Battlefield 6 Open Beta Will Test Divisive Feature, Confirms DICE

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The open beta for Battlefield 6 has been announced, giving fans a chance to evaluate a controversial aspect of the game. The Battlefield series has faced numerous challenges, making the launch of Battlefield 6 crucial. If it fails spectacularly, Electronic Arts (EA) might temporarily halt the franchise due to the significant investment of resources and funds, with only mediocre returns at best. Much depends on the time allocated to the development teams; Battlefield 2042 was released prematurely, and its features didn’t resonate well with players. Features such as specialists, larger maps, higher player counts, and other elements were criticized by gamers.

In the world of Battlefield 2042, one aspect that players found less than pleasing was the open weapons system or open classes. Traditionally, in Battlefield games, each role had distinct weapons and tools associated with it. For example, if you were a Recon class, you were the only one who could wield a sniper rifle. This approach ensured balance between roles, as opposed to someone playing as a sniper being able to resupply ammo like a Support character could. However, this all shifted in 2042, granting players the freedom to customize their classes across roles, a change that didn’t sit well with many players. Regrettably, it appears that Battlefield 6 will be adopting this approach once more.

Battlefield 6 Beta Will Test Open vs Closed Weapons

In summary, DICE is taking player feedback into account, as they have announced an open beta for Battlefield 6. This beta will offer at least two playlists to cater to different preferences – one that features open weapons and another with restricted ones. This way, players can opt for the traditional Battlefield experience or a more modern approach without compromising DICE/EA’s vision. In essence, it’s a balanced solution that meets player demands without deviating from their planned design.

Instead of Open and Closed Weapons, let’s talk about Class-Specific Weapons versus Unlocked Weapons.

Why limit ourselves?

From the start of the Beta phase, players have the option to select official game modes with weapons tied to specific classes (Class-Specific Weapons), or they can opt for a more open playstyle where all weapons are accessible (Unlocked Weapons).

Stay tuned for more details.

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It’s intriguing to observe how this unfolds, given that DICE may rely on the performance of these playlists to decide their approach in the finished game. It appears probable that they could repeat playlists, but there’s a good chance they might simply make one playlist the default option if it performs exceptionally well instead.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve got to say, it doesn’t make sense to divide our gaming community if there’s such a vast gap in player numbers. We’ll just have to wait and see how things unfold. On the bright side, Battlefield 6 is doing an impressive job of listening to its players. They’ve been running playtests for months to gather feedback, which shows they care about what we think.

However, there are whispers that Battlefield 6 might be in a bit of a pickle, especially concerning the game’s campaign. Some reports suggest it could launch in an unfinished state. Here’s hoping everything turns out alright and Electronic Arts gives this game the time it needs to be cooked to perfection.

Battlefield 6 is expected to release sometime between now and next spring.

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2025-07-21 19:26