Battlefield 6 has only been out for two weeks, yet here we are already, embroiled in a debate about skins. Sadly, I can’t say I’m surprised. It was only last month that I had to express my feelings about a leaked outfit ahead of the game’s release, because even as someone who is a strong advocate for authentic, grounded aesthetics, the response felt like a huge overreaction to something that wasn’t even that deep.
To be honest, the situation concerning some of Season 1’s content feels like a case of déjà vu. Now I get it, everyone has different tastes and preferences, I respect that. However, if you look at the skins coming to BF6 and believe they break a sense of immersion, then I’m sorry, but you are never going to be satisfied.
I have been in numerous Call of Duty lobbies over the years that have featured Nicki Minaj, Beavis and Butt-Head, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Robots, and ridiculous creature-like costumes. If you think the options in Battlefield 6 are bad, respectfully, you genuinely have no idea how much worse it could be.
Having played over 30 hours of Battlefield 6 so far, the level of realism when it comes to character appearance is spot on. When I look at the incoming skins, not a single one gives me the impression that it will take that sense of authenticity away.
In every picture I’ve seen, they all feature the usual standard military gear that you associate with a modern shooter, but suddenly, a bit of color is too much? Come on, listen to yourselves! You do know that real armed forces dress up in more than just black, grey, and green, right? BF6 is also set in 2027, so the chances are that even more colors and designs will come into effect two years from now as the military scene continues to evolve.
Look, every single game out there needs variety, and Battlefield 6 is no different. When I look at these skins, it’s clear to see that the devs are trying to mix things up while maintaining that grounded feel. Most of them even stick to bland color schemes and are simply accompanied by a stronger tone to achieve a unique finish. Additionally, a new unit for the Pax Armata faction is also making its way to the game, with all four default class skins continuing the realistic theme.
At the end of the day, there is going to be something for everyone in Battlefield 6. If you want to use a basic-looking character whose outfit features a colorway that’s consistent, then you can. But if you want to mix things up and opt for something that stands out just a little bit more, you’ll also have that option.
Honestly? My biggest gripe with the Season 1 content, if anything, concerns the weapon skins. Not so much because they break immersion, but more to do with the fact that some of them look very similar to those we saw in 2042. I thought we had passed the stages of wrapping guns in leaves and cloth, but clearly not.
Of course, the proof is ultimately in the pudding, and we’ll only be able to judge content properly when it arrives. Right now, though, I’m not concerned about the future of Battlefield 6 in the slightest.
Give me a soldier that looks like a bottle of Windex over a humanoid shark any day of the week.
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