“Preserving the experience” why weirdly colorful skins are…

Battlefield 6 is here, and so far, it's been delivering on its promise to bring the series back to its roots. Its predecessor, Battlefield 2042, was mercilessly criticized for a number of core issues, but perhaps its most publicized and widely detested element was its suite of character skins, which series fans argue adulterated the Battlefield identity beyond recognition. Among the most maligned cosmetics were those based around off-theme elements, like the infamous Santa Claus skin.

Likely due, at least in part, to this backlash, DICE has reversed course with Battlefield 6, which is much more realistic and grounded as a whole. This is reflected not only in the suite of skins, which fans have deemed far more appropriate for the military-sim genre, but also in the game's broader premise: it's not a near-future sci-fi setting like Battlefield 2042. Still, Battlefield fans are watching the game like a hawk, with many still worried about BF6's potential to backslide into the more outlandish, fantastical cosmetics of games like Fortnite and Call of Duty.

Why Are Battlefield 6 Players So Worried About Colorful and Unrealistic Skins?

The Current State of Battlefield 6's Cosmetics, Explained

So far, Battlefield 6 has stayed away from the outlandish and silly skins of its predecessor. Remarkably, the game has managed to offer a variety of interesting and distinct skins that still fit the grounded military theme: the most flamboyant Battlefield 6 launch skins still maintain a sense of gritty realism, but with plausible details like special patches, designs, goggles, and the like. The result is a far more immersive multiplayer experience that doesn't feel boring or overly restrictive.

Despite this, some of Battlefield 6's Season 1 skins have still drawn the ire of concerned fans. Specifically, players pounced on the System Override and Wicked Grin skins, which were widely deemed garish and loud across social media. It would seem that this feedback may have actually made its way to EA and DICE, however, as System Override is now a much more muted green, and Wicked Grin was quietly removed from the game as well. Assuming that these changes were indeed made as a result of fan backlash, they indicate a receptiveness on the part of Battlefield 6's developers: no one at DICE or EA wants BF6 to attract the same negativity as BF2042, presumably.

Green, Blue, or Purple, Battlefield 6 Fans Will Likely Never Accept Colorful or Goofy Skins

When Battlefield fans compare the franchise to Call of Duty, it's usually in a derogatory way; within the game's community, CoD is often considered the more pedestrian, prolific, and creatively bankrupt of the two long-running military sim series. Naturally, this comparison has been broached time and again in the wake of Battlefield 2042 (and BF5 before it), as Call of Duty has all but abandoned its boots on the ground militarism and morphed into something more akin to a superhero movie franchise with its storytelling. Such silliness and theatrics have seeped into CoD's multiplayer offerings as well, where out-of-place characters like Nicki Minaj, Peter Griffin, and Seth Rogan have appeared as operator skins.

More than Battlefield fans not wanting the game to be like CoD, they want it to retain its identity. Media in the modern age has become increasingly self-referential, ironic, and glib, which often results in a loss of authenticity. Sometimes, it's better to stick to a strong, core worldbuilding concept, even if it means missing out on what are probably quite lucrative media collaborations and attention-grabbing gimmicks. Personal feelings about Call of Duty aside, its identity and tone have obviously changed dramatically in recent years. Many Battlefield players just don't think EA needs to follow suit, so they've lashed out at anything with even an inkling of resemblance to something from the Call of Duty franchise.

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Released: October 10, 2025
ESRB: Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, In-App Purchases, Users Interact
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