Electronic Arts confirmed a licensing error in its EA app on October 10, 2025 that left some players who preloaded Battlefield 6 unable to open the game. Affected users reported that the title would not launch, instead prompting messages stating they did not own DLC or base game files they had already purchased.
EA acknowledged the problem, stating that ownership verification was incorrectly flagging valid licenses as invalid. A patch has since been released across platforms, and restarting the game should restore access for most players. Per a statement shared through the official Battlefield X/Twitter page, developers will issue in-game compensation to anyone impacted now that a fix is live. The package includes bonus XP boosters and full access to a seasonal Battle Pass. Players who already purchased the Battle Pass will receive access to Season 2 instead.
A short message from the official Battlefield account clarified changes to a specific Battle Pass reward tied to special editions. The tweet is dated October 11, 2025.
To clarify, this is a single Battle Pass reward but Phantom Edition includes Battlefield Pro so we moved the reward out to accommodate.
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) October 11, 2025
Reviews praised Battlefield 6 at launch, and players also faced enormous login queues when trying to get into the game. Developers said the queues were intended to keep services stable while player numbers were high. Share your thoughts on how the launch was handled and the compensation offered, then follow X, Bluesky, and subscribe on YouTube.
