Battlefield 6 open beta sees criticism by few as majority of players continue to enjoy gameplay

The Battlefield 6 open beta has drawn significant attention from the community, with player numbers reaching into the hundreds of thousands and streaming platforms recording high engagement. While the majority of participants have been actively playing and expressing positive feedback, a minority has raised concerns over certain features.

The Rush game mode, a longstanding part of the Battlefield series, has been at the centre of the discussion.

Some players on forums and social media have described the implementation of Rush in Battlefield 6 as a departure from what they see as the series’ identity, with one Reddit thread titled “Why abandon your game’s identity?” gaining widespread attention. Critics argue that the pace and structure of the mode resemble other shooters more than previous Battlefield entries.

In response to these discussions, adjustments have already been made. Developers altered Rush’s M-COM explosive timers from 45 seconds to 30 and standardised defender respawn times, changes intended to address balancing issues raised by players.

Community reactions to these updates remain mixed, though they demonstrate that feedback from the beta is being considered.

Despite these criticisms, the majority of players appear satisfied with the experience. Many forum users countered the negative threads, stating that Battlefield has always emphasised chaotic, large-scale battles rather than slower gameplay.

Others highlighted that they were too engaged in playing to take part in lengthy debates, with positive impressions dominating the wider community response.

While a minority continues to question certain design choices, the prevailing sentiment across player discussions is one of enthusiasm, with many looking forward to the full release and the opportunity to experience all maps and modes.