After several years of silence and controversy surrounding Battlefield 2042, the Electronic Arts license is attempting a comeback with Battlefield 6launched on October 10, 2025 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Positioned as a return to basics, this episode emphasizes nervous combat, destructible environments, and above all a redesigned community creation method : Portal.
Inspired by the famous Forge from Halo, Portal mode is not new. Shyly introduced into Battlefield 2042it already made it possible to revisit emblematic maps and modes of the series. But in Battlefield 6, EA has clearly lifted the brakes. The tools are more complete, the technical limitations relaxed, and the interface more accessible. Immediate result: the community flocked to this feature.
Among the creations already shared, one of them caused a nostalgic shock: the legendary Shipment cardfrom Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfarewas completely recreated in Battlefield 6. A tribute as faithful as it was quick, appearing just a few hours after the game’s launch.
Shipment recreated in Battlefield 6: the FPS war relaunched
The map was designed by a well-known user by the name of Matavatarhead of public relations at Deep Worlds. Passionate about FPS, he started sharing his project the day before the game’s official release, quickly generating massive enthusiasm. In a few hours, his version of Shipping has become one of the most played experiences in Portal mode.
Players can easily access it through the game’s Community menu, by typing “Shipping” into the search box. It features everything that made this legendary map so successful: small space, constant chaos, and ultra-fast clashes. Dedicated servers are already online, some running 24 hours a day only on this map.
But Matavatar does not intend to stop there. He has already announced that he wants to recreate other classics like Killhouse, Nuketown, Firing Range, Metro or even Ziba Tower. He even mentions a card inspired by Star Warswith a Star Destroyer as a backdrop. Crazy projects, made possible by the flexibility of Portal.
Beyond technical performance, this creation rekindles an old debate: the rivalry between Call of Duty and Battlefield. While Black Ops 7 is expected in just one month (November 14), Battlefield 6 plays an unexpected card: that of openness and creativity. Where Call of Duty locks its contents, Battlefield entrusts it to his players.
Portal, a community revolution for Battlefield
What Portal offers in Battlefield 6it’s a limitless playground. Thanks to its scripting tools, building blocks and assets from the Battlefield universe, players can imagine absurd, realistic or nostalgic combat. It is possible to modify the rules of the game, the physics, the behavior of weapons, the equipment or even the behavior of the AI. All without the need for coding skills.
This freedom gives rise to a new dynamic: fans become creators. And the most talented, like Matavatar, gain visibility, notoriety, even legitimacy with the studios. This direct relationship between the community and the game could transform the way multiplayer FPS evolves in the years to come.
The launch of Battlefield 6 is already shaping up to be a success. The game recorded more than 300,000 players connected in its first hours, with sometimes saturated queues. Despite this, the experience remains fluid, and Portal mode displays constant activity. If the coming days confirm this trend, EA could well succeed in reconciling the community with its franchise, by betting on collective intelligence rather than on microtransactions or extended seasons.
With such a permissive Portal mode and such a responsive community, Battlefield 6 could well mark a decisive turning point in the history of FPS.