Battlefield 6's second beta weekend launched today with widespread technical problems plaguing players across PC and console. Despite matchmaking failures and performance issues, the beta has already pulled in over 274,000 concurrent players on Steam and continues climbing.
Matchmaking Breaks Down for Thousands
Players can't load into matches with friends, queues fail after booting the game, and crashes hit users who had smooth sailing during the first weekend. The problems started within minutes of today's launch, flooding social media and Reddit with complaints.
These aren't isolated incidents. The matchmaking issues affect a significant chunk of players across all platforms, creating a multifaceted breakdown of core systems.
DLSS Vanishes, Performance Tanks
PC players discovered DLSS and DLAA have completely disappeared from the beta settings. This has crushed performance for anyone relying on upscaling tech to maintain decent frame rates. Some players also found their refresh rates locked at 60Hz instead of 144Hz.
The official Battlefield Communications team confirmed the DLSS problem. "The team is aware of reports regarding DLSS / DLAA being unavailable in the Open Beta," they said, promising to "follow up with additional updates as soon as possible."
EA Promises Same-Day Fix
The developers found what's causing the DLSS issues. "The team have identified the root cause of this issue and are working to have this resolved and DLSS / DLAA active once again within the Battlefield Open Beta. We anticipate this to be resolved later today, and will update accordingly."
For matchmaking problems, EA's official response recommends checking for the latest EA client update while they work on a proper fix.
Record-Breaking Numbers Despite Problems
The technical chaos hasn't stopped players from flooding in. The first weekend beta smashed records, hitting over 521,000 concurrent Steam players by August 9th. That crushed Call of Duty HQ's all-time peak of 491,000 players from three years ago.
Current Call of Duty numbers average around 60,000 daily peaks, making Battlefield 6's performance even more impressive.
New Content Shines Through Technical Mess
The second weekend adds Rush mode, which players are praising for showcasing the new destruction systems and class balance. The fast-paced gameplay makes the performance problems more obvious, but those who can get in are enjoying what they see.
Anti-Cheat Complications Continue
Battlefield 6 requires Secure Boot, forcing PC players to dive into BIOS settings. The kernel-level anti-cheat also clashes with Riot's Valorant, reportedly forcing some players to uninstall the competitive shooter entirely.
The system has been busy during beta periods. EA reported blocking 330,000 cheat attempts during the first weekend, while players flagged over 44,000 potential cheaters on day one alone.
Industry Watchers Take Notice
Analysts predict Battlefield 6 will seriously challenge Call of Duty this year. EA calls this the franchise's biggest open beta ever, and the numbers back up that claim.
The massive player influx likely explains many of the current problems. When nearly 300,000 people hit Steam simultaneously, server systems get pushed to their breaking point.
Development Team Response
The development team's quick acknowledgment and specific fix timelines suggest these are scaling problems rather than fundamental design flaws. With DLSS fixes promised for today and matchmaking improvements in progress, most of the current chaos should resolve soon.
Launch Window Pressure
Battlefield 6 hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 10th. The beta's record participation numbers, even amid technical problems, show strong market interest heading into launch.
The franchise has a history of technical difficulties at release. Whether EA can resolve these beta issues and maintain momentum through launch will determine if Battlefield 6 can capitalize on its early success and deliver the stable experience players expect.
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