Here’s Why Battlefield 6’s ‘Completionist’ Skin is Getting Torn Apart Online

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Players are disappointed with the ‘Heatwave’ skins for the Desert Locusts squad in *Battlefield 6*, feeling they aren’t worth the effort to unlock and don’t fit well with most of the game’s environments. This has sparked a debate about how realistic cosmetic items should be in *Battlefield 6* and other first-person shooter games, as the game has faced criticism since its release for prioritizing realism in its visual designs.

A major point of discussion about the realistic look of items in the game started when players were unhappy with the Weapon Mastery camouflage skins, called Unstoppable Force, in Battlefield 6. Many felt the skins weren’t visually appealing enough to justify the effort needed to unlock them. Now, a similar complaint is surfacing, with some players ridiculing a new soldier skin as a frustrating and ultimately unrewarding challenge.

Some Battlefield 6 Fans Think the Heatwave Skin Variants Are Not Worth the Grind

A recent post on Twitter showing a skin variant called ‘Heatwave’ for the Desert Locusts squad in *Battlefield 6* caused a lot of negative reactions. Players quickly criticized both how the skin looks and how difficult it is to unlock. To get the skin, players need to complete a challenge where they earn 50 kills or assists in a single match without dying – a task many feel isn’t worth the effort, especially considering the skin’s unremarkable design. Some players joked the skin felt like something you’d get from a promotional code, like with a bag of chips, rather than a meaningful reward for a tough achievement.

Many players have complained that the bright color of the skin actually *hurts* gameplay in most *Battlefield 6* maps. Even though it’s free, they say the ‘Heatwave’ skin doesn’t make sense because it makes players easier to see, which is a disadvantage in competitive first-person shooter games. One player jokingly pointed out the irony: “You’re supposed to be rewarded for playing stealthily, but you get a skin that makes you a clear target from far away.”

The Heatwave variants come with unique unlock challenges for each class.

Not Every Fan Thinks the Heatwave Skins Are Worthless

With growing discussion around the Heatwave skins, many Battlefield 6 players are standing up for DICE, praising their dedication to creating a realistic experience. Here are some of the main reasons why they support the studio:

  • Heatwave shouldn’t be considered a completionist skin. Some players argue that unlocking the variant isn’t as difficult as critics claim, since getting 50 spot assists is relatively easy.
  • The Heatwave variants are specialized skins. Supporters argue that they perform well on certain maps, such as Cairo or New Sobek City, where their colors help soldiers blend more naturally into the surroundings.
  • The core fan base values realism over flashiness. Many fans argue that Battlefield 6‘s audience doesn’t care if the cosmetics seem plain compared to other franchises like Call of Duty, as long as they enhance immersion.

Some people in this discussion feel that the different ways *Battlefield* and *Call of Duty* handle character customization and cosmetic items is actually a positive for the multiplayer shooter genre. They believe having two big franchises do things differently gives players more options and encourages healthy competition, which is good for the gaming industry overall.

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2025-10-20 15:59