Battlefield 6 has rolled back the backend changes behind Season 5’s XP slowdown after players raised concerns about progression. Battlefield Comms says the issue was unintended, but angry players are questioning that explanation, with several accusing the developers of reversing a deliberate change after getting caught.
In brief:
- Battlefield Comms confirms it has reverted backend changes affecting XP earn rates.
- Players report double XP is active following the rollback.
- Angry community members dispute the claim that the slowdown was accidental.
- Battlefield 6’s free trial ends October 19 on PlayStation and Steam.
Battlefield 6 Season 5 XP Slowdown Reverted
Season 5: Siege of Vegas launched on October 13, bringing Vegas Strip, Area 51, new weapons, and more ways to play. Complaints about slower progression quickly followed the update.
As we previously reported, players claimed weapon progression was capped at 300 XP per minute. Reports also pointed to restrictions affecting vehicles, classes, career progression, and the Battle Pass, although the full scope remained unconfirmed.
Battlefield Comms has since acknowledged that backend configuration changes affected XP earnings across modes and hardware progression, including weapons. Those changes have now been reverted, and the team says it is monitoring gameplay data to check that progression returns to the intended pace.
Players Report Double XP After the Fix
Players responding to the announcement say double XP is already active, with some reporting bonuses across all progression categories. That should give returning players a chance to make faster progress after the frustrating start to Season 5.
The supplied event details describe a triple 2XP promotion running through October 19. However, the verified progression statement only confirms the backend rollback and ongoing monitoring. It does not specify the boost’s duration or separately confirm that an hourly XP cap has been disabled.
Angry Players Question the “Unintended” Explanation
The rollback has brought relief, but the explanation has drawn plenty of criticism. Numerous replies to Battlefield’s announcement accuse the developers of intentionally slowing progression and backing down because players noticed.
Some commenters connect their suspicions to paid progression shortcuts, arguing that slower unlocks would make those purchases more appealing. Others believe a configuration mistake could explain what happened. These remain competing community interpretations, with no verified evidence establishing a deliberate slowdown.
Battlefield 6 Free Trial Ends October 19
The fix also arrives during Battlefield 6’s free trial. EA’s published terms list PlayStation access from October 14 and Steam access from October 15, with both ending October 19. And that gives newcomers time to try the multiplayer while the team monitors the progression fix.
