Before the release of Battlefield 6, excitement was palpable within the community as players looked forward to a fresh experience after the disappointments of Battlefield 2042. Many hoped this latest installment would correct the previous game’s missteps. Upon its arrival, Battlefield 6 indeed garnered praise and set records, emerging as a formidable competitor to Call of Duty, even causing some concern in that camp.
However, the atmosphere surrounding Battlefield 6 has shifted significantly with the introduction of Season 1 and its new battle royale mode, RedSec. Feedback from players has soured, largely due to persistent prompts to purchase the battle pass and the introduction of colorful skins perceived as too frivolous for the game’s serious tone. DICE finds itself facing backlash, culminating in a notable decline in player reviews.
Currently, Battlefield 6’s ratings on Steam have dipped to a “Mixed” status after accumulating nearly 163,000 user reviews, with a significant portion now being negative. Recent statistics indicate that October 29 marked the first day where negative reviews surpassed positive ones.
The core issues appear to revolve around the reception of RedSec, with some players expressing frustration over feeling as if they funded a player base for a free-to-play mode. Complaints also cite the game’s increased microtransactions, including the controversial battle pass and the abundance of game skins that many feel detract from its overall vibe, as well as perceived similarities to Call of Duty.
Additionally, RedSec’s standalone page has been rated mostly negatively, which seems to have impacted sentiments toward Battlefield 6 itself. While some fans continue to defend the game, it is evident that the initial wave of enthusiasm has faded for a considerable number of players.
