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Bring Back Gauntlet! - Battlefield 6 Community Feedback Thread

Hello Battlefield community!

Since the removal of Gauntlet from Battlefield 6 / REDSEC, I've noticed several discussions from players expressing their disappointment, asking for the mode to return, or sharing their experiences.

Rather than having the same conversation scattered across multiple threads, I thought it would be useful to create one central discussion where we can bring together everyone's feedback, opinions, and suggestions.

EA explained that Gauntlet was removed due to its smaller player population and matchmaking concerns. While I understand the reasoning, I also believe it's important for the developers to hear directly from the players who enjoyed this mode.

Some players spent hundreds of hours in Gauntlet, others preferred its competitive and objective-based gameplay over traditional Battle Royale, and for some, it was their main reason to play REDSEC.

The goal of this thread is simple:

1. Bring together community feedback about Gauntlet's removal.
2. Allow players to explain why they enjoyed the mode.
3. Share suggestions for improving matchmaking and keeping Gauntlet playable.
4. Discuss possible alternatives, such as scheduled rotations, limited-time returns, or custom matches.
5. Give Community Managers and developers a central place to review the community's feedback.

If you enjoyed Gauntlet, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

What did you like most about the mode? How often did you play it? Were matchmaking times really a problem in your region? Would you return to Gauntlet if EA brought it back?

And if you believe removing Gauntlet was the right decision, your perspective is welcome too!

This isn't about attacking EA or the developers. It's about having a constructive discussion and showing how much this mode meant to part of the Battlefield community.

If you've already created a thread about this topic, feel free to share its link here so we can collect the different discussions in one place.

Hopefully, this thread can help give the community's feedback greater visibility.

Let's keep the conversation respectful and constructive.

What do you think? Should Gauntlet return to Battlefield 6?

Official EA Community Update

  • Hey folks,

    Sharing the developer’s comments from the recent Discord Live Q&A about Gauntlet, in case you weren’t able to join the session.

    Question: Do you have any plans to bring back Gauntlet?
    Answer: Gauntlet is still available as a verified Portal mode for players to create their own modified version (or play the original unmodified mode). We plan to try to increase the visibility of these modes to make sure that Gauntlet fans can find populated servers.

    Question: Why was Gauntlet removed instead of being developed into a ranked mode? It was one of the best modes for testing real squad coordination, communication, teamwork and tactical skills. Unlike other modes, Gauntlet rewarded teams that truly worked together. Why not bring it back as a permanent ranked mode? It has huge competitive potential and deserves a second chance. What was the real reason for removing it?
    Answer: We've enjoyed seeing players jump into Gauntlet and compete through its unique round-based experience since REDSEC launched. We’re proud of what the team created with Gauntlet and the different kinds of competitive experience it brought to Battlefield.
    At the same time, we want to be transparent that Gauntlet currently represents a much smaller portion of REDSEC play, which can make it increasingly difficult to consistently find and fill matches, particularly in smaller regions or in regions with a smaller Gauntlet population.

    Ref: Community Update - More to Season 5 

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