All Character Skins in Battlefield 6
Battlefield 6 thrusts players into epic, realistic battles with some of the most atmospheric and cinematic moments in multiplayer gaming, and much to the relief of FPS fans, it completely ditches goofy character aesthetics in favor of skins that are based off real military gear. Every player looks like they belong in a warzone, and best of all, some of these cosmetics are actually free to earn.
The two warring factions in Battlefield 6 involve more than just a handful of faceless men and women. Like in previous games in the series, soldiers from multiple nations are involved here, and players can pick and choose who they want to play anytime they’re out of a match. Here’s a look at all the character skins in BF6 (including both paid and free ones) and how to unlock them.
Battlefield 6: What is Pax Armata?
The mysterious Pax Armata group is at the heart of Battlefield 6’s narrative, with fans being able to piece together what the faction is all about.
Updated November 25, 2025 by Marc Santos: The mid-season update for Battlefield 6 added even more character skins to the game, particularly for the NATO faction. Fans who want a more grounded look for their playable characters have a lot to like with this content drop, especially those who like the PMC operator theme.
How to Change Character Skins in Battlefield 6
From the main menu, head to the Loadout tab, then select the Appearance button in the row at the bottom of your screen. From here, you’ll be able to select your individual soldiers and select the skins you want to use on them.
Keep in mind that there are multiple soldiers available to players per class, and each soldier has their own set of skins. The majority of them are just simple color/camo swaps, while others feature entirely different models.
How to Unlock Character Skins in Battlefield 6
The majority of BF6 character skins are unlocked by completing challenges. Some were available only during the beta, and others could only be obtained by completing a limited-time free season pass for Battlefield 2042. The rest are either paid, or are unlocked by doing the following:
Each class also has Mastery skins that drastically change how a character looks compared to their default appearance. To get them, you need to complete the third and final tier of challenges tied to each class.
As of writing, only the default units for NATO and Pax Armata have unique mastery skins. Completing the same Tier 3 class challenges unlock different camos/colors for the other faction units.
All NATO Skins in Battlefield 6
NATO is the stand-in for the usual US team seen in previous Battlefield games, and much like its real-world counterpart, this faction uses equipment commonly used by Western countries. Expect to see gear and vehicles used by America and its allies when playing as NATO in BF6.
Coyote Squad
Members of Coyote Squad represent American soldiers in Battlefield 6, and by default, they wear uniforms and equipment similar to the ones used by the US military.
Coyote Squad – Mastery Skins
These skins, as well as the ones for Pax Armata’s Fireteam Vedmak unit, can be obtained by completing class-based challenges in BF6. You can find these challenges by going to Main Menu->Challenges->Class.
United Albion
United Albion is composed of British troops wearing a slightly less saturated multicam battle uniform Much like Coyote Squad, each soldier in this unit has their own backstories.
Desert Locusts
The Desert Locusts are airborne troops from Egypt’s Rapid Deployment Forces. They wear chocolate chip camo uniforms to match the sandy dunes of their home locale.
All Pax Armata Skins in Battlefield 6
The Pax Armata is a fictional paramilitary organization inspired by different African and European armed forces. They are composed of soldiers from Northern and Eastern Europe as well as North Africa, Gibraltar, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Algeria. In-game, Pax Armata uses fictional vehicles and ones that resemble German and Russian war machines.
Fireteam Vedmak
Fireteam Vedmak was assembled from Pax Armata’s recruitment efforts in the Balkan regions. These soldiers are experts who use speed and stealth to defeat the enemy, and they wear olive drab gear with green camo to blend in with foliage.
Fireteam Vedmak Mastery Skins
Espada
This Pax Armata unit contains a multinational ensemble of fighters who now play a central role in the Tajikistan theater. They wear tan vests with deep green uniforms for mountainside warfare.
Kahina Unité
Kahina Unité is composed of North African fighters with roots in Algeria. They are an airborne battalion with uniforms that match the battlefields across the Iberian Peninsula.
Panopticon 8
The soldiers of Panopticon 8 are infiltration experts who paved the way for the attack on California. They all worked undercover prior to the attack, and when all hell broke loose, they donned their signature Pax Armata uniforms and joined the fight.
All Phantom Edition Class Skins in Battlefield 6
Players who purchase the game’s Phantom Edition get a set of black-and-red themed skins for members of NATO’s Coyote squad. These Phantom skins can only be equipped on these specific characters.
All Battlefield 2042 Reward Skins in Battlefield 6
The Road to Battlefield 6 event in BF2042 included a number of skins for players to equip in BF6. This includes skins for the M45A1 and M44 pistols, as well as the Commander and Sovereign Soldier skins for the Pax Armata Espada Engineer and NATO Coyote Squad Support respectively. Keep in mind that skins are exclusive to each faction’s individual characters, and they cannot be equipped by anyone else.
All Battlefield 6 Open Beta Rewards
Two soldier skins were given out as rewards for players who completed challenges during the BF6 Open Beta. One is for NATO’s Coyote Squad Support, while the other is for Pax’s Fireteam Vedmak Recon.
All Battlefield 6 Season 1 Skins
The first season of BF6 added a bunch of new cosmetics, including new characters and outfits for existing ones. Most of them are locked behind battle pass progression, while others are part of the in-game store’s offerings.
We’ve also included some of the skins that are marked as part of promotions. It’s unclear how these skins are obtained, though they’re likely tied to time-limited store bundles or game events.
Mid-Season 1 Skins
The California Resistance mid-season update for BF6 added a slew of new cosmetics for both factions, though the star of the show is the 323, an entire unit for the NATO faction composed of ex-servicemen rocking a civilian/military contractor aesthetic. However, unlike the Panopticon 8 unit for Pax Armata, the 323 is a premium unit that can only be unlocked via the in-game store.
Some similar-looking skins were also added for unit members for both factions. The California Resistance added one free skin for the Desert Locust unit for NATO, and the rest are paid skins.