Battlefield 6 arrived with high expectations, and thousands of fans didn’t hesitate to jump into the first open beta this past weekend. The massive destructible maps, impressive graphics, and the return of the class system got the community hyped. But that excitement quickly gave way to concern as reports of cheating began to surface.
Battle Against Hackers
EA acknowledges that the fight against hackers is just beginning and will continue to evolve in the coming months as they develop new security measures. Despite their anti-cheat system having already blocked thousands from joining the game, some “bad apples” still managed to slip in and ruin the experience.
On social media and Reddit, fans shared plenty of clips showing cheaters in multiplayer matches. Some players exhibited perfect aim thanks to aimbots, while others could see enemies through walls.
The presence of hackers surprised many, especially since Battlefield 6 uses a Secure Boot system designed to work alongside Javelin to detect and block cheaters.
However, EA made it clear that Secure Boot “is not, and was not intended to be, a silver bullet.” They explained that it is simply another layer that makes it harder for cheat developers to create hacks and easier for EA to detect them when they try.
“Anti-cheat isn’t one and done, it’s an ever evolving battlefield, and what has worked for us previously or in different games doesn’t always work in all of them,” a representative from the company wrote on the EA forums.
Although some cheaters slipped in during the first few days, many others were stopped before entering matches thanks to these measures. EA revealed that Javelin has already blocked more than 330,000 cheating attempts, while players reported over 100,000 possible hackers.
The FPS Showdown: Battlefield vs. Call of Duty
Cheating issues aside, the Battlefield 6 beta was a huge success and even broke Call of Duty’s records on Steam with 510,403 concurrent players.
In recent years, Battlefield’s missteps allowed Call of Duty to dominate the scene, but this new game has fans believing the series can reclaim the crown. Still, insiders say Activision isn’t losing sleep over it. According to Insider Gaming, Activision’s leadership believes “Call of Duty is too big to fail,” and expect their franchise to remain the top dog for years to come.
Battlefield 6 launches on October 10, while Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is expected later this year. If the release windows overlap, the holiday season could bring one of the biggest FPS showdowns in years.
