DICE and Electronic Arts have released a comprehensive Battlefield 6 community update addressing several of the most pressing concerns from players following the game’s recent launch. The changes, revealed through official posts on Battlefield’s communication channels, include a reversion of Conquest ticket counts to their original values, progression system updates, and backend adjustments to improve the functionality of community servers.
The move comes after widespread player criticism surrounding match pacing and progression balance. Many fans argued that the reduced ticket counts in Conquest mode led to matches ending prematurely, cutting short the large-scale warfare experience that defines the franchise. Responding to these concerns, the official Battlefield Communications account confirmed that the starting ticket count for Conquest matches will return to 1,000, with round timers reset to 45 minutes.
“We’ve heard your feedback about the recent reduction of Conquest starting tickets and will be reverting the ticket count across all maps to their original launch value of 1,000 and 45-minute timed rounds,” the post stated. “Please note that on larger maps such as Mirak Valley and Firestorm this change may lead to longer match durations.”
The announcement marks one of the first major gameplay reversions since Battlefield 6 launched on October 10, 2025. DICE emphasized that it will continue monitoring player feedback and in-game data to ensure that pacing and match flow remain balanced.
Progression and XP Adjustments
Alongside the gameplay change, the development team outlined significant updates to the game’s progression system. The new adjustments aim to make weapon and gear unlocks feel more rewarding without undermining long-term progression goals.
According to the update, XP gained from match completion will increase by 10 percent, while the daily XP bonus will receive a 40 percent boost. Additionally, the XP required to unlock the first 20 weapon attachment ranks will be reduced, allowing players to earn key attachments nearly twice as fast as before.
Assignments that previously required career ranks 20, 23, and 26 to unlock will now become available earlier at ranks 10, 15, and 20. DICE acknowledged that more work is planned to address the difficulty and structure of certain challenges, which will be adjusted in future updates.
“Our goals here are to make the progression experience feel smoother and more rewarding while still keeping that sense of achievement when you complete a milestone like fully mastering a weapon,” the development team explained.
Community Server Overhaul
Another major focus of the update is the Battlefield Portal and community servers. Developers revealed that the game had reached maximum capacity for community servers within its first week, largely due to the creation of XP-farming setups rather than player-focused experiences.
While the studio expressed understanding toward players seeking faster progression, it confirmed that new measures will be implemented to limit farming servers and restore balance to the system. Once these adjustments go live, all custom and verified community experiences will need to be republished before they can become active again.
“With so many servers focused on farming XP rather than active play, it’s become noticeably harder for players to create and find experiences to play with other people,” DICE noted. “Our goal moving forward is to reinforce the player-driven experiences that bring people together while still keeping room for creativity and new ideas.”
The studio reaffirmed that these updates are expected to go live within the next week, with the potential for an earlier rollout depending on testing results.
Ongoing Fixes and Season 1 Preparation
DICE also addressed several ongoing issues, including visibility problems, weapon bloom inconsistencies, and vehicle spawning bugs—all of which are currently under review. Further details on these areas are expected in future updates.
This week’s communication follows a wave of player criticism after the launch, much of which focused on match structure, balance, and technical stability. The developers’ swift response signals a renewed focus on transparency and active post-launch support as Battlefield 6 prepares for its first major seasonal update.
Launched exclusively on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, Battlefield 6 leverages the latest hardware to deliver massive-scale battles across dynamic maps. By returning to a more traditional Battlefield experience—complete with longer matches, fairer progression, and a healthier community ecosystem—DICE appears intent on aligning the game with the expectations of its passionate player base.
