Battlefield 6 NEW Map Gameplay and Impressions...

jackfrags| 00:22:56|Mar 25, 2026
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Introduces the new map Harel Base and the CZ weapon, along with the season 2 content and sponsorship note.

BF6’s new Harel Base map alongside Nightfall mode and the VZ61 secondary shake up Season 2, delivering tighter CQB lanes and inventive flank routes to dominate with aggressive play.

Summary

Jackfrags dives into Battlefield 6’s Season 2 update, spotlighting the brand‑new map Harel Base and the Nightfall CQB mode. He spends time mapping the layout—five capture points, visible flanks, and hidden routes that reward exploration. The CZ primary weapon makes an early impression as a potential monster, while the VZ61 secondary shoots to the top with a rapid rate of fire and a compact mag, unlocking faster XP progress as he plays. The map feels cavernous and interwoven with choke points that invite both ground skirmishes and vertical plays, including a visible central tunnel and multiple breakable segments. He notes improvements to footsteps, audio, and net code, plus a slate of bug fixes that could elevate overall gunplay. The session also touches the new night vision goggles (MVGs) in Nightfall, which dramatically shifts visibility and strategy in smaller game modes. He finishes with an eyes‑on view of the “locker/Metro” vibe on Harel Base, hinting at future linked content via Operations mode. Overall, the update looks like a solid push for more dynamic map design and faster gun progression, with new gadgets trading blows across tight, tactical fights.

Key Takeaways

  • Harel Base introduces a linear yet multi‑layered map with five capture points and multiple self‑made flanks that reward exploration.
  • The CZ becomes a standout primary weapon early, and the new VZ61 secondary shows rapid kill potential and fast progression, including early access to suppressors.
  • Nightfall mode with MVGs constrains visibility, creating lurk‑friendly, close‑quarters encounters and a distinctly different play rhythm in smaller games.
  • Season 2 emphasizes quality‑of‑life fixes (audio, net code, gunplay) and faster weapon progression through the new unlocks and damage tweaks.
  • Players can exploit breakable vents, ladders, and hidden routes for cunning flanks that can swing objectives like C and B when teams collide.
  • DICE hints at future cross‑map content through the Operations mode, which could connect Harel Base to other environments in a broader narrative.
  • The map’s vibe nods to Locker/Metro while expanding with fresh verticals and environmental interactions, suggesting a more tactical, less spray‑and‑pray battlefield.

Who Is This For?

This video is essential viewing for Battlefield 6 players who want to understand how Season 2 reshapes map design and XP progression, plus those curious about new gadgets like the VZ61 and night‑vision gameplay in Nightfall.

Notable Quotes

"Hit the wheelie. Oh yeah. Okay. A bit too much of a wheelie there."
Opening moments show lighthearted quips while experimenting with vehicle dynamics.
"This gun is nuts. It kills really fast."
Jackfrags comments on the CZ’s performance, suggesting strong early potential.
"Wow. This is going to be the map where you grind XP, isn't it?"
Early analysis predicting Season 2 XP acceleration on the new weapon and map.
"I can barely see him. Nightfall is wild."
Night vision mode reveals how MVGs alter engagement space.
"There’s a whole route there. So, I can… Wait, you can makeRight. That’s pretty cool. This is like a secret flank here."
Describes hidden flank potential and environmental exploration on Harel Base.

Questions This Video Answers

  • /how-good-is-the-new-battlefield-6-harel-base-map-in-season-2/
  • What exactly is Nightfall mode in BF6 and when should you use MVGs?
  • How does the VZ61 secondary perform compared to legacy sidearms?
  • What changes are coming to gun progression in Season 2 BF6?
Battlefield 6BF6 Season 2Harel Base mapNightfall modeCZ primary weaponVZ61 secondarysledgehammer gadgetOperations modeNight vision gogglesmap design and choke points
Full Transcript
Hit the wheelie. Oh yeah. Okay. A bit too much of a wheelie there. Oh my god. No way. Isn't there a ramp here that I can hit? I want to try and do a front flip. Oh, there's a guy on it. Okay. Whoa. Kill with a front flip. Let's go. Yes. Front flip. Whoa. All the way, baby. Okay. These might be the best thing that they've added to the game. All right. So, brand new season 2 content has just gone live in BF6 Nightfall. Victory or death. Interesting. So, this is the new map, Harel Base, just released. I'm using the new primary weapon here, the CZ. It's going to be an absolute monster, I'm sure. Here's the layout of the map here. Very linear. Five capture points, couple of flanks in there, and apparently some flanks that you can make yourself. So, we're going to be exploring those. And a big thanks to EA for sponsoring this one today. There is a free trial of the game running right now if you're interested. Link is below. So, oh, look at these servers. I bet there's an Easter egg here. Come on. So, is this one of the roots here? Cuz it's cracked. Yes. Ow. I nearly killed myself. Lots of things to blow up and explode. Red tunnel servers depot. Is this a big long flank here on the left? Looks like it. I like the yellow paint. It's giving me Mirror's Edge vibes. Uh, okay. Massive room here. Can you get on top of the Oh, they're building jets. And there's some water there. But this goes through to the central tunnel. Is that a death down there? It's a little underground flank. Oh, that's an enemy. Very green, isn't it? Sludgy. You can't capture sea from underneath here, but you can flank. Herbut. That's a great name. This goes back up. I'm going to hit a choke point soon. I know it. And this is the C objective. This is why I was just underneath there. A jet there. Ow. Time to get shot in the back while I'm looking around the map. So, it seems like a big open cavernous space. Yeah. I'm still trying to explore. You can shoot that. Drop that on people's heads. Oh my god, that explodes the jet. I've killed myself. What a great start. There's also a new secondary here, the VZ61. That's the first full auto secondary in the game. And to get it, there is a challenge. And I think I just have to get secondary weapon damage to unlock it. Oh my god, it let me spawn there. Okay, maybe they've Yeah, maybe they've relaxed the rules on spawning on squadmates. Yeah, this gun is nuts. It kills really fast. Well, there's some damage with the secondary weapon underneath me. Yeah, supposedly there's some improvements to footsteps in this patch as well. There's supposed to be a lot of good quality of life updates in this patch, too, with audio, net code, general gameplay, gunplay, load of bug fixes. So, it should uh if it's been effective, it should be a pretty good match. But this might be the top weapon already. I mean, I've got no attachments on this. It starts with the 30 round mag, and it appears to be very effective. Oh, I don't know what the stats are on it, TTKs or anything. Back through to the central tunnel. Okay, I'm starting to learn it a little bit, I think. Yeah, cuz I'm playing as engineer as well. We do get better hit fire by default with this. Don't have a laser on or anything like that. Look at these guys. You can make a sick screenshot here, couldn't you? Posing on top of this down jet. That's outside. So, I think this is connected to contaminated or it's under the ground. And when they put the operations mode in, which is coming next month, I think it's going to connect the two maps together. You got a bit more narrative there. What have I unlocked for it then? Under barrel, vertical or stubby? I'll go for the stubby. Basic light. That just improves mobility. Sure, why not? There's a guy here somewhere. I can barely see him. I mean, trying to capture it on his own. Fair enough. Yeah, they got that gimme flag. I'm going to go back and take it here. I'm just looking at all these cracks and just thinking I can Oh, wait. I can. There's a whole route there. So, I can Wait, you can make Right. That's pretty cool. This is like a secret flank here. Check that out. I mean, there's going to be stuff hidden all over this map, isn't there? Surely I went left, didn't I, before? Let's go right. Check out this. This is a long lane here. Wow. Okay. Another rock fall there that you could shoot. Drop that down. I'm guessing in breakthrough. This is going to be nuts. All these different sectors, they're going to be massive choke points. I mean, a sniper here would be great. Does this go goes all the way down there? Another rock fall. They sped up the run speed on the sledgehammer. Why can I knock that down? I see. So, there's parts where you can make a little indent for yourself, too, and give yourself cover. And this goes on the right. Gadgets everywhere. Okay, the entire team is in there. I'm going to hide here. Let's see if they spot me. Just ran right past. Oh my god, grenades everywhere. Yeah, this is Metro Locker. This is it right here. This is going to be the Wow. This is going to be the map where you grind XP, isn't it? Thank you. Spam grenades. It's all about spir grenades. Yeah, I'm not going down there. Let's think about this differently. They're all pushing. Can't stay there long. I'm going to die. Bit of smoke. Okay, nice. Feel like I'm on a flank here. There's more on my right. Dead. I mean, this just deletes people. This gun. Yeah. Okay, when I get a suppressor on this, it's over. It is over. See, these valves are very suspicious. You need a shotgun to beat that. Check out a the generator. Oh, this reminds me of redacted. This is their gimme flag right here. Can you get up there? Don't know. There's little nooks and crannies you could hide in here. Jump in and out. Let's have a look at the chat. This map is nice. Cute. But locker metro way better. Top. Whoa. Easter eggs. Look. Can you activate these somehow? You can destroy them. Get that valve off. What if you destroy all the valves in the level? A T-Rex appears. You never know. That guy's on. This gun just like it seems like it one times people. Can you get through there? That kind of looks like you can break it down, but I don't think so. I can hear rats. And they're capping. C. Double kill. Thank you for the res. Wasn't there a guy here? He's gone over there. Yeah, all these things can come down, man. They're dangerous on the left. See, objectives ours. I did fire. They still on this one guy. I mean, he blended in really well there. Difficult to see. Yeah, I've ended up on a pretty good team here. Where you going with those, mate? Have I been through there? Oh, they're coming through there, though. See there? I've just clicked. They've gone down to like one bullet. What is happening with this gun? I want to go through there, man. I just need a little break here and I can get in there and watch out for the Mate, this is nuts. Look at this. I'm just in a little tap tap there, you know. Is it clear? Okay, so someone was here, right? Trying to flank. Where have they gone? H suspicious. They've gone to B. Look, they're capturing it. There's another valve that you can knock off. That's definitely an Easter egg confirmed. 100%. Nice. Please get rid of that one. No, that's invincible. Right, they've decap B. They're going to be ready for me here. One on the point. Two on the point. There's another two at the back. Ah, God. I'll try and res you. No, you gave up. I'm right there, bro. Is this bit of section of the map that you can blow up as well? Could be. Maybe right at the start. Can I get through there? Oh, there's more here. I bet there's places you can knock down that aren't marked, too. Okay, one. Right. That's a good flank right there. That one's one of the best ones. There's my first conquest round on Hogensel base. Little look around for you. And that new gun seems really good, as expected with new guns. They do tend to make them kind of OP and that is no exception. I feel like if you max that out, it's going to be nuts. Right, I'm going to try one of the night vision modes now. So, this is the nightfall mode here. CQB Nightfall. You have night vision goggles. It's very dark, but it's only on smaller game modes, which I'm I'm not sure that I like that. I feel like conquest could have been cool for nightfall, but we'll check it out. 16 players. Domination. Man, I've barely played any domination in BF6. I used to play a lot in BF3 and BF4 cuz we did like scrims on it for ESL and stuff, but since then domination I've not really been that into it. I mean, you want to be support, don't you? Surely I'll get the new SMG again. Okay, night vision goggles on. Very Oh, small version of the map. Of course, it was very dark when I spawned in. Okay, this area is pitch black. You could properly hide in the shadows there for sure. See though? Uh, wow. Okay. So, if they got their flashlight on and you have MVGs on, you can't see them at all. You could just be an absolute lurker, couldn't you? In the dark. Just lurk in the corner here. That's a nice looking sofa. You push me. I didn't expect you to push me. That's pretty brave. A damn it. They all came running in. You literally spawn in the pitch black. I guess you could knock that down. I don't have my sledgehammer on the support class. Okay, I can hear enemies here. Definitely blow that up. any shark. That's a random name. And I can't see anything in there. Let's keep it secret. Should I just run past someone? Feel like maybe I did. Don't know what happened then. There's more on the left here. Okay. It's really difficult to see when you got the MVGs on. Oh my god. Let's get B. Is this area dark? Okay. This is completely dark. Fine. It's a bit confusing. Like, no, don't skip. Stop skipping. I got you, bro. onto a Oh, hi J. Genhole staring into my soul. Pizza. It's empty. What else we got here? A banana. That is one of the bananas of all time. I smushed it. Another is one of the level designers that works at DICE, and he always puts a banana or bananas in in the maps that he makes. So maybe that's that's why there's a banana there. So, if the NVGs break, can I I mean, they recharge pretty quick. Flashlights are mad. Could actually be better to just blind people, but then you're not going to be able to see as much, are you? I can't face that. Let's get away from it. That was a bit disorientating then. Skip. Stop skipping the revives, guys. I got you. There's going to be tiny symbols hidden somewhere. I just know it. Hey. Okay, I got the secondary unlocked. Can actually try that now. Give it another game after this, bro. Instantly skipped. Skipped. No, I got you. Okay, there we go. There's a look at NVG mode. Jeez, that's right. Yeah, I'd like to play that on Conquest, you know, bigger map and see how that changes the game cuz I think it might actually change it quite a bit. So, what's the deal with the pistol then? VZ61 fires very fast, but it's got a 10 round mag. In terms of the damage values, 20 for a headsh shot, 15 for a body shot. All right. 18. So, it drops off quite quick. Can you get a big mag for it? 10 round. You get a 20 round mag, so you can double the size. Rank 26. That's going to take a while. Oh, and you can put a suppressor on it. Can you do a Kimbo, though? Nah, probably not in this game. Ergonomics akimbo. Now, there's a new unit in the store as well. These guys, the stricks raiders, huh, they look kind of cool. Quite grounded looking skins. I like those. Thanks for playing Battlefield Labs. What's this? We want to take a moment to thank you for playing BF Labs. What did we get? a dog tag, a player icon, and a lab assistant. It's a Labrador, of course. Little free gift there. Okay, I'm going to try that secondary now. We'll see how good it is. You know what might be quite good actually on this map? The gadget, the recon gadget that blows stuff up. This thing, you can just go to choke points and hold it down cuz everyone's going to be throwing grenades and then they'll just explode the grenades on themsel. It'll be better in Breakthrough, but maybe we can make it work here. It's an absolute menace, this thing. Cool looking gun. Yeah, the drone is going to be really good on this map, I think. There. It's like anywhere there's a crack in the wall, you can knock it down. Can I get my drone in here? Does it fit? No. Denied. Into the green the green zone. I'm half expecting to see Splinter and the Ninja Turtles down here. You know what I should do? I should enable my XP boost. Get those on. Level up the guns quicker that way. Cuz this patch is supposed to have the faster progression for the guns, too. And this thing goes through walls. You can just blow anything up with it. I did do a whole video on this, but I feel like I should do a whole video where I'm just trying to troll people with it. If I just hold mouse one here when they're throwing grenades. Look at that. They've got no idea what just happened. Okay, I've got to do a separate video on breakthrough where I just do this and see how many kills I can get. I just blew up a C4, I think. Come on, throw an aid. Throw an aid. Let's move back. I'm mastering three on the 61 already. I am done with him. The secondary is just level up insanely quick now. What's going on? Why am I ranking this up so quickly? What the hell, dude? I just got so many ranks on this. What just happened? Mastery nine. What? I'm literally just running and it's leveling up. I'm flying through the levels with this. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. What's What's going on here? Oh, he's dead. I'm behind them here. Oh, there's a lot of people there. There's a lot of people. Level 12. Level 13. No. What am I? Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Why is the XP like this? Oh, little flank. Oh, yeah. Yeah, yeah. They've got no idea. This could be really good here. That one. I'm behind them all. Hi, guys. There's so many. Oh man, I wish I had an LMG right now. Oh, that's it though. That is how you use those flanks. Take a sledgehammer. They had no idea though. It was a I got level 26. Okay, I got a lot of stuff for it already. Suppressor immediately. Bosch. I put the hollow point on. Get a red dot. Oh yeah, you can get a little red dot for it. That have enough points though. I mean there. Yeah. If there's a crack you can whack. How about that? Is this new? But they're above. I need a ladder. Okay. They've actually put Look at that. They put a little flank where you need to use a ladder. I kind of like that. Unless there's another Is there another way up there? Doesn't look like it. Just deleted. You still here? No, they've gone. I want to get a flank on though. This is an absolute farmer map this, isn't it? It's for the farmers. There plays a beetroot and there's a harvest right now. And there's a repel there. Where's that going? That goes back to A. I feel very dangerous with these guns right now. Not dangerous enough. There's a big X there. What's I mean, just another indent, I suppose, for cover. Egg glitch. You got them locked in their spawn here. Come on. Throw a grenade at me. Throw a grenade. Not that type of grenade. Yeah, we crushed them. I'm kind of enjoying the flow of the map, though. I think it's pretty decent. Maybe it's more favorable to packs though right now. We'll see. Seems to have more open areas and longer sight lines than Locker and Metro did. Oh, you can make a sick hitfire build with this. I think there's a a new laser, too. Need to look at that. Figure out what the challenge is. Just cooking. yes. This is brutal. Oh, I should have got the recon gadget out then. That would have been perfect. Level 16 now. Other win. New guns are good. New mouse. Pretty fun. I mean, obviously it's not combined arms warfare. It's definitely a meat grinder style map. So, if you don't like that, then I don't think you're going to like it. I'd love to see more maps for season 2, but there it is. Anyways, thanks for watching, guys. Thanks to EA for sponsoring. Link is below. Drop me a like. I'll see you next time. Bye-bye.

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