Electronic Arts issued a statement this week to address questions raised by the community regarding the role of AI-controlled bots in the ongoing Battlefield 6 open beta program. This follows an early access session of beta players who had spotted opponents that were not human in a few matches. EA aims to clarify the purposes of this feature in the game’s operations while also laying to rest the concerns of players regarding its limited application.
The publisher clarified that the bots do not populate all modes. They only exist on one single dedicated playlist. The bot soldiers are, according to EA, only appearing in “Training Grounds” playlists that teach players some of the game’s fundamental aspects. These bots are only present in the Breakthrough Initiation mode, in 16-player matches where they fill up the remaining server slots. This was done to ease the experience for novice players newly acquainted with the particulars of Breakthrough mode.
In all, EA’s announcement about this seemed to respond to some community backlash. While the publisher confirmed earlier that the bots would populate some multiplayer matches, this statement now highlights their role as a temporary teaching tool. The introductory playlist is available only for players up to rank 15, at which point it is automatically removed from the game, clearly indicating that it serves as a stepping stone for new players.
In the same letter to the community, EA provided a guide to those players who wish to play only against human opponents from the very beginning. The publisher said players can actively avoid AI bot matches by selecting Breakthrough mode directly from the Featured playlist. The current beta ends on Sunday, August 10, with the second open beta weekend set for August 14-17. Following this, the full release will be available on October 10, further providing the players with advanced testing and international game mechanic opportunities.
