Massive player demand for Battlefield 6 evident as two consecutive attempts to join a closed beta at 9am on a Thursday resulted in joining queues of 140,000 players each time.
The Battlefield 6 beta has kicked off, but it's not all smooth sailing for players. The early access phase has revealed several significant issues that are causing concerns for players and potentially impacting their experience[1].
Persistent matchmaking problems are a major issue, with players reporting inability to queue into matches with party members, frequent crashes during matchmaking, and inconsistent loading into games. These issues affect both PC and console players[1]. Additionally, some players are experiencing severe performance issues, with sudden and dramatic FPS drops even on high-end hardware, and mid-game packet loss during large-scale modes causing lag and a slow-motion game feel[2].
A known bug is causing abnormally fast time-to-kill (TTK), making infantry engagements feel unbalanced with players dying instantaneously due to a "super bullet" glitch[3]. Beyond technical problems, some players criticize the gameplay depth and balance. Issues inherited from Battlefield 2042 persist, including crossplay input advantages favoring controller players and unclear balance between platforms[4][5]. The gameplay is described as mediocre and lacking strategic depth, with movement and maps feeling unexciting and poorly designed[4][5].
The maps in the beta reportedly feel too similar and lack variety, which could reduce long-term engagement[5]. The new class system allowing all weapons to be used by any class, while improving accessibility, may negatively impact class balance and the traditional Battlefield formula[5].
Despite these issues, the Battlefield 6 beta has garnered a significant amount of interest. During the somewhat limited early access beta, a peak of 289,505 players were on Steam alone[6]. The game will launch with both open and closed weapons, a return to traditional classes similar to BF2042, and the Deploy Beacon has been moved from Recon to Assault[7].
Notable experts in the gaming industry have also weighed in. Rory Norris, a freelancer and guides editor, who spends over 1,000 hours on The Elder Scrolls Online, is an expert in various live service games, including Destiny 2, Call of Duty, and The Elder Scrolls Online[8]. He, like many players, has experienced the long queues to get into the Battlefield 6 beta[9].
Developers acknowledge these issues, actively working on fixes such as restoring DLSS/DLAA support and improving matchmaking stability[1]. The feedback from the beta phase is being considered to address major bugs and gameplay concerns before launch[3]. The HP Omen 35L is considered the best gaming PC[10], while the Razer Blade 16 is considered the best gaming laptop[11], the Meta Quest 3 is considered the best VR headset[12], and the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS ed. is considered the best handheld gaming PC[13].
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- Even with the Battlefield 6 beta's popularity [6], the game's environment [1] is troubled by persistent matchmaking problems, performance issues, and a fast time-to-kill bug [3], affecting many players across platforms.
- Some critics argue that the gameplay lacks strategic depth and balance [4][5], with concerns over the new class system potentially impacting class balance and the traditional Battlefield formula [5].
- Despite these issues, the entertainment [2] provided by the gameplay and the anticipation surrounding the launch of Battlefield 6 remain strong, with experts like Rory Norris endeavoring to participate in the beta [9]. Developers are actively addressing these issues [1], aiming to improve the game before its official launch.
