Battlefield 6 Developer Explains How Destruction Damage Works in the Game

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In the development of Battlefield 6, it’s been disclosed by David Sirland that environmental damage will impact players, but not right away. A significant aspect of Battlefield 6, which is an upcoming military shooter set for release on October 10, is the destruction of its environment.

Due to an overwhelmingly positive reception during its public testing phase, Battlefield 6 has picked up considerable steam as it approaches its official release. While it’s still early days, this EA-published first-person shooter game has already surpassed previous series records for player engagement on Steam and outshone its competitor, Call of Duty, in the same category. The initial stage of Battlefield 6’s open beta was a major hit, with more than half a million users signing up on Valve’s platform alone. As a result, there’s been an increase in discussions within the Battlefield community about what was displayed during the beta testing.

Battlefield 6 Clears Potential Doubts about Destruction Damage

In a recent Twitter conversation, David Sirland, a key producer for Battlefield 6, addressed concerns raised by a beta player about the apparent minimal damage from collapsing structures and destruction in the game. Sirland explained that while destruction does cause damage to players, it doesn’t do so instantly. He mentioned that the focus on providing an enjoyable experience over randomness was a significant factor in this gameplay choice. Furthermore, Sirland suggested that spending more time under falling debris would have a more substantial impact on a player’s health, particularly with larger chunks of debris. He also indicated that the destruction damage will be further refined as Battlefield 6 gets closer to its release date.

Sirland’s comments provide a clearer understanding of how destructible environments are being implemented in the latest version of Battlefield, which should reassure players concerned about this feature. According to a DICE veteran, we can also anticipate that destruction damage will be enhanced as the game moves from its public beta phase to its full release. Yet, it’s unclear whether future versions will make the destruction more noticeable or more lenient in terms of damage.

Fans will have another opportunity to test out Battlefield 6’s beta version starting from August 14 and ending on August 17. Since this is reportedly the only chance they’ll get before the game’s October release, it promises to be an exciting period to determine if the second beta phase surpasses the first one. Given the initial reactions, it seems plausible that Battlefield 6’s second open beta will garner similar levels of interest as its previous version did.

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2025-08-12 05:04