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'We are subservient to the players': Battlefield 6 ditched 128-player matches in favour of classic 64 players after it 'didn't catch on' in Battlefield 2042

"Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't."

PC Gamer

Battlefield 6 goes back to 64 players per match because 2042's 128-person matches "just didn't catch on," design director admits: "Look, we try stuff. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't"

"We do what the players want"

GamesRadar

Battlefield 6 won't have ray tracing at launch and devs "don't have any plans in the near future for it either" because "our effort was focused on making the game as [optimized] as possible"

Raymond Tracing was deemed not fit to serve

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Battlefield 6 won’t bother with ray tracing — here’s why that matters

Instead of ray tracing, Battlefield 6 doubles down on optimization, giving players high FPS, broad accessibility, and better stability across all platforms.

Windows Central

EA knows Battlefield 6's settings menu was a mess in beta, and 'it's probably still going to be a little clunky when we launch'

I'll take it.

PC Gamer

After 20 hours with the Battlefield 6 beta, I believe EA has a ticking time bomb on its hands, though it's not too late to defuse it

It's a war zone out there.

PC Gamer

Analyst says EA plans to milk Battlefield for everything it's worth: 'Their goal is three studios making Battlefield on a 3-year basis, so they can get to Battlefield annually'

EA is reportedly building up to Call of Duty's exhaustive 12-month cycle.

PC Gamer

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Battlefield 6 dev says the beta's small maps are "to make sure we hit the full-octane version of Battlefield on the head" and, don't worry, "large maps exist" too

Battlefield Studios wanted to make sure we could all see it "can handle that too"

GamesRadar

If this beta is any indication, Battlefield 6 isn't all that serious about supporting closed weapons

Closed weapons is already an afterthought in the eyes of Battlefield 6.

PC Gamer

Here's a PSA to all Battlefield 6 beta players: Please don't ignore your medic duties, I promise it'll make this explosive FPS even more enjoyable for everybody

Opinion | Don't pretend like you can't see me down there...

GamesRadar

Battlefield 6 lead producer says 'large maps exist,' confirming the full game will offer bigger battles than the beta's cramped, chaotic firefights

If you're already exhausted by Siege of Cairo, you're in luck.

PC Gamer

If you felt way too killable in the first Battlefield 6 beta weekend, you might not have imagined it: BF6 devs are investigating reports of instakill 'super bullets'

Your honor, I think the ladies and gentlemen of the jury will find that I'm not owned.

PC Gamer

The best Battlefield 6 maps so far

Of the three maps available in Battlefield 6's first beta weekend, there's a clear winner.

PC Gamer

Battlefield 6 is making an excellent case to skip Call of Duty this year

Battlefield has caught up to Call of Duty in a major way.

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Battlefield 6 will introduce classic maps 'based on fan or player requests', and I can already see where this is going: 'we want to choose the best possible one to bring back the good old days of playing Battlefield'

A recipe for success.

TechRadar

'Battlefield 3 and 4 were our strongest muses' – Battlefield 6 developer details the series' return to a gritty, modern setting

We discuss the inspirations behind upcoming FPS Battlefield 6 with a Battlefield Studios developer.

TechRadar

Battlefield 6 dev promises the game will return to the 'gritty' tone of earlier entries – 'you're not running around in a hero cape'

Battlefield 6 will be a modern military shooter inspired by earlier entries in the series and designed as a "gritty and real" experience for players.

Inverse

'Battlefield 6' Is Taking Unlikely Inspiration From The Series' Most Daring Departure, 'Battlefield 1'

When it comes to creating a sense of immersion and atmosphere, 'Battlefield 6' draws inspiration from the last great Battlefield game in 2016's 'Battlefield 1,' according to its lead producer.

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I played Battlefield 6 early and Call of Duty might finally have competition again

I played Battlefield 6 on PS5 for two hours, and I'm very optimistic that EA has found a way to get this shooter series back on track.

GamesRadar

There are no plans for a Battlefield 6 port on Switch 2, even though Battlefield Studios' head is a self-proclaimed "huge Switch fan"

Vince Zampella apparently loves the Switch, but it still won't be getting those levolved destructions

PC Gamer

Battlefield 6 has a proper forge mode with scripting, level editing, and a 'front and center' server browser

Battlefield Studios wants to do better by Portal players in BF6.

TechRadar

The next Battlefield game will arrive by April 2026, here’s how you could play it early

EA confirms a new Battlefield game will be here by April 2026 and is currently looking for playtesters.

Inverse

An Iconic First-Person Shooter Is Coming Back In 2025 And Fixing The Series' Worst Trend

Developers just gave us a first look at the upcoming Battlefield game and announced that an open pre-alpha playtest will launch later this year.

Windows Central

EA aims to save Battlefield with its new Labs initiative — Here's how you can help shape the future of the franchise

The next Battlefield game needs your help to succeed, and Battlefield Labs is the solution. Here's what it entails and details on how you can sign up now.

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