Update #2: Battlefield Studios appears to be making progress in resolving a problem that has prevented certain players from accessing Battlefield 6, mistakenly prompting them to purchase additional DLC. A recent tweet from the Battlefield Comms account stated: “The team is currently working on a fix for the issue that affects players using the EA App and prevents them from launching game modes due to missing content.” EA anticipates that this solution will be “implemented within the next hour,” and players will need to restart the game for changes to take effect.
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Update #1: The Battlefield Comms Twitter account has provided further details regarding the error. The development team believes they have identified a potential cause and is currently validating a possible fix, promising to share updates once more information is available.
Original Story: DICE is examining an issue affecting Battlefield 6 that stops players from entering the game, erroneously indicating that they need to purchase DLC. Despite encountering server queues and error codes, the latest FPS from Battlefield Studios has enjoyed overall positive reception. However, many players report being unable to access the game, some even receiving prompts stating they need to “purchase to play,” despite already owning the game.
A tweet from the official Battlefield Comms account acknowledges this problem, stating: “We’re aware of an issue preventing players from accessing the game with some receiving an error stating they need to purchase DLC or similar. Please stay tuned for further updates as the team investigates.” This message reassures players that the team is actively looking into the issue.
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We’re aware of an issue preventing players from accessing the game with some receiving an error stating they need to purchase DLC or similar. Stay tuned for further updates as the team investigates this issue. Thank you for your patience!
The Battlefield 6 roadmap outlines various upcoming maps and weapons, starting with Season 1, titled Rogue Ops, set to launch on October 29. California Resistance will debut three weeks later in November, followed closely by Winter Offensive in December. All of this content will be free with the game purchase, apart from cosmetic items available for sale.
To clarify, if you have already bought Battlefield 6, you should not need to make any additional purchases to access both the main campaign and multiplayer modes. Battlefield Studios is aware of the ongoing issue, and it is expected to be resolved soon.
The Metacritic score for Battlefield 6 reflects the highest ratings the franchise has received in years, although it still falls short of the standards set by titles like Battlefield 3.