"Goldmine" of unused maps – streamer sparks new discussion about Battlefield 6

In a post on X dated December 30, EndersFPS claimed that Battlefield 6 is sitting on a “goldmine” of unused maps hidden within Portal mode – including remakes of classics such as Grand Bazaar and Ziba Tower. According to him, the problem is that this content rarely gets played because it is difficult to find in the game. He described the wasted potential as “astronomical.”

The criticism struck a nerve within the community. Since Battlefield 6 launched in October last year, players have repeatedly voiced frustration over the lack of large, open maps for modes such as Conquest and Escalation. From the perspective of many fans, Season 1 brought little improvement. As a result, Portal mode is widely seen as an obvious solution – yet EA has so far failed to fully tap into its potential.

Battlefield Portal continues to inspire impressive fan-made projects, ranging from remakes of classic maps to creative reuses of areas from the battle royale mode REDSEC. Despite this creativity, the community widely views accessibility as the biggest issue. Portal maps are difficult to find, often buried deep within menus or accessible only through specific map codes. Unless players actively search for them, they are unlikely to encounter these experiences. Another common point of frustration is the reduced XP gain in Portal compared to official maps. While this limitation is intended to prevent XP farming, it makes progression feel slow – a major deterrent for many players.

Community calls for improvements

As German gaming magazine GameStar and others have noted, there have long been clear proposals for addressing the issue. These include adding curated playlists featuring community-created content directly to the main menu, as well as easing XP restrictions in Portal mode. Players have also repeatedly called for selected Portal maps to be integrated into the regular seasonal rotation.

The responses to EndersFPS’ post on X highlight one thing above all – frustration. Many players expressed strong criticism of how Portal has been handled and feel that their feedback is being ignored by the developers. Whether EA and DICE will make better use of this “goldmine” remains to be seen. One thing is clear, however – the potential is there, but players’ patience is wearing thin.