Battlefield 6 will soon make a change to the game, altering two of its most controversial cosmetics. The complaints and concerns surrounding these cosmetics have been going on since late 2025, so Battlefield 6 players who have taken issue with them may be pleased to learn of the change.
Battlefield 6 practically exploded onto the gaming scene, debuting as the top-spot game on the U.S. Bestsellers chart and moving over 10 million copies within a month of its launch. While the active players have tapered off a bit since, the game is still seeing plenty of regular activity, with Steam alone seeing tens of thousands of players simultaneously playing per day. However, not every little thing about the game has been well-received, and an upcoming update looks to amend that.
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Battlefield 6 Quietly Addresses Cosmetic Concerns in Patch Notes
Battlefield 6's upcoming version 1.1.3.6 patch, which is expected to land on February 3 in advance of Season 2 of Battlefield 6, seems to have quietly acknowledged concerns regarding two cosmetics in the game within its patch notes, and expressed intention to alter them. Amid the patch notes, the developer included one bullet-point noting that the Objective Ace and Winter Warning cosmetics will be changed with the upcoming update. However, no details were given regarding exactly how they'll be altered, with the bullet-point simply stating that they're being changed to "better align with Battlefield's visual identity."
Objective Ace and Winter Warning Concerns Closed Out Battlefield 6's Year
While Battlefield 6 has been enjoying a lot of success, not all of it has been smooth sailing. In December 2025, players began to notice issues with the aforementioned cosmetics and took their grievances online. Winter Warning is a Battlefield 6 player card sticker that raised eyebrows due to it looking like it was AI-generated. Keen-eyed players immediately pointed out how the M4A1 pictured has two barrels, while the actual gun and its Battlefield 6 version only have one. The placement of the wielder's hands and the overall style also raised suspicion.
Objective Ace, on the other hand, is a Battlefield 6 mask skin that players took notice of because of its strong resemblance to the logo for Call of Duty: Ghosts. Side-by-side comparisons convinced a lot of players that it couldn't have been an accident, pointing to portions of the mask design's mirroring the cracks, chips, and streaks of Call of Duty: Ghosts' logo. Others wondered if AI had also been used in the creation of the Objective Ace.
These concerns seem to have been noticed by the developers, who are now taking steps to amend them. Whether the changes to the two items are considered sufficient by players will be seen once the update lands in February. However, even the changes may not be enough for all players to be satisfied. Battlefield 6 reportedly used AI in the "preparatory stages" of its development, but according to Rebecka Coutaz, VP general manager of DICE, players wouldn't be seeing AI on any assets or maps. The sticker in particular seems to indicate this has changed, though the studio hasn't officially stated that the Winter Warning sticker utilized AI-generated art.
Despite concerns from gamers and developers alike, many game studios are pushing ahead with the use of AI in development in one stage or another. This has drawn a lot of backlash from some players, with a notable recent example being the response to Larian Studios announcing plans to use AI in future games. That ended with Larian deciding to scrap using Generative AI in the production of concept art entirely. It remains to be seen what the future holds for the technology in game development, but for now, the negative response from players seems to be enough for studios to consider making changes.
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
