In just under a month, Battlefield 6 will be officially released to the world. For many, this isn’t seen as just any ordinary FPS entry; it’s a symbol of hope that the genre will finally return to a more grounded, authentic experience following the decline of Call of Duty.
A large part of that decline has been due to CoD’s usage of over-the-top, goofy, and crossover-themed skins in Multiplayer. What was once a serious mode with a perfect military-style aesthetic has since turned into a laughing stock, making it feel more like a cartoonish shooter.
The devs at Battlefield Studios have already been quick to reassure fans that they want things to feel “grounded” and “authentic” when it comes to cosmetics, but a newly leaked skin has reignited fears that BF6 could eventually fall into the same trap.
As a longtime Call of Duty player, trust me, the leaked skin is nothing compared to what I’ve witnessed over the years. Chill.
Don’t Worry, BF6 Knows What It's Doing
When I saw people becoming upset and raising concerns about a leaked skin from Battlefield 6, I did chuckle to myself. The skin in question, as seen below, is primarily black with light green spray paint on the helmet, armor, trousers, and Ghost-esque face mask.
I, for one, see absolutely nothing wrong with it. I’ve been in numerous Call of Duty lobbies with Beavis and Butt-Head, Nicki Minaj, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, among other ridiculous characters. Believe me, Battlefield fans, if you think this leaked skin is bad, just hop on Warzone for a game or two; it’s a real eye-opener that will make you realize y’all have nothing to be concerned about.
Players only want authentic military skins that you would usually see in real life, and I get that. Would this leaked skin fall into that category? No, probably not. However, it also doesn’t look out of place, and for me, that’s the most important thing. It features a normal human being wearing military gear and equipment, with no shark head or creature-like body in sight. What more could you ask for?
The developers have a clear vision for Battlefield 6 cosmetics, and I’m yet to see anything that suggests promises will be broken. Variety will be needed, of course it will, but I think the leaked skin is a perfect example of that and how it should be used. Subtle yet effective. If people are upset over a little bit of color, then they will never be satisfied.
Only time will tell if Battlefield 6 stays true to its word when it comes to skins and how grounded they truly are in the long run, but I think some fans need to re-evaluate their expectations a little. If this leak is a sign of what's to come, the community should count itself lucky, because it could be so much darn worse.
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