Please add Hardcore mode in the main menu for veteran players, to allow quick access.Currently, Battlefield 6 only allows players to access Hardcore mode through Portal by creating or joining a custom server. However, many players (including myself) would prefer Hardcore to be available directly from the main menu, just like Conquest, Domination, or other standard modes.Having a dedicated Hardcore button in the menu would make it much easier and faster to join Hardcore servers without needing to rely on Portal setups. This would also give Hardcore mode more visibility, attract more players, and keep the community active.Hardcore has always been an important and beloved part of the Battlefield experience, and bringing it back as a main playlist would be a huge improvement for Battlefield 6.

I also support this idea. Hardcore mode has always been one of the defining experiences of Battlefield, and limiting it only to Portal feels like it takes away from its importance. A lot of players want a more realistic and challenging experience, and Hardcore provides exactly that. By putting it directly in the main menu, the developers would not only make it easier for us to join but also show that Hardcore is recognized as a core part of the game, not just a side option. This would strengthen the community around Hardcore and keep more players engaged in the long run…

I really appreciate all of you agreeing with this. It shows that Hardcore isn’t just my personal preference but something a lot of players truly care about. The more of us that support this idea, the more likely it is that the developers will notice and bring Hardcore back as a main option. Hopefully, they’ll understand how important it is for the Battlefield community and finally give us direct access from the menu.

TheRock19999 I’m glad you brought this up and that more people are supporting it. You’re absolutely right this isn’t just about convenience, it’s about recognition. Hardcore has always been part of what makes Battlefield unique compared to other shooters. It’s the mode where teamwork, awareness, and skill really shine, and it deserves the same level of visibility as Conquest or Domination. Leaving Hardcore only inside Portal makes it feel optional or secondary, when in reality many of us consider it the true Battlefield experience. If DICE adds it directly into the menu, it sends a strong message that they value every part of the community, not just the most casual player base. This small change could go a long way toward keeping veteran players engaged and showing that Battlefield is still about choice, variety, and respecting different playstyles. Hopefully more voices will join in so the developers can’t ignore how important this is …

Hardcore should absolutely be in the main menu. Not everyone wants to spend time searching through Portal, and having it as a core option would show that DICE values different playstyles equally!!!

I completely agree with this request. Hardcore mode deserves its own dedicated spot in the main menu, not just hidden in Portal. Many of us prefer Hardcore as the true Battlefield experience, and having quick access would make it much more convenient. A separate Hardcore playlist would also encourage more players to join, instead of splitting the community into custom servers. This is a simple change that could make a big difference for veteran players who want a more immersive and challenging gameplay

Hardcore mode in main Menu for Veteran players

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TheRock19999
Seasoned Veteran
2 months ago
I completely agree that keeping it hidden in Portal diminishes its importance. Putting it directly in the main menu would give veteran players the recognition they deserve and make it easier for everyone to experience the intense, skill based gameplay that defines Hardcore. It’s great to see others echoing this, and the more voices we have, the harder it will be for DICE to overlook. Hopefully they understand how essential this mode is and give it the visibility it truly deserves.
PHXShockr
Rising Novice
29 days ago
Not sure why you're all replying to me. I think hardcore should be the default. I think games have gotten far too easy. Like they're made for braindead kids.
loneSurvivor_06
Seasoned Hotshot
29 days ago
Could they bring back like 12 M to 10 M scope please? It best for long range shooting! Could they brink 5 M to 8 M scopes too for middle Range scopes please? It’s best for that range for word advance
Balltrocity
Rising Rookie
28 days ago
Yeah if hardcore is gatekept in the portal mode, the servers will ALWAYS be dead. And then its pointless, it just exists in a capacity so the studio can say, see look its there. Now STFU.

I want to play the game against other people not hope the subset of players that want hardcore take the time to find it (they dont). So it ruins the mode. There is no shortage of core players, but there is a smaller % of them that want hardcore just like it was in BF4.

Honestly, we wouldnt be having this discussion if we just had a server browser. Then we would all be forced into the same pipeline of our personal preferences for game types, and all and be exposed to the same listing of games post filters. rather than having to jump through hoops to get to it.
TheUpDestLee
New Novice
28 days ago
I also support a hardcore mode, and while we’re talking about the HUD: the minimap really needs more flexibility. Right now squad names sit right next to it, making the entire lower part of the screen feel cramped. Giving players the option to move the minimap to the top-left (or anywhere else) would make the interface much cleaner.
IrishCoff3y
Newcomer
7 hours ago
Hard-core rules is the only was to play a FPS, it loses a lot of appeal without. I love a good match of Conquest, but I also would like a hard-core TDM mode for when I have limited time, but want to get a quick game in. Sometimes some CQC is what the doctor ordered!

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