Hey, Daily Quest readers.
Battlefield 6 is in a rough spot right now. Despite a strong launch, player retention has become a major problem, and the latest Season 2 content drop didn't spark the comeback DICE was hoping for. But the developer isn't sitting idle — they've just confirmed plans to address one of the community's biggest complaints: vehicles feel like absolute death traps. DICE Hardware Producer Kit Eklöf straight-up admitted the issue in a recent interview with PC Gamer, and promised that vehicle improvements are coming to Battlefield Labs for testing soon. Let's break down what this means and whether it's enough to bring players back.
DICE Admits It: Light Vehicles Are 'Death Traps'
In the interview, Kit Eklöf didn't sugarcoat things when addressing player concerns about light ground transport vehicles. These are supposed to be your quick-mobility options — jeeps, trucks, and ATVs that get squads moving fast. Instead, they've become mobile coffins.
Here's what Eklöf said:
"I'm going to take the light vehicle feedback with me to the team from you today. But I also want to promote that there's a Battlefield Labs test coming up where we're going to test some vehicle improvements around this issue, specifically because we've heard the feedback that vehicles are death traps. We are going to try a package of vehicle improvements on Labs very soon, so keep an eye out for that."
So DICE is aware of the problem and actively working on a fix. The bad news? Eklöf didn't reveal what the changes will be or when they'll hit Labs.
What's Wrong With Vehicles in Battlefield 6?
If you've played BF6, you know the problem. Light vehicles are absurdly fragile. A single rocket, a well-placed grenade, or sustained small-arms fire can turn your ride into a flaming wreck in seconds. Because these vehicles offer minimal protection, hopping into one feels like painting a target on your back.
Compare that to previous titles like Battlefield 4 or Battlefield 1, where vehicles felt powerful and worth the risk. In BF6, they're more liability than asset — which completely undermines one of the series' core pillars: combined arms warfare. When players would rather walk than risk spawning in a jeep, something's broken.
Battlefield Labs: The Testing Ground
For those unfamiliar, Battlefield Labs is DICE's test environment where they experiment with changes without disrupting the main game. It was available before BF6 was officially announced (thanks to leaks) and has been a useful feedback tool ever since.
After launch, Labs was temporarily shut down so DICE could focus on the live game. But it's been brought back occasionally for major updates — and now it's returning for vehicle improvements.
This is a smart approach. Rather than pushing untested changes to live servers, DICE can gauge player reactions, tweak balance, and ensure fixes actually work before going live. It's the transparent, community-focused development frustrated players have been asking for.
The Bigger Picture: Player Retention
Here's the elephant in the room: Battlefield 6 is bleeding players. Despite Season 2: Extreme Measures launching on February 17 with the new Decontaminated map, player counts haven't rebounded. Two more chapters are coming — Nightfall (March 17) and Hunter/Prey (April 14) — but vehicle imbalance is just one piece of a larger puzzle.
Vehicle improvements alone won't solve everything. But they're a step in the right direction, and if DICE keeps listening to feedback, there's still hope for a comeback.
What's Coming in Season 2?
| Chapter | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Extreme Measures | February 17 |
| Nightfall | March 17 |
| Hunter/Prey | April 14 |
The Battlefield Labs vehicle test is also coming "very soon" — keep an eye on official channels if you want to provide feedback.
Final Thoughts
DICE admitting that vehicles are "death traps" is refreshingly honest, and the promise of Labs testing shows they're serious about fixing things. Whether these changes bring players back remains to be seen — but at least they're trying.
What do you think — will vehicle improvements save Battlefield 6? Drop your thoughts below! Stay questing — and follow @TheDailyQuest0 for more daily gaming quests! 🎮🚙💥
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