I dropped into a conquest match at 2 a.m. and watched a squad mate skim past, parachute a flash of red against the map. The Red Lantern looked rarer than a loose quarter under an arcade cabinet. You can feel the timer breathing down your neck — these rewards are short-lived and public.
I’ll walk you through every task, which platforms matter, and how to grab the goods without wasting hours. I play Battlefield 6 on PC and console, I track challenges in the in-game menu, and I’ll tell you how to make each minute count.
How to get all Year of the Horse challenge rewards in Battlefield 6
I watched players trade revive pistons and vehicle rides while the objective timer ticked. Below is the clean list of tasks active now; you can view the same list in your in-game tracker on PC (Steam/EA App), PlayStation, or Xbox.
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Complete 28 matches in any mode | Battle Pass XP Booster (30 minutes) |
| Revive or Resupply 78 teammates | Red Lantern Parachute |
| Win 8 matches in any game mode | Fire Horse Player Card icon |
| Kill or Assist with Sidearms. Any kill and assist with the P18 counts as double. | Gilded Fortune P18 |
| Kill or Assist with Assault Rifles for 38 times. Any Revenge kill will count as double. | Lunisolar AK-205 |
| Kill or Assist with Shotguns 38 times | Spring Reunion Player Card Background |
| Deal 5000 damage with vehicles | Rising Prosperity Weapon Charm |
Every item in that table is exclusive to the Year of the Horse challenge. You won’t find the Red Lantern, the Lunisolar AK-205, or the Gilded Fortune P18 in the regular store or standard Battle Pass lanes — they’re gated behind these tasks.
What are the Year of the Horse rewards in Battlefield 6?
Short answer: parachutes, weapon skins, player card pieces, XP boosters, and a weapon charm. These are cosmetic and XP items from DICE/EA tied to this seasonal challenge.
How should I approach the Assault Rifle and Sidearm counters?
Play with intention. Equip the P18 on rounds where you expect close quarters — the P18 counts double for sidearm assists and kills. For ARs, take objectives where longer sightlines and revenges happen: flags, vehicle hold points, or choke points. Treat the tracker like a compass in fog and plan two matches around those counters.
Are these rewards free?
Yes. All rewards listed are free and require only in-game progress; there are no microtransactions tied to completing the tasks. You still need time and match wins, which are the real cost.
Quick grind tactics I use: squad up and assign roles (medic/resupply specialist) to accelerate revive/resupply counts; run the P18 in your secondary slot whenever you expect building clears; pick one day to farm 28 matches if you want the Battle Pass booster fast. On PC, monitor your EA App or Steam overlay while in queue so you don’t miss login-window drops.
How to get Red Envelope Gifts in Battlefield 6
I opened the inbox the morning the season dropped and the login gifts were already waiting for early players. These Red Envelope Gifts arrive on specific dates and must be claimed inside your in-game inbox within a 24-hour window.
- Success Upon Arrival Parachute: Feb. 17
- 30 Minute Battle Pass XP Boost: Feb. 18
- Blazing Stampede Weapon Sticker: Feb. 19
- 30 Minute Hardware XP Boost: Feb. 20
- Relentless Trample Vehicle Decal: Feb. 21
- 30 Minute Career XP Boost: Feb. 22
- Hunker Down Weapon Sticker: Feb. 23
These are calendar-based. Log in on the listed date, and the item lands in your inbox for 24 hours. If you miss the day, it’s gone — the clock is literal, not figurative.
Platform notes: whether you play on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC via Steam/EA App, the inbox and challenge tracker behave the same. Community threads on Reddit and the official Battlefield channels on X/Twitter often flag missing mail or server hiccups, so check those if a gift doesn’t appear.
Final tip: prioritize the revive/resupply and win counters early in the week while momentum is high — those are the longest-haul tasks. Want the Red Lantern or the Lunisolar AK-205 more than anything else; what’s your plan to get it first?