Community Concerns for Battlefield 6
- Tom Belous (The Lanky Soldier)
- Sep 1
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 8
Tom gathered the biggest concerns that Battlefield community has. But before that, Battlefield 2042 is back from the dead and no one can believe it. Tom and Ray are discussing the unexpected revival of Battlefield 2042 and they have a small debate about Breakthrough. In Battlefield 6, skins are being leaked, and big discussions happens about the recent movement changes that DICE has announced in their blog post.
Featuring: Tom Belous (TheLankySoldier) & Ray Edmunds Episode 49: Community Concerns for Battlefield 6
Released on August 26, 2025
Length: 1 Hour & 50min
TIME STAMPS:
03:18 - 2042: Back from the dead
07:34 - Breakthrough Debate
12:14 - More BF2042
21:06 - Battlefield 6 Skins
34:33 - Annual Battlefield
42:14 - Battlefield 6 Movement Changes
01:06:30 - Open vs Closed Weapon System
01:13:06 - Skins and Aesthethics
01:21:42 - Battlefield 6 Maps
01:29:38 - Server Browser
01:33:32 - Battlefield 6 Potential
01:34:24 - Battlefield Community is angry again
QUOTES:
Battlefield game annually? This nothing burger news.
We want feedback from everyone, but not from Call of Duty players. Are you hearing yourself?
The reason why people are complaining about stuff like that, it's because they never play other games and never went outside Battlefield.
Stop being douchebags to other people. That's all it is.
Even Call of Duty players are praising the aesthetics of Battlefield 6.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Community & Developer Discussions:
Concerns about Battlefield 6 including server browser, maps, weapon systems, movement and skins.
Criticism of how movement changes were communicated, leading to community backlash.
Emphasis on the importance of balancing skill expression with gameplay flow, criticizing overly twitchy or unrealistic movement mechanics.
Discussion on the potential for Battlefield to incorporate content from previous games via Portal, advocating for modular, customizable content rather than full game remakes.
Game Content & Features:
Praise for the free Battle Pass in Battlefield 2042, with community-made player cards and skins inspired by past Battlefield titles.
Frustration with the grind required to unlock skins and progression issues.
Concerns about customization options being limited, with hopes for more flexible character customization akin to Battlefield 5.
Criticism of locked skins and lack of customization, advocating for more creative freedom.
Maps & Vehicles:
Disappointment that many maps are infantry-focused with limited or no air/land vehicles.
Comparison to Battlefield 3 launch maps, noting that smaller, infantry-focused maps are acceptable and historically consistent.
Expectation of more vehicle-heavy maps post-launch, similar to past Battlefield entries.
Server Browser & Community Tools:
Support for the inclusion of server browser features in Portal, even if limited to community-hosted servers.
Emphasis on Portal as a hub for custom game modes, maps, and community content.
Community & Social Media Dynamics:
Criticism of tribalism, gatekeeping, and toxicity within the Battlefield community.
Reflection on past incidents of gatekeeping, gatekeeping mentality, and infighting, comparing it to other communities like Call of Duty.
Personal anecdotes about social media reactions, including receiving slurs and insults over opinions and avatar choices.
Call for maturity, open-mindedness, and less toxicity in community discussions.
Franchise Future & Industry Insights:
Skepticism about EA's plan to make Battlefield an annual franchise, based on rumors from Michael Patcher.
Argument that content should be delivered via Portal, not full new games, to save resources and maintain franchise identity.
Emphasis on Battlefield's potential as a platform for diverse content, including past titles and community maps.
Final Thoughts & Positivity:
Optimism about Battlefield 6's foundation and potential, noting the significant improvement over Battlefield 2042.
Encouragement for developers to keep "cooking" and improving the game.
Closing remarks urging community members to be respectful, open-minded, and avoid toxicity.
Humor & Personal Remarks:
Jokes about cat ears, community reactions, and the irony of community gatekeeping.
Light-hearted comments about social media, internet toxicity, and personal opinions.
DOWNLOAD: Episode 49 Transcript
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Note: Transcripts are not fully accurate, as they were not fixed for accent & grammar mistakes
