The movement mechanics in Battlefield 6 have become a pivotal topic among the game’s community, with EA’s recent decision to adjust certain aspects splitting players into two distinct factions. On one side, there are those who argue that the movement has been excessively toned down, while others believe that the heightened risk-and-reward dynamic creates a more authentic first-person shooter experience. To put it simply, as noted by a user named Jean Martin on Twitter, the player base is now divided into two groups: the “zoomers” who enjoyed the movement in the beta phase and the “Battledads” who favor the revised mechanics in the official release. Martin posed a question to principal game designer Florian Le Bihan, asking, “Can we get an in-between to please all the community?”
In response, Le Bihan acknowledged the feedback, stating, “We’re looking at adjustments for sure to find a good in-between. We already have some changes that are in the works and are monitoring feedback for more.”
Controversy Surrounding Movement Changes
Players have expressed mixed feelings regarding modifications to movement in the game’s Labs, debating whether the adjustments have been excessive or if the new risk-and-reward system enhances the grounded nature of the FPS.
Developer Insights and Future Changes
Assuring fans, the lead developers of Battlefield 6 indicated that the forthcoming changes to movement and sliding mechanics “are far from drastic,” aiming to create a more traditional Battlefield experience instead of mimicking a Call of Duty style.
Feedback regarding the recent beta mechanics has also produced a spectrum of opinions. While players generally welcomed the nerfs affecting movement and shotguns, they were disappointed to find that elements like the Rush mode remain limited, with open weapon configurations still being the standard.
In his communication on October 12, 2025, Le Bihan reiterated the developers’ commitment to refining movement. Responding to another player’s plea for a return to the open beta’s mechanics, he provided some clarity on the developer’s direction: “We won’t go back to Open Beta movement, but we are working on some slight adjustments that will help with some parts that feel a bit clunky. We’ll share more about that as soon as we can!”
On October 15, 2025, he further reinforced that while there would be no full reversion to the beta’s mechanics, improvements were in progress. With reference to the current state, it appears that EA intends to make concessions for players who feel the nerfs were too aggressive, particularly given that some new mechanics are perceived as “clunky.”
Moreover, until patch notes are published, it remains unclear what specific changes will be implemented, as EA has not provided a timeline for those updates. However, it has been confirmed that the ladder exploit allowing players to navigate the map excessively will be addressed in a future patch.
As the Battlefield 6 community continues to leverage the new Portal mode to create XP farms that circumvent the enduring progression grind, EA appears to be adopting a reactive approach to these emerging issues.