Hi DICE / EA team,I’ve been a Battlefield player since Bad Company 2 and I deeply value the tactical, immersive experience the franchise has always offered. Hardcore mode—with reduced HUD, one-shot kills, friendly fire, no minimap—was an iconic part of Battlefield’s identity.It’s disappointing that in Battlefield 6 Hardcore is only available through Portal, requiring custom servers and manual setup. Many long-time fans (including myself) just want to queue into a standard Hardcore playlist via matchmaking, like in BF3 and BF4.A simple option at the start of matchmaking—"Standard" vs "Hardcore"—would let new players join the normal mode, while veterans could select what they know and love. This choice doesn’t harm anyone and addresses both audiences fairly.Portal cannot replace matchmaking: lack XP progression, and aren’t easily discoverable. Access to Hardcore via matchmaking would revitalize competitive play and honor Battlefield’s legacy.Please consider adding an official Hardcore playlist to standard matchmaking. Many fans have voiced similar concerns and would greatly appreciate such a feature.Thank you for listening.

Total agree! We need a Hardcore mode as a standard feature, not only trough Portal.

Fully support this.Hardcore servers, short TTK, friendly fire. All the good stuff that was present a decade ago!

never really liked the regular servers. HARDCORE is the best way to play Battlefield. Agree that it should be in standard matchmaking. no harm no foul done. cant stand all the overlay crap on screen.

Surely if BF6 is all about returning the franchise to the good old days, then official HC mode servers have to be a part of that. Hardcore mode attracts people to the game that wouldn't normally invest that much time in the game otherwise, so it doesn't really fragment the player base like EA has stated in the past.Come on EA/Dice, don't do the same as the last few BF releases, and just ignore people asking for HC mode.

Yes, I understand what you're saying, but why can't hardcore simply be included in standard matchmaking, just like it is now with normal mode? It used to be like that in the past, and I think it's fair and reasonable for both types of players — those who want to play in normal mode and those who prefer hardcore — by simply choosing before entering standard matchmaking.The point is: why can't hardcore just be added to standard matchmaking like it used to be, instead of having to look for custom servers in Portal, which don't always grant XP progression and make finding hardcore mode more complicated, since you have to click through multiple menus. On top of that, not all the standard matchmaking maps are always available, because the person who creates the server decides which maps to include.Those who enjoy normal mode can enter standard matchmaking — those who want hardcore can't. That’s the real issue!

Hardcore mode for veterans and those who prefer simulation

56 Replies

Sgt-Shadow34
Seasoned Novice
23 days ago
Total agree! We need a Hardcore mode as a standard feature, not only trough Portal.
Xash_DE
Seasoned Novice
23 days ago
Fully support this.
Hardcore servers, short TTK, friendly fire. All the good stuff that was present a decade ago!
R1Specialist1970
Seasoned Newcomer
22 days ago
never really liked the regular servers. HARDCORE is the best way to play Battlefield. Agree that it should be in standard matchmaking. no harm no foul done. cant stand all the overlay crap on screen.
TTZ_Dipsy
Hero+
22 days ago
Portal always had a Harcore preset toggle from what I can remember - It's a few extra clicks, sure, but it was pretty easy to also get full progression too, you just had to disable bots
spectro975
Seasoned Rookie
21 days ago
Yes, I understand what you're saying, but why can't hardcore simply be included in standard matchmaking, just like it is now with normal mode? It used to be like that in the past, and I think it's fair and reasonable for both types of players — those who want to play in normal mode and those who prefer hardcore — by simply choosing before entering standard matchmaking.
The point is: why can't hardcore just be added to standard matchmaking like it used to be, instead of having to look for custom servers in Portal, which don't always grant XP progression and make finding hardcore mode more complicated, since you have to click through multiple menus. On top of that, not all the standard matchmaking maps are always available, because the person who creates the server decides which maps to include.
Those who enjoy normal mode can enter standard matchmaking — those who want hardcore can't. That’s the real issue!
CrazyCarl713
Seasoned Newcomer
21 days ago
Jesus here we go again.... been on Battlefield since 1942. I'm finally doing a little research to see what's going on with the upcoming beta next weekend, and this was my first Google search. What is wrong with these idiots?
ElliotLH
Hero+
20 days ago
While it still needs to be confirmed, I can imagine it being a Portal thing. That might not be too bad with the purported changes to customising experiences without there being harsh XP penalties.
ibnskx2i2hgk
Rising Traveler
20 days ago
we want a simple button play hardcore on the side of normal matchmaking ISNT THAT TOO COMPLICATED DICE EA
J_Frost87
Seasoned Newcomer
20 days ago
The lack of an official hardcore mode where you can progress in xp is a deal breaker for me like it was in 2042
JungleSouljah
Seasoned Newcomer
20 days ago
Surely if BF6 is all about returning the franchise to the good old days, then official HC mode servers have to be a part of that. Hardcore mode attracts people to the game that wouldn't normally invest that much time in the game otherwise, so it doesn't really fragment the player base like EA has stated in the past.
Come on EA/Dice, don't do the same as the last few BF releases, and just ignore people asking for HC mode.