The development team for Battlefield 6 has clarified that AI-controlled soldiers will be restricted to the game's training mode. Read on for the details of this statement and to discover what other plans the developers have in store.
Battlefield 6 AI Soldiers Featured in Training
Players Can Opt Out of AI in Breakthrough Mode
On August 7, 2025, the official Battlefield 6 Twitter (X) account, Battlefield Comms, posted a clarification regarding AI bots. The team confirmed that AI soldiers will only appear in the "Training Grounds playlists during the Open Beta," addressing player concerns about their impact on core gameplay.
To prevent matches on low-population servers, developer DICE announced it would use AI bots to help fill slots.
The team specified that AI soldiers will only be present in the Breakthrough Initiation playlist. For clarity, playlists are sequences of game modes or campaigns. "The Breakthrough Initiation playlist," part of the broader "Training Grounds," is designed to prepare players for the Breakthrough mode.
As explained on the official EA site, "In Breakthrough, the map is divided into sectors contested one at a time. Attackers push the frontline forward, while defenders hold their ground. To capture a sector, attackers must simultaneously control all points within it." Given this objective-based gameplay, DICE's inclusion of AI bots for practice makes strategic sense.
Not all players welcome facing large numbers of AI opponents; titles like PUBG and Call of Duty: Warzone are often cited as examples where bots can diminish the competitive thrill.
Fortunately, the Battlefield 6 team has provided a solution. Upon reaching Rank 15 and progressing beyond the Training Grounds playlists, players can experience Breakthrough mode without AI bots. To avoid them, players can select Breakthrough directly "from the 'Featured' playlist row," according to Battlefield Comms.
Larger Maps on the Horizon and Other Challenges
Beyond concerns about AI, players shared further feedback from the August 9-10 open beta. Some reported overly chaotic and fast-paced matches, as well as maps that felt smaller than expected.
David Sirland, Lead Producer for the Battlefield series, responded to one player, stating, "Pacing is influenced by map size. We selected these maps to showcase Battlefield's high-intensity combat and to demonstrate we can deliver that experience." Sirland also hinted at future content, saying, "Larger maps do exist, and the pace adjusts accordingly—you'll see for yourself soon!"
Additional feedback pointed to potential cheating issues, underwhelming physics and animations, a clunky user interface, subpar vehicle controls, and an underutilized weapon attachment system. With several months remaining until launch following the final open beta, players hope the developers will address these problems in time.
Battlefield 6 is scheduled for release on October 10, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. For the latest updates on the game, check out our related article below.
