Battlefield 6 players are once again voicing frustration, this time over the game’s latest BF Pro bonus path, which many say effectively forces them to spend in-game currency — and potentially real money — to unlock all rewards before the timer expires.
Battlefield 6 was one of the most anticipated shooters of 2025 and launched to strong early momentum, but the game has struggled to maintain goodwill among its community. As the new year begins, fresh content updates have continued to draw criticism, with fans increasingly unhappy about the title’s live-service model and monetization decisions.
Recent player engagement data suggests Battlefield 6 has been losing ground to its main competitor, Call of Duty, which has maintained stronger retention and activity levels. The game has also weathered controversy in recent months, including backlash over alleged AI-generated art and widespread complaints about performance issues following the Winter Offensive update. Now, the newest BF Pro bonus path has added fuel to the fire.
According to players, the latest BF Pro bonus path is available for only seven days while requiring completion of 10 tiers. Many users argue that completing all tiers through gameplay alone would require an unrealistic time commitment within such a short window. As a result, players say the system pressures them to spend Battlefield Coins to skip tiers, which may involve real-world purchases if they don’t have enough currency saved.
Adding to the frustration, the final reward in the bonus path is a cosmetic skin that some players claim closely resembles a Call of Duty logo. For many, this has made the effort — or expense — required to complete the path feel especially unrewarding.
The controversy is not isolated. BF Pro, a premium upgrade priced at $24.99 on top of the $70 base game, has drawn criticism since launch for locking features behind a paywall that players believe should be standard. Previous complaints have targeted the BF Pro Radio Station, which offered little more than an exclusive in-game music playlist, as well as the restriction of 100-player Portal servers to BF Pro users only.
Players responding to discussions about the new bonus path say it highlights deeper problems with Battlefield 6’s progression system. Some describe the grind as exhausting, while others say real-life responsibilities make it impossible to keep up with the game’s time-limited demands. Although EA has adjusted challenges in the past in response to feedback, many fans feel the core issue remains unresolved: too much content is locked behind short deadlines.
With Season 1 expected to end in the coming weeks, it remains unclear whether future BF Pro bonus paths will be reworked to address these concerns. Some players have already stated they will not purchase another battle pass after being disappointed by this one.
Battlefield 6’s broader reputation has also taken a hit. In November, the game became one of the lowest-rated entries in the franchise on Steam, surpassed only by Battlefield 2042 in negative reception. As Season 2 approaches, EA still has an opportunity to rebuild trust with its audience, but whether meaningful changes will be made remains an open question.