EA’s Apology Tour Begins: Battlefield 6 Players Get Freebies After Launch Day Meltdown

Thankfully, Battlefield Studios (DICE) didn’t just hide in a foxhole and hope for the best. They quickly acknowledged the mess, admitting, “Today we experienced an outage on the EA app that prevented some of our players who pre-ordered Battlefield 6 from accessing the game. We know this can be frustrating, so we wanted to offer an apology… with perks.”

And the perks are actually pretty awesome. DICE is rolling out a two-part peace offering to mend the broken trust.

First, affected players will find a generous care package waiting for them in their in-game inbox this weekend. This includes 12 Hardware Boosters and 12 Career Boosters. That’s a serious leg-up to help you climb the ranks, unlock the best weapons, and catch up on all that lost time. It’s like a battlefield-grade apology, loaded with XP goodness.

Second, and this is the big one, players will get full access to a seasonal battle pass. If you bought the pricey Phantom Edition, which already includes the Season 1 pass, don’t worry—DICE has you covered. You’ll get the Season 2 battle pass instead. It’s a genuinely solid gesture that goes beyond a simple “oops, our bad.”

Steam’s Own Gremlins: The “Game Not Released” Bug

While EA app users bore the brunt of the launch day chaos, Steam players weren’t entirely safe from the technical gremlins. Several users on Valve’s platform reported a confusing bug where Steam would claim Battlefield 6 wasn’t released yet, even as they were trying to download or play it. Talk about mixed signals!

DICE is on the case for this issue as well. They’ve suggested a potential workaround for players experiencing this headache:

1. Go to your Steam library and right-click on Battlefield 6.
2. Select “Properties.”
3. Untick both the “Battlefield 6 multiplayer HD marker” and “Battlefield multiplayer marker” DLC options.

Some players have also reported success by clearing their Steam download cache or simply restarting the launcher. It’s a bit of a DIY fix, but it’s better than staring at a game you can’t play.

What’s Next for Battlefield 6?

Launch day stumbles are, unfortunately, a part of modern gaming. But the real test of a developer is how they respond. In this case, DICE seems to be making a genuine effort to make things right. The free battle pass and XP boosters are a significant step toward winning back player goodwill.

Despite the initial chaos, Battlefield 6 is already shaping up to be a monster hit. It’s rocketing up the Steam charts and earning rave reviews, hailing it as the triumphant return we’ve all been hoping for after the mixed reception of Battlefield 2042.

As the servers stabilize and the freebies roll out, the launch day fiasco will hopefully become just a footnote in the game’s history. For now, it’s time to cash in those XP boosters, dive into the fray, and experience the awesome, large-scale warfare that only Battlefield can deliver. See you on the battlefield, soldier!

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