In Battlefield 6, the new beta has added another mode that is actually considered a fan favorite. However, the implementation in the new Battlefield 6 does not sit well with many players.
What kind of mode is this? The Rush game mode is one of the most popular in the Battlefield series. The attacking team must blow up two marked locations while the defenders must decimate the attackers.
If the attackers manage to successfully blow up both locations, they capture the area and are allowed to advance further. Additionally, there are more tickets for the attackers. The defenders cannot recapture a location that has been blown up, but they may defuse the attackers’ bombs. The attackers win if they have destroyed all target locations. However, the usually popular mode is causing trouble this time.
Disappointment instead of Highlight
What is the problem? Battlefield 6 is attracting many veterans of the series back to the game. They remember the mode from older titles and thus have a clear idea of what to expect. However, this expectation does not match the implementation in Battlefield 6.
This starts with the number of players. While Rush was played with up to 64 players in other Battlefield titles, this mode in Battlefield 6 is only played in 12 vs. 12
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The few vehicles available on the maps are also in stark contrast to the variety players expected. For them, helicopters and tanks are also part of the Rush game mode, but these appear to be very few and far between.
A major point of criticism is also the unlocked weapons. In Battlefield 6, players are supposed to later decide for themselves whether they want to play with class-specific weapons or with the weapons of all classes. Currently, the Rush mode is only available with the weapons of all classes, which causes many players to resort to the shotgun on the tight map that can take down enemies from close range with just one shot.
What do the players say about it? Players are very unhappy with the implementation of their favorite mode. On Reddit, complaint posts receive thousands of upvotes within hours. There, players write:
- Opest7999 is upset on Reddit: “The same shit as in Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V. I don’t get it. The ’64 Player Rush All Maps’ servers were the most popular servers in BF3. I hope the server browser will allow that.”
- taka-sugi says on Reddit: “12 vs. 12 without vehicles and open weapons, so it’s just a shotgun fest. They didn’t really want to bring this mode back. Edit: There are some vehicles depending on the map, so it’s better than I thought, but I’m still disappointed by 12v12.”
- Alternative-Spot1615 is sad on Reddit: “We’re losing Damavand Peak from BF3 and the parachute … And the Rush with large maps … for this …”
- Buskungen expresses his disappointment on Reddit: “What the … I was looking forward to Rush and you’re telling me it’s 12 vs. 12!!??”
The beta of Battlefield 6 is also there to collect feedback from the players. The reactions from fans to the implementation of the Rush mode clearly show a picture and are likely to prompt the developers to take action. You can see how the beta is going and what the queues look like here: Battlefield 6: Live ticker for the beta – Everything about the start, time, server status, and queues
