Battlefield 6 has officially launched, yet many FPS enthusiasts are experiencing a frustrating “purchase to play” error that prevents them from accessing the game. This problem appears to be linked to the EA app, leaving series leader Vince Zampella particularly irritated by the situation. Zampella even suggested to some players that they consider requesting a refund via the EA launcher and purchase the game on Steam instead.
Zampella has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the issues that Battlefield 6 players are encountering on the EA platform. He expressed on Twitter, “I have yelled about ea app people. Any suggestions on next levels of escalation?” In reply to one player who described the situation as “unbelievable,” Zampella concurred, stating, “agreed.” Another frustrated fan received this response: “Lots of people working on it, so sorry. Honestly embarrassing.” He followed up with, “we are lighting fires under everyone to fix it.”
Community Reactions
When a fan suggested that Zampella should address EA CEO Andrew Wilson regarding these issues, he clarified, “It’s not his fault; he’s just as upset as me.” The EA app has often been a point of contention among PC gamers who may wonder why it’s being used instead of Steam. Historically, Battlefield titles have had a strong association with the EA platform, especially during the period when EA chose to withdraw titles from Steam entirely. This means that many long-time players likely have their friend lists rooted in the EA app.
Interestingly, Zampella himself is opting to play through Steam. Engaging with another fan, he asked, “Can you refund and buy on steam?” While developers are diligently working to resolve the EA app issues, switching to different platforms is becoming an appealing alternative for players.
Getting Ready for Battlefield 6
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