Battlefield 6 confirms planned vehicle improvements after admitting it's currently a 'death trap'

Battlefield 6 We've confirmed plans to test changes to some of the game's vehicles after receiving player feedback that they felt like “death traps” to use. these Battlefield 6 Changes will first be tested through Battlefield Labs and then applied to the main game once the developers are satisfied with the balance.

After a strong launch period, Battlefield 6 In the months since, we've struggled with player count issues. Despite the game's new content, player retention remains a major challenge for Battlefield Studios. Players aren't sticking around and player numbers aren't growing after launch. Battlefield 6 I am concerned about season 2. It's unclear exactly why the game is struggling to bring players back, but gamers haven't been shy about sharing their feedback with Battlefield Studios since launch. Essentials of Vehicle Gameplay battlefield The series has been a source of frustration for many players, and the developers are looking to address certain elements of the series.

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Battlefield 6 developers call light vehicles 'death traps', but testing is ongoing.

In an interview with PC Gamer, DICE hardware creator Kit Eklöf responded to the feedback: Battlefield 6's lightweight ground transport vehicles die too easily, and they have revealed plans to address this in the future. “I will pass on the light car feedback to the team today,” said Eklöf. “But I'd also like to promote that we have a Battlefield Labs test coming up where we'll be testing out some vehicle improvements on this issue, especially since we've heard feedback that the vehicle is a death trap. We'll be trying out a package of vehicle improvements in Labs soon, so stay tuned.” So not only are developers aware of the issue, but people participating in the Battlefield Labs testing environment can also test vehicle changes before they go live in the game. Unfortunately, Eklöf didn't reveal the exact nature of the changes, nor did he say when Battlefield Labs players will be able to try them out.

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The Battlefield Labs test environment has been a useful tool for Battlefield Studios to obtain feedback on: BF6 Before it was released. Actually, it was possible before too. Battlefield 6 It was officially announced, and leaks quickly made gamers aware of its existence. Following the game's release, Battlefield Labs was temporarily closed as developers began gathering feedback for the live version. Battlefield 6. However, BF Studios has temporarily brought Battlefield Labs back a few times since launch. That's because it remains a great way to test sweeping changes without affecting the experience of most players.

…We've heard feedback that the vehicles are death traps. We'll be trying out vehicle improvement packages in the lab soon, so stay tuned.

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Battlefield 6 Season 2 launched on February 17 and dropped Extreme Measures content, including a decontamination map. A roadmap released earlier this month confirmed that Season 2 will have two more chapters: Nightfall and Hunter/Prey. Scheduled for release on March 17 and April 14 respectively, they will add more maps and modes to the game. As the season begins, hopefully Battlefield Studios can find a way to make vehicle gameplay as good as previous games in the series. It's yet to be seen if the upcoming content will be enough to draw players back to first-person shooters.


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October 10, 2025

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