I’m Pre-Ordering Battlefield 6—Try and Stop Me

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Alright, so there’s this whole thing—ever heard of the “don’t pre-order games” crowd? Well, it’s a big deal in gaming circles. Sort of like that thing in the Modern Warfare 2 mission, but with games and cash. People don’t trust the big companies like Ubisoft. I mean, remember when Watch Dogs dropped and it felt way less epic than we imagined? Yeah, and then there’s Assassin’s Creed Unity’s infamous launch. Yikes. And don’t even get me started on EA and their Battlefield series. Yet, after hearing “don’t pre-order Battlefield 6” for the umpteenth time, I’m like, enough already!

Look, Battlefield had its messy launches—none of us forgot Battlefield 4’s debut (or rather, attempted debut). It was like trying to run through mud, basically unplayable. But hey, they patched it up, and now it’s beloved. Then Battlefield 2042’s launch came crashing down like a thunderstorm, too. Though with time—and fixes—it’s gotten a bit better. So, everyone’s holding their breath for Battlefield 6. I tried the beta, by the way, and it seemed promising. Maybe fewer “OMG, don’t pre-order” rants might be nice?

Don’t get me wrong, anyone can choose not to pre-order. Battlefield’s rough launches justify caution. But some folks can’t help but shout it from the rooftops—shaming those who pre-order. I’ve proudly got my pre-order in. Yes, shame me if you must.

You know, the no pre-order folks have their reasons. They say it promotes bad practices, has zero benefits, and relies too much on blind trust before reviews come out. Yet, when has any developer thought, “Oh, loads of people pre-ordered, let’s just stop trying”? Like, seriously? Indie games like Stardew Valley thrive from player love and encouragement!

And with giants like EA, Battlefield 6’s launch is just the start. We’re talking updates, new features, bug fixes—the whole shebang to keep us hooked. Funny enough, skipping a game that’s ticking all the boxes might tell EA, “Nah, we’re not that interested.” Could be the opposite of what we really want, right?

Oh, and “no benefit” to pre-ordering? Hold up. Battlefield 6 offers early access, exclusive goodies—skins and whatnot. Some love this stuff. Plus, pre-loading means you’re not sitting there for hours while your internet crawls. Slow download speeds are a real vibe killer.

Reviews are useful, I get it. But hey, your own take matters most. Outrage culture gobbles up others’ opinions without digesting their own thoughts. If a critic dismisses a game, is it forever doomed in your eyes? Nah, Battlefield 6 lets you try the game for free at launch. See for yourself!

I’ve clocked hours in Battlefield 6 already, and honestly, it’s hitting all the right notes. Even in the beta, it’s surprisingly smooth. Sure, a few glitches here and there, but nothing deal-breaking. Gunplay feels solid, and the drag-and-revive mechanic? Chef’s kiss. So if I’ve made up my mind, why hesitate on the pre-order?

By the way, the perks of Battlefield 6 pre-ordering are neat. We’re talking soldier skins, LMG packages, and more. But mention this online, and the “true gamers” jump straight into rage mode. Social media becomes Ground Zero. Everyone attacks the pre-order sinners. Seriously, when did telling people how to spend their money become okay?

Even if this anti-pre-order stuff gets loud about Battlefield 6, guess what? It’s selling. Like hotcakes! Already pushing near a million on Steam before launch. The no pre-order fight seems more like dead air at this point.

So maybe, just maybe, those who pre-ordered feel good about it. They loved the beta, trust themselves, and want to lock their copy in. They want to be excited. Digital copies never run out—duh—but maybe they just like securing it now while they can.

In the end, whether you pre-order or not, I’m cool either way. Let’s just chill out about it, maybe? So much more to discuss about Battlefield than this old argument. Let’s move along, folks.