb. 18)
• 3am AEDT (Feb. 18)

The countdown is based on the usual schedule that EA has followed for the previous season. Any last-minute changes, if they happen, will be duly updated on this guide.

What to expect from Battlefield 6 Season 2

Season 2 content will be spread out across three parts. EA has already given a glimpse of what we will obtain as seasonal content.

Extreme Measures (Feb. 17)

• Contaminated map
• VL-7 Strike LTM
• AH-6 Little Bird
• GRT-CPS DMR
• VCR-2 AR
• HT1-MK2 Gadget
• M121 A2 New Machine Gun
• 9K38 IGLA Gadget

Nightfall (Mar. 17)

• Hagental Base map
• Nightfall LTM
• Gauntlet Nightfall LTM (Redsec)
• Defense Testing Complex 3 – Fort Lyndon (Redsec POI)
• M1030-1 Vehicle
• CZ3A1 SMG
• VZ. 61 Sidearm

Hunter/Prey (Apr. 14)

• Operation Augur LTM
• Portal updates
• Season 2 Battle Pass bonus path
• LTV Vehicle
• Ripper 14″ Machete Melee Weapon

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Since launch, Embark has given away several freebies as part of in-game promotions in ARC Raiders. This time, the Bonded Bolts Backpack charm is free to all players. This latest offering might have to do with Valentine’s Day (although Embark hasn’t stated the exact reason). Here’s how you can get it.

How to obtain the Bonded Bolts Charm in ARC Raiders

The Bonded Bolts Backpack charm doesn’t require you to complete any specific task. It’s available to all players for free. All you need to do is log in, and the item will be yours. You will find the charm in your in-game inbox. Open the messages, and claim the rewards.

Once done, you can then equip it from the Raider customization section. Head to Charms, and you’ll find the new item over there. Select it to add to your raider loadout, and the new charm will be visible with the rest of the equipped items.

Thankfully, there doesn’t appear to be any end period for these rewards. Hence, the freebie could be available permanently. I am unsure if new players (those creating their accounts post Feb. 14, 2026) will be eligible for the rewards, though. If you’ve played in the past or continue to do so, the rewards will be in your in-game messages. While today’s rewards don’t have any extra content on offer, the Shared Watch event continues to roll on. You can turn on the fight against the ARCs to get 21 extra rewards, including a new outfit set. We also wait for the upcoming Shrouded Sky update.

Scheduled as the next major patch, Shrouded Sky will have new map conditions, projects, and much more. It will be interesting to find out if Embark will hand out any more freebies between now and when the update launches this month.

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