Summary
nBattlefield 6is reportedly planning on dropping a popular feature in the upcoming game, and many fans are unhappy about the possible move. The next installment in the classic battle royale franchise is slated to launch sometime in 2025, though no official date has been locked in yet.Battlefield 6will mark the first entry in the series in nearly five years, but the news that one of the game’s well-liked features might be removed could dampen expectations about whether the next iteration will truly mark a return to form for the military-based shooter.
Since the first game hit shelves back in 2002,over 10 mainlineBattlefieldtitles have been released, with varying degrees of success. For many,Battlefield 2andBad Companyare standout titles, whileBattlefield 2042andHardlineare two entries that largely missed the mark. The series remains hugely popular, but the rumor that a popular feature may be ditched in the upcoming game could raise doubts in the minds of players about whetherBattlefield 6will have what it takes to live up to the hype.
A Reddit user named korlic99 recently shared a post that appears to point toBattlefield 6only having a server browser for Portal and not for regular multiplayer. The thread reads, “I checked every playtest reference, link, and related parts of the UI from the existing server browser to something or vice versa. For now, it’s like a Portal feature (like in2042), and not part of the main multiplayer section.” Many commenters lamented the news that the upcoming game could follow the same path as2042and only have a server browser for Portal. Several users mentioned that the hype just keeps going downhill, and some even said they wouldn’t buy the game if it lacks a server browser for regular multiplayer.
Battlefield 6 May Not Feature a Server Browser for Regular Multiplayer Mode
Apart from2042, everyBattlefieldtitle has featured a server browser for regular multiplayer modes. It allows players to manually choose servers based on practical factors like player count, map, and location. This gives gamers more control over their experience, improving match quality and cutting down on wait times. Themultiplayer server browser has been a hallmark ofBattlefieldgames, so much so that some have even suggested its longtime battle royale rival, theCall of Dutyfranchise, should adopt it into its ecosystem.
EA and DICE had previously stated thatBattlefield 6would include the best features from other gamesin the series. However, the decision to keep the same server browser setup from what many players deem the worst game in franchise history seems to go against this strategy.
No reason was given as to why the new game may not have a server browser, but as theBattlefield 6release inches closer, many fans will be left scratching their heads as to why the game’s developers would choose such a route.
