A section of Battlefield 6 players are voicing their frustrations about the first-person shooter's matchmaking, with many concluding that it could potentially even "kill" the game. Battlefield 6 has been one of the most anticipated releases of the year, and even though it launched to strong reception, some fans are beginning to uncover features they think could be improved.
Overall, it's been a strong first month for Battlefield 6. After the game's jaw-dropping Open Beta numbers, it was clear that there was an immense amount of hype surrounding the game. While some Battlefield 6 features, like its campaign and recently released battle royale mode, Battlefield REDSEC, haven't resonated with everyone, the game's multiplayer has been a hit with many gamers. However, according to some, Battlefield 6's matchmaking could make or break the game over time.
More Battlefield 6 Players Finished the Campaign Than You’d Think
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Battlefield 6 Players Are Voicing Their Frustrations Over the Game's Bot-Heavy Matchmaking
- Battlefield 6 players are asking for server browsers and consistent servers, like Battlefield 1.
- Many cite the game's use of lobby-filling bots as one of the most annoying parts of the game.
A Reddit post that is gaining a lot of traction on the Battlefield 6 subreddit explains that enjoying multiplayer can be difficult at times when bots are used to fill up lobbies instead of featuring a server browser like Battlefield 1 did. A lot of the confusion and frustration comes from the fact that Battlefield 6 has a large player base, making many players believe that this makes the use of bots completely unnecessary. Many players in the comments agree that they prefer Battlefield 1's approach to lobbies and that they don't understand why DICE changed a system that seemingly worked so well.
Battlefield 6's use of bots has been a hot topic of discussion within the community lately. Just last week, the game's producer, David Sirland, made an official statement about Battlefield 6's bots, explaining how they are actually quite useful for cutting down on wait times for matches. He further explained that while bots may be present in a lobby, they won't be there forever, as the match eventually fills up with other players. However, this also frustrates some fans, as many have mentioned in the comments of the aforementioned Reddit post that it's annoying being dropped into a match that has already started.
As of now, Battlefield 6's lobbies are unlikely to change. The response to Battlefield 6 has put the franchise back in a positive light, for the most part, and as time passes, the game's matchmaking hopefully won't deter players from enjoying the experience.
Battlefield 6
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 90%
- Released
- October 10, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, In-App Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Battlefield Studios
- Publisher(s)
- EA
