Thank you both for your feedback, this is great. I totally agree with Olivero_oka38e1 here. That was exactly the feedback that I shared in this forum as well (read below). I hope they do something with this.
Right now, in the Battlefield 6 open(closed) beta, it seems that non-leader players cannot properly request orders from their squad leader. This removes a key layer of communication and coordination, especially important in random squads where players don’t use voice chat.
In past Battlefield titles, players could ping an objective to request a squad order, and if the leader didn’t respond after a few requests, leadership would transfer. That mechanic appears to be missing or broken in the beta. Played now for 2 hours on PS5 in the closed beta.
Please reintroduce:
• The ability to request squad orders via pings, or via: "Contextual Wheel" / "Command Wheel."
• Auto-promotion to squad leader if no orders are given over time
These small systems go a long way in encouraging teamwork, and Battlefield is at its best when players are working toward shared goals.
When I play longer, I will summarize more feedback on this topic.