Battlefield 6: EA hints at the return of naval warfare – and faces criticism from the community
In the latest update, the developers announced changes to weapons, movement and audio, while also revealing early details about what’s coming next for Battlefield 6. One line in particular caught the community’s eye: “Requests for naval warfare have not gone unnoticed.” It’s the first clear sign from EA that naval combat could make a comeback – a feature fans have been hoping to see for years. The update also confirmed the return of the popular “Little Bird” mini helicopter and introduced plans for a new platoon system.
EA is taking a clear live-service approach with Battlefield 6, building on an expansive seasonal system designed to grow the game over time. Season 1 kicks off on October 28 and will introduce a Battle Royale mode, several new maps, additional weapons and limited-time events. Overall, the developers aim to deliver more post-launch content than any previous entry in the series.
Fans accuse EA of lacking transparency
While the mention of naval warfare was well received in the comments on the X post, it was quickly overshadowed by the ongoing debate over “Open vs. Closed Weapons” – a topic that has divided the Battlefield community for months. Many fans accuse EA of skewing the open beta survey results. As one user put it: “Closed Weapons was hidden, Open was preset – that’s not honest feedback.” Others took issue with EA’s claims of transparency, arguing that many key decisions appear to have been made long before community input was taken into account.
Overall, the mood in the comments is mixed. While the promise of new content like naval warfare has sparked excitement among many fans, criticism of EA’s communication strategy still dominates the conversation. Battlefield 6 is set to launch on October 10, 2025.
Source(s)
Battlefield Comms via X (formerly Twitter)
Image source: r/Battlefield
