The recently leaked codes regarding Battlefield 6, especially the Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) system that would be included in the game, created a huge wave of discussion and concern among the player community. There was criticism that this system, which is expected to match players according to their skill levels, was against the long-standing spirit of the series. However, the Battlefield 6 development team made important statements in order to calm these concerns.
Assurance from the Executive Producer to the Actors
David Sirland, one of the executive producers of Battlefield 6, met with players on the Battlefield Labs Discord server to answer questions about the SBMM system. Sirland emphasized that SBMM was not an absolute priority in the game's development process and that servers were determined primarily by factors such as ping values and quick game launches. He also made it clear that the SBMM system would only be used to ensure team balance in matches and that a heavy, competitive-focused matchmaking system would not be implemented.
Sirland tried to allay players' concerns by saying, "Battlefield is best enjoyed when players of different abilities play together. A heavy SBMM system would ruin that experience, so we don't plan to do that." This statement shows the development team's sensitivity to preserving the series' unique gameplay dynamics.
Battlefield Labs and the Issue of Trust
The Battlefield Labs program was launched as an initiative aimed at developers actively involving players in the development process of the game. The main goal of the program is to test new features with players early and make improvements to the game based on their valuable feedback. However, some leaked information and code from the program has caused a trust issue between the development team and the player community.
“Battlefield Labs provides an important opportunity to develop the game the right way and engage the community. However, unfortunately, leaks like this undermine our trust and can negatively impact development,” Battlefield Community Manager T0TALfps said in a statement regarding the leaks. This statement shows the developers’ discomfort with the leaks and their efforts to communicate transparently with the community.
What's New in Battlefield 6
Although overshadowed by the SBMM discussions, the new features that Battlefield 6 will offer to players are also eagerly awaited. According to leaked information, a Battle Royale mode that fans of the series have been waiting for a long time will be added to the game, and classic class-based systems will also return. These innovations aim to appeal to both the series' loyal fan base in the past and to attract new players to the Battlefield world.
As Battlefield 6 continues to develop at full speed, the developers have stated that they will be taking into account the feedback from the player community and will work to ensure that the game provides the best and most enjoyable experience for everyone overall. Battlefield fans are eagerly waiting to see how well the developers will deliver on these promises in the final version.
