Battlefield 6 developer DICE appears to have quietly removed the controversial Wicked Grin skin from the game after its design sparked backlash from players. Neither DICE nor EA has commented on the skin's surprise removal, which came alongside this week's big Season 1 update, but many Battlefield 6 fans are now speculating that the studio may be revising its design to better align with the shooter's overall grounded aesthetic.

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Ever since Activision did a drastic U-turn on its unrealistic skins in Call of Duty, which even resulted in the Carry Forward feature for Black Ops 7 being canceled, Battlefield fans have been rallying together to ensure that no such skins ever make their way into the series' newest entry, Battlefield 6. While DICE has assured fans that the game will be a grounded and gritty shooter that doesn't follow the trends of other titles, some skins have already sparked concern about where things could be headed.

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Battlefield 6's Blue Wicked Grin Skin Has Seemingly Been Removed

Shortly before Season 1 kicked off, EA gave fans a sneak peek of some of the new skins coming to the game with the game's first major content update. Unfortunately, one skin in particular sparked upset among Battlefield 6 players due to its bright blue design. The skin in question, Wicked Grin, now appears to have been removed from the game completely. Neither EA nor DICE has commented on the skin's removal, but fans suspect that it could be receiving a design rework after players made it clear that they wouldn't even revive anyone seen wearing it.

Not everyone thinks the Wicked Grin skin is a big deal, but DICE has been working tirelessly to keep the community happy, especially when it comes to cosmetic items. While it looks like this skin in particular could be in the process of being reworked, another skin was also changed with Battlefield 6's Season 1 update this week. The System Override cosmetic was originally part of a promotion with tech company Razer, but it was criticized and labelled as the "Monster Energy" skin due to its neon green highlights. Adjustments have since been made to tone down the design and ensure it aligns more closely with the game's aesthetic.

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Those looking to get their hands on some new cosmetic items will want to make sure they're checking out the new Twitch Drops promotion, as players can bag themselves a free Battlefield 6 skin from now until November 4. Fans simply need to link their EA and Twitch accounts and watch up to 4 hours of a qualifying Battlefield REDSEC stream to earn a free soldier skin.

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October 10, 2025
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