Battlefield 6 dev says bots are limited to Training Grounds in open beta, not regular multiplayer

DICE confirms Battlefield 6 bots only appear in Training Grounds during open beta, not in core multiplayer modes.

DICE has confirmed that Battlefield 6’s open beta will only feature AI-controlled soldiers in specific Training Grounds playlists, following community concern about the use of bots in multiplayer matches.

The clarification comes after player backlash to earlier suggestions that Battlefield 6 might use bots to fill empty slots in online lobbies, a system that proved unpopular in Battlefield 2042.

In a social media statement, DICE said AI soldiers will be limited to the Training Grounds section of the open beta, which is currently hosting the Breakthrough Initiation playlist.

According to the developer, Breakthrough Initiation pairs players with 15 others while AI soldiers make up the remainder of the match.

DICE said the mode is intended to introduce newcomers to the core mechanics of Breakthrough and provide a more manageable experience than a full multiplayer lobby.

Players who prefer to avoid AI opponents can do so by selecting Breakthrough from the “Featured” playlist row, which does not include bots.

DICE added that Training Grounds playlists are only available to players below rank 15, after which they are removed from the front-end menu.

The studio’s statement emphasised that AI soldiers are not part of the game’s regular multiplayer modes during the beta period.

This approach, DICE suggested, may help ease new players into the large-scale combat that Battlefield is known for.

Battlefield 6’s open beta is currently in early access, drawing large player numbers and significant queue times.