Battlefield 6 Lead Dev Addresses Gameplay Leaks Backlash, Says Studio Listening To Player Feedback

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  • Battlefield 6 lead developer David Sirland has addressed fan backlash and queries that resulted from gameplay leaks.
  • He clarified that the studio listens to fan feedback, but it’s not the only factor driving game development.
  • Different collected data, internal processes, and other statistics are also helping DICE in creating Battlefield 6.

DICE is looking at everything that worked in past games to rebuild the Battlefield series again. So, a lot is riding on how well Battlefield 6 performs. Recent playtest leaks suggested that overall reception was mostly positive, but there were also many concerns.

Now, David Sirland, Battlefield’s lead producer, has addressed the backlash that resulted from gameplay leaks and clarified that DICE is listening to player feedback. However, player feedback is not the only factor influencing the game’s development.

Why it matters: The Battlefield lead developer explains that the studio is listening to player feedback, but other factors will also influence Battlefield 6’s development.

Battlefield lead producer David Sirland has addressed fan backlash after gameplay leaks.

While speaking in a thread to fans on Twitter, David says that fans should not believe everything they see from the playtest leaks, as Battlefield 6 will continue evolving until release. Additionally, gamers can only perceive ‘many layers’ after playing.

We use equal amounts of feedback, data and confirmation connected to the goals we have for our various design areas. Some of these we’ll rewamp based on outcomes – but a majority we’ll hone the balance of.

-David Sirland, Battlefield Lead Producer

The developers are using these playtests to get the best outcomes during development. So, factors like internal data, backend performance, and more are also helping the team with Battlefield 6’s development.

One big point of concern included fans disliking the slide mechanic in the game, which David clarified will be improved so it’s fun to use but cannot be abused at the same time.

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Battlefield 6 playtest footage showed ultra-realistic destruction mechanics.

Battlefield 6’s PC port appears pretty optimized based on the system requirements for the playtests. According to EA’s recent financial report, it is also suspected to be released sometime before April 2026.

Do you think Battlefield 6 will be able to include everything that gamers have missed in the past few entries? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.

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