Summary
Progression is too slow—boost XP, add meaningful mastery rewards to make grinding worthwhile.
Tweak movement, sprint/aim transitions, TTK, and reduce bloom for tighter, fairer infantry combat.
Fix indoor/outdoor lighting, streamline menus, and add naval combat to expand gameplay variety.
Battlefield 6 has finally been released, and for some, it may just be the best shooter of the year. With a beta that appears to have been more successful than Black Ops 7’s, and a widely successful launch that has raked in millions on Steam alone, there is no denying that Battlefield 6 is the game to pick up for 2025 and beyond.
Battlefield 6 is doing a lot of things right, from fixing the mistakes of Battlefield 2042 to taking players back to the franchise’s roots with a modern setting and a wide array of features that fans love. However, there are some much-needed improvements that, if implemented, could make the game even better. Here are some improvements Battlefield 6 needs as soon as possible.
Faster Progression
Career & Weapon Leveling Is Currently Too Slow
One of the biggest criticisms of Battlefield 6 right now is the game’s progression, most notably the rate at which players progress through their Career and Weapon Mastery Ranks. Both progression systems are leveled up simply by playing the game, with players needing to earn XP across the board to boost both their Career and Weapon Mastery to unlock weapons, along with earning attachments for said weapons. The only problem right now is that the progression is too slow.
This slow progression makes it increasingly difficult to unlock everything tied to the level system in the game. This is especially noticeable for certain weapons that require both a certain rank and an Assignment Challenge completion, making earning new armaments more tedious. While players can boost their progression rate by using XP Boosters and making use of certain XP farm strategies, increasing XP earn rates across the board would make playing Battlefield 6 more rewarding.
The Introduction of Naval Warfare
Adding Naval Combat Will Mix Things Up
Battlefield 6 definitely brings a mix of different experiences and ways to play the game. With large-scale modes, players can storm the battlefields on foot, push objectives in tanks and other ground-based vehicles, or even take to the skies in fighter jets and attack helicopters. However, one thing that hardcore Battlefield fans may notice is the lack of naval warfare.
Naval warfare is definitely an aspect of past Battlefield titles that many fans love, with game modes like Carrier Assault from Battlefield 4 being among the most beloved thanks to its inclusion. If Battlefield 6 could implement naval combat into the mix during its post-launch support, notably with future maps, boats, and other vehicles, along with the ability to swim, then it could definitely switch things up from game to game.
Improved & Faster Movement
Improved Movement Could Make Infantry Combat More Fun
One of the biggest points of contention right now is Battlefield 6’s movement, and it’s easy to see why. From the beta to launch, many players have noticed that the base movement feels a lot slower. While the complete nerf to bunny hopping and the ability to boost momentum with jumps has definitely improved the game, base sprint speeds and slow transitions to aiming and firing are definitely things that some fans feel pretty strongly about.
Movement in Battlefield 6 is a hard thing to perfect, with many rallying behind slower movement to emulate realism, while others feel that the game plays far too slowly at times. Finding a middle ground between the two, but reducing certain movement penalties such as sprint-out time, along with slightly increasing the game’s base movement speed, could make a world of difference.
Slow Down The Time-to-Kill
Dialing Back The TTK Could Narrow the Skill Gap
Just like movement, Battlefield 6’s overall time-to-kill is another aspect of the game that has some players divided. On the one hand, many feel that the time-to-kill is on the fast side, which can be a great thing for those looking for a more realistic shooter. However, for some, this can definitely be felt when coming across high-skilled players.
TTK is definitely a subjective topic, and there is no surefire way to please everyone. However, many feel that during gunfights, players are being eliminated far too quickly, giving them very little time to react or engage in firefights. Perhaps fine-tuning certain weapon damage profiles, paired with a few much-needed nerfs to specific weapons like the M87A1, could enhance Battlefield 6’s gameplay even further.
Reduced Weapon Bloom
Reducing Weapon Bloom Could Offer Players More Control Over Their Accuracy
While the previous two points are definitely more subjective, this next criticism falls under one of the much-needed changes that need to be made. Battlefield 6 is one of the many shooters that introduces weapon bloom, a mechanic that adds quite a lot of randomness to gunfights. With bloom, players have to account for both random weapon spread and recoil, which makes being accurate significantly harder and takes away players’ control over their accuracy.
While there are definitely ways for players to mitigate bloom, such as firing in bursts, tap-firing from a distance, and turning down the Camera Shake option in the graphics settings, there’s a better solution that DICE can employ. Reducing weapon bloom across the board would eliminate the randomness of gunfights, instead putting more emphasis on learning recoil patterns to control them and making use of certain attachments to ensure that players consistently hit their shots.
Improved & Reduced Lighting
Outdoor & Indoor Lighting Clashes, Harming Visibility
Battlefield 6’s graphical fidelity is definitely one of the game’s strong points. From a visual standpoint, the game is stunning, with an amazing amount of attention to detail. DICE has definitely outdone themselves when it comes to visuals. However, one major concern that many players have is the game’s lighting, particularly when it comes to interiors.
Battlefield 6’s lighting is not exactly the best, with one major criticism being the blinding effect players experience when looking outside from indoors. This effectively reduces players’ visibility, making it much harder to engage with enemies outside. The reverse can be said for players looking into interiors from the outside, making it hard to see where enemies may be lurking. While players can mitigate this issue by adjusting their brightness settings, it isn’t a perfect fix, calling for DICE to hopefully address the issue soon.
A game’s UI is not exactly a dealbreaker when it comes to a solid title, and many players may not give it a second thought. While many UI elements, particularly the HUD, are exceptionally clean in Battlefield 6, the game’s menus and other forms of user interface are exceedingly complicated and often overwhelming for some.
This is especially prevalent in the game’s main menu, with endless tags and visual clutter, along with the layout forcing players to scroll both down and to the left to find different game modes and experiences. The settings menu is also excessively cluttered and overwhelming, with tons of options that make it a chore to go through and optimize settings according to players’ preferences. A more streamlined UI and a more comprehensive layout could definitely make navigating Battlefield 6 less complicated.
More Rewards For Completing Weapon & Vehicle Mastery
Implementing a Final Reward Will Make Grinding Feel Worth It
Battlefield 6 is definitely a grind. From its slow level progression, challenges, and countless weapons, attachments, and equipment unlocks, players have plenty to work toward when jumping in. The game even comes with a whole host of weapon and vehicle camos that give players an additional incentive to progress. However, while challenges can easily be missed and overlooked, much of the game’s progression is done passively through simply playing.
While this is not a bad thing by any means, some players definitely want a little something extra for going out of their way to level up all their weapons, vehicles, and more. The solution? Some kind of additional unlock that rewards players for reaching the highest Mastery on all of their weapons and vehicles. While players already unlock a special vehicle and weapon skin on the weapon or vehicle they reach Mastery 50 on, a full-blown Mastery Reward for mastering everything could offer players an ultimate reward to strive for.
