Despite new anti-cheat measures, Battlefield 6 remains a target for cheaters on PC and console.
With the upcoming launch of Battlefield 6 on October 10, 2025, the developers at EA and the studios involved DICE, Ripple Effect, Criterion, and Motive face a challenge that affects every online shooter: cheaters.
Battlefield 6: Cheaters Remain A Problem
Previous titles like Battlefield 2042, Warzone, and Apex Legends have shown how severely aimbots, wallhacks, and other exploits can ruin the gameplay experience. Despite new anti-cheat technologies, the developers openly admit that complete protection is unrealistic.
Christian Buhl, Technical Director at Battlefield Studios, told IGN that anti-cheat is a top priority for the team. The new system, called Javelin, uses Secure Boot to allow only trusted software to run when the PC starts. In addition, a dedicated team monitors suspicious behavior, analyzes data, and issues targeted bans. EA’s company-wide anti-cheat division also works closely with the Battlefield team to bolster these efforts.
Aim-Assist And Testing Ensure Fair Gameplay
Even with these measures, Buhl remains realistic: “We can never win against cheaters. It’s an endless cat-and-mouse game. I can’t promise zero cheaters, especially on PC, but we’re being extremely aggressive because it’s critical to the health of the game.”
The problem is particularly prevalent on PC, but console players can also encounter cheaters through crossplay though only if the feature is enabled. A simple toggle allows players to stick to console-only lobbies.
Beyond anti-cheat, the developers focused on stability and performance. Learning from the mistakes of Battlefield 2042, the studios relied on extensive testing, beta feedback, and BF Labs to incorporate player experiences early on. The aim is to create balanced gameplay for both PC and consoles. The redesigned aim-assist system ensures fair combat between infantry and vehicles, regardless of input device.
No Guarantee Of Cheater-Free Matches
Some technical compromises were also made: ray tracing was omitted in favor of a more stable framerate, especially on consoles like the Xbox Series S. Crossplay is enabled by default but can be limited to avoid PC cheaters.
The developers stress that cheaters will remain part of the online landscape, but quick and decisive countermeasures are key to keeping the community engaged. Battlefield 6 therefore launches with honest expectations: there is no guarantee of cheater-free matches, but players can expect stable servers and a thoughtfully balanced, fair experience. Whether the new approach will satisfy the community in the long term will become clear after release.