Battlefield 6 Matchmaking Will Not Be Skill Based!

As Battlefield 6 gets closer to launch, DICE is spilling the beans on what’s shaping the player experience, with the matchmaking system stealing the spotlight. Recent X posts from DICE Lead Producer David Sirland (@tiggr) and chatter on Reddit and X give us a peek at how this setup plans to juggle ease of access, performance, and fairness. Here’s the rundown on what’s coming with Battlefield 6's matchmaking.

Prioritizing Ping and Time to Game

David Sirland recently dropped on X that the open beta tested all the matchmaking priorities set for launch, sticking to what’s worked in past Battlefield games. The big focus is on ping (latency between you and the server) for a smoother ride and time to game (how fast you get into a match) to cut down wait times. This keeps things quick and playable, which fans in busy regions like. But folks in spots like Southeast Asia are worried they might end up with bot-heavy lobbies if servers are scarce.

Skill is a factor, but far down the list, and all our large modes need a spread of skill to work well. The sandbox needs many different types of skill to function well, and that's also why the matchmaker teambalances to make the teams even as part of that process. 2/2

— David Sirland (@tiggr_) August 11, 2025

Skill as a Secondary Consideration

Skill’s in the mix but takes a backseat, according to Sirland. It’s low on the priority list because Battlefield's big modes thrive with a range of player skills, and the sandbox needs that variety to stay fun. Team balancing kicks in to even things out. Some players, like @VentixRush on X, are glad to dodge lobbies full of pros, while others feel it might lead to one-sided games, echoing @Jesse’s take of either dominating or getting crushed.

Community Feedback and the Server Browser Debate

X threads and online buzz show players really want a server browser back, like in BF3 and BF4, where you could pick persistent servers for custom play. Battlefield 2042 skipped this, and the Portal mode fix didn’t cut it for many. Sirland says the new system, plus a soon-to-be-tested server browser, offers flexibility—quick matchmaking or server hunting. Still, the beta’s server spin-downs after matches annoyed users like @S1ntho and @SoLo_iL_GaLa, who want dedicated servers to stick around.

The beta hit snags like full queues and errors needing restarts, showing the trickiness of managing dynamic servers. Sirland mentioned more server browser tests are coming, hinting at tweaks based on beta feedback. Smaller regions still worry about server access, as @ZapMaster⚡ pointed out, which could affect the game’s staying power there.