Key Takeaways
- EA patches out XP farming from Portal servers to ensure fairer gameplay.
- Progression system adjusted with higher XP rewards and lower unlock requirements.
- Rogue Ops update launches Oct. 28 with new maps, modes, and weapons.
EA Cracks Down on Battlefield 6 XP Farming
EA has officially patched out XP farming from Battlefield 6’s Portal servers, targeting lobbies that exploited bots to rapidly gain Mastery XP and challenge progress. The update, implemented on October 17, removes Mastery XP and challenge rewards from these custom servers, which had become flooded with stat-inflating matches.
This crackdown comes after widespread community frustration over the difficulty of finding legitimate matches. Many Portal servers were primarily designed for farming rather than actual gameplay, creating an unbalanced and cluttered experience for players seeking authentic matches.
Developers Address Progression Frustrations
To offset the loss of XP farming, EA has increased match completion XP by 10% and daily challenge XP by 40%. Additionally, the XP needed to unlock the first 20 weapon attachment ranks has been reduced. Assignments that previously required career ranks 20, 23, and 26 now unlock earlier—at ranks 10, 15, and 20, respectively.
Battlefield Studios acknowledged ongoing community concerns, stating via social media that while the initial changes are live, further progression improvements “will take more time to develop, test, and implement.”
Despite these adjustments, some players remain dissatisfied. One r/Battlefield6 Reddit user claimed that unlocking all weapon attachments could still take over 3,000 hours, describing weapon progression as “an eternal grind.”
Upcoming Rogue Ops Expansion Adds New Content
EA hopes to reignite enthusiasm with Battlefield 6: Rogue Ops, launching October 28. The update introduces the Blackwell Fields map, a new Strikepoint mode, and several weapons and attachments, including the SOR-0300SC carbine, GGH-22 sidearm, and Mini Scout sniper rifle.
The game continues to thrive commercially—selling over 7 million copies and setting franchise records for launch engagement. Over 172 million matches have been played, with more than 700,000 concurrent players recorded on Steam.
A Step Toward a Fairer Battlefield
EA’s removal of XP farming marks a decisive step toward restoring balance in Battlefield 6. While the grind remains a hot topic, the boost to XP rewards and upcoming content signal the publisher’s intent to refine player progression and sustain long-term engagement in its biggest Battlefield release to date.
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