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Battlefield 6 fans call anniversary event a slap in the face as community compares rewards to free-to-play titles

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Battlefield 6 fans criticize the Year 1 anniversary event rewards as insufficient, comparing them unfavorably to free- to- play titles ahead of Season 5.

Battlefield 6 fans call anniversary event a slap in the face as community compares rewards to free-to-play titles
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EA and DICE marked the first anniversary of Battlefield 6 with a 'Celebrate Year 1' event that has drawn sharp criticism from the player base. The community views the offered rewards as insufficient, with some players comparing the gesture unfavorably to content in free-to-play titles. The negative reaction underscores a gap between the developer's approach to the anniversary event and what players expected for sustained engagement.

Battlefield 6 anniversary event promotional art
The 'Celebrate Year 1' event has drawn sharp criticism from the Battlefield 6 player base.

Community criticizes insufficient loot ahead of Season 5 launch

The anniversary event provides specific in-game items to players who log in during the promotion window. Participants can claim two 15-minute experience point boosters, two Player Cards, and three weapons. The weapon lineup includes the DB-12 Shotgun, the M121 A2 Light Machine Gun, and the VCR-2 Assault Rifle. The included rewards are intended to accelerate player progression during the remaining weeks of the current season.

Players have until October 13 to collect these anniversary rewards. This deadline aligns with the conclusion of Season 4 and the beginning of Season 5. The event runs until October 13, allowing players to claim rewards shortly before the start of the next season. The event serves as a bridge between the current season's conclusion and the upcoming seasonal launch.

Community reaction has been largely negative, with players describing the rewards as a disappointment. One Reddit user called the offering a huge slap in the face to fans. Another comment, which has gained over 440 upvotes, stated that the greediest free-to-play games offer better celebrations. Community feedback suggests disappointment with the perceived value of the anniversary rewards compared to offerings in other titles.

Reddit user comment criticizing Battlefield 6 anniversary rewards
One highly upvoted Reddit comment stated that free-to-play games offer better celebrations.

Season 5 is scheduled to launch on October 13, introducing three new maps to the Battlefield 6 roster. The upcoming Season 5 launch will introduce three new maps to the game. The anniversary event concludes on the same day the new season begins. These new maps will become available when Season 5 begins on October 13.

Source: MP1ST

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