Electronic Arts has revealed that Battlefield 6 will utilise skill-based matchmaking for its multiplayer, which will focus on four key areas — Ping, Player’s Location, Server Availability and Some Skill Factor.
The publishing giant confirmed the details during a press briefing last week during the reveal for the game’s multiplayer, where it confirmed that matchmaking factors “will vary based on each game mode and player counts.” While details haven’t been clarified yet in regards to different game modes, it is speculated that a ‘general SBMM’ system before joining a match alongside the team-based matchmaking.
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Earlier this year, one of the lead producers on Battlefield 6, David Sirland, commented on skill-based matchmaking, stating “we need a skill value to make balanced teams — no matter the ranges of skills total on a server. Battlefield is at its best when you play the all-out war modes with friends and different types of players – we do not want to limit that.”
EA’s Vince Zampella recently described the upcoming military shooter as a spiritual successor to Battlefield 3 & 4, and the development team have strongly hinted that the game will not go overboard when it comes to unrealistic cosmetics. Battlefield 6 is pencilled in for release on October 10, 2025 for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
EA has also revealed that Battlefield 6 will receive two Open Beta weekends in August, the first one kicking off this weekend.
[Source – Charlie Intel via Insider Gaming]