Realistic TTK & Add Hardcore Mode to the Main Menu
TTK is way too slow right now. For example, killing a single soldier is extremely difficult, especially at long range. Most of the time, it takes almost an entire magazine to kill just one enemy. I constantly find myself reloading, not because I miss shots, but because the shooting system feels almost identical to Call of Duty: Warzone. There too, you need to unload an entire mag just to kill someone, which is very unrealistic.
It feels like the only way to kill someone quickly is with headshots, which makes the game feel more like a zombie survival mode than real combat. For example, when a sniper shot hits an enemy in the torso, the target still keeps fighting like nothing happened. A sniper bullet to the torso should at least drop a soldier to the ground. Right now, a body shot deals only about 64 XP damage, making snipers feel useless. A sniper rifle feels as weak as firing an UZI.
With weapons like the M4, it takes half or even a full mag to kill one soldier. Imagine facing two enemies at the same time—it’s nearly impossible to fight them. Overall, killing someone feels unrealistically hard. Please don’t turn Battlefield into COD. Bring back the realistic TTK that makes Battlefield unique.
One thing I can say positively about Battlefield 2042 was its realistic TTK. Killing enemies felt quick and believable, which made the game immersive. The current official TTK in Battlefield 6 should not stay this way (unrealistic). The official TTK should be fast—headshots should be lethal with one bullet, and body shots should take about 2–4 bullets depending on the weapon, of course.
As a veteran Battlefield player, I clearly see this issue and know what I’m talking about. This problem is deeply rooted in the game and feels almost unfixable. But there is one thing you can do:
👉 @EA @DICE — Please add a Hardcore mode directly to the main menu for veteran players.
Yes, in the game’s presentation you mentioned that players could create servers in Portal with 1-shot-kill settings, but that’s not a good solution. Every player will create servers according to their own fantasy, and it will be hard to find a proper one. Hardcore mode should be official, created by you, and accessible directly from the main menu.
It should function exactly like Conquest or Breakthrough—just one click, and we’re in. Hardcore mode needs realistic TTK & TTD where killing feels believable. A human should feel like a human, not like an immortal zombie.
Please bring back the real Battlefield experience and give us Hardcore mode in the main menu.
Hardcore mode deserves a permanent spot in the main menu, just like Conquest or Breakthrough. Here’s why:
- Accessibility & Convenience – Players shouldn’t have to waste time searching through the server browser, scrolling endlessly to find a proper Hardcore server. A quick-access Hardcore button in the main menu guarantees that every player can jump straight into the experience without frustration.
- Consistency & Quality Control – Relying on Portal servers for Hardcore settings is unreliable. Each server has different rules, damage models, or modifiers, which makes it nearly impossible to find a consistent experience. An official Hardcore mode ensures balance, fairness, and a standardized rule set across all matches.
- Community Demand – Hardcore has always been one of the most beloved modes in Battlefield history. Many veteran players, including myself, consider it the most immersive way to play. Adding it to the main menu respects the franchise’s roots and gives long-time fans what they’ve been asking for.
- Player Retention – Casual players may enjoy the default TTK, but veterans want realism. If Hardcore is hidden only in Portal, many players will lose interest quickly. By giving Hardcore an official place in the main menu, you’re catering to both sides of the community and increasing long-term engagement.
- No Downsides – Adding Hardcore mode to the main menu takes nothing away from the game. It doesn’t replace other modes, it simply gives players a direct option. Everyone wins: casual players keep their modes, while veterans get a proper, easily accessible Hardcore experience.
Hardcore isn’t just a “custom option” — it’s a fundamental part of what makes Battlefield unique. Please give it the recognition it deserves by adding it directly to the main menu for fast, official access
