"Rush mode, a fan favorite, is flopping dismally in the Battlefield 6 beta testing, receiving harsh criticism as 'plain junk' by some participants."
Battlefield 6's Rush mode, a popular game mode from previous titles, has received mixed reviews in the beta, with many longtime fans expressing concerns about the significant changes from Battlefield 3 and 4.
The smaller scale of the Rush maps in Battlefield 6 has been a point of contention, with the maps utilising only a central sliver of their city grid and zero vehicles. This has resulted in tight close-quarters engagements that heavily favour shotguns, making the mode feel repetitive and more like a "fast-paced shooter" action, similar to Call of Duty, rather than the tactical and varied experience players expect from the series.
The Rush mode in Battlefield 6 features smaller team sizes of 12v12, compared to the larger teams in Battlefield 3 and 4. This, coupled with the map designs that limit flanking routes, has led to congestion and spawn points that are close to the action, allowing attackers to spawnkill defenders.
The open weapon system, which allows all classes to use any weapon, including shotguns, has also contributed to the dominance of shotguns in the mode. This contrasts with traditional Battlefield class restrictions and reduces strategic depth.
The initial 45-second bomb detonation timer in Battlefield 6's Rush mode was deemed too long, causing balance issues. However, EA has since shortened it to 30 seconds to improve the gameplay flow.
Morgan Park, a staff writer at PC Gamer specialising in the latest shooters and communities that play them, has been critical of the changes in Battlefield 6's Rush mode. He points out that the uncharacteristically cramped map layouts in the beta may be a consequence of the player limit.
The lead producer has acknowledged these concerns and has promised adjustments in forthcoming updates aimed at better balancing Rush and making its pace match more with earlier titles. It is speculated that this smaller version of Rush may be a deliberate attempt to differentiate it from Breakthrough, a game mode introduced in Battlefield 1 that swaps bomb sites for Conquest-like capture points.
Rush, similar to Counter-Strike's bomb mode, features respawns and no VIP. All attackers can plant the bomb, and defenders must play whack-a-mole until reinforcements dry up. Despite the negative feedback, some players, such as Sidewinder_ISR, find this smaller take on Rush to be their favourite mode in the beta, appreciating the more tactical gameplay.
Morgan Park, who has been writing for PC Gamer since 2018, has also appeared on Polygon, Kotaku, Fanbyte, and PCGamesN. He is known for writing general news, reviews, features, the occasional guide, and bad jokes in Slack.
[1] Battlefield 6's Rush mode feels like a "shotgun fest" rather than the tactical and varied experience players expect from the series. [2] The map designs in Battlefield 6's Rush mode limit flanking routes, resulting in congestion. [3] The open weapon system in Battlefield 6's Rush mode allows all classes to use any weapon, promoting shotgun dominance. [4] The smaller team sizes in Battlefield 6's Rush mode are a departure from the larger teams in Battlefield 3 and 4. [5] The initial 45-second bomb detonation timer in Battlefield 6's Rush mode was deemed too long, causing balance issues.
[1] In Battlefield 6's Rush mode, the abundance of shotgun usage has transformed the gameplay into a "shotgun fest," deviating from the tactical and diverse experience fans anticipate from the series.
[2] The map designs in Battlefield 6's Rush mode have led to limited flanking routes, resulting in congestion and close-quarters engagements.
[3] The open weapon system in Battlefield 6's Rush mode enables all classes to utilize any weapon, causing shotguns to dominate the gameplay.
[4] Battlefield 6's Rush mode features smaller team sizes of 12v12, a drastic departure from the larger teams in Battlefield 3 and 4.
[5] The initial 45-second bomb detonation timer in Battlefield 6's Rush mode was criticized for causing balance issues.
