I’m Committed to Pre-Ordering Battlefield 6—No One Can Change My Mind

Alright, let’s dive right in. You ever notice how gaming advice gets tossed around like confetti? So, there’s this whole “remember, no pre-orders” thing. Sounds catchy, right? It’s a Modern Warfare nod, I think. Anyway, folks online have this beef with big gaming companies like Ubisoft. Oh man, remember when Watch Dogs hit, and it was nothing like those previews? Yeah, gamers didn’t forget. Or when Assassin’s Creed Unity launched all buggy? Good times, eh? EA gets roasted, too. Battlefield fans know what’s up. Trust issues? You betcha. There’s logic behind it, but honestly, seeing every nod to Battlefield 6 underlined with “don’t pre-order” is a bit much.

Look, no one’s saying Battlefield hasn’t tripped a few times. Remember Battlefield 3? Loved by many. But then Battlefield 4 came out like a cheap sequel. Which isn’t entirely fair. It was practically unplayable early on. Bugs everywhere. People getting zapped from behind cover. After a gazillion patches? It turned out fantastic. Then, oh boy, Battlefield 2042. Even messier launch. Though, let’s be fair, they’ve cleaned it up a bit now. Not everyone’s happy, though. Battlefield 6? It’s looking sharp, at least from the beta. So, wouldn’t it be great if folks could chill a bit with the negativity?

Every gamer’s got that choice, right? To pre-order or not. Messy launches suck, so some folks just hang tight till release day. Smart? Maybe. But it’s the constant guilt-tripping of those who do pre-order that gets me. I’m here, hand up, fully admitting I pre-ordered Battlefield 6. Like, no shame. Pre-orders and me? We go way back.

So, the “no pre-orders” crew? They have a list of reasons. Really, it’s like their anthem. Poor business practices. “No benefit” to pre-ordering. And that leap of faith, hoping a game’s worth it without peeping reviews. All sound points. Kinda. But you could play devil’s advocate here. Developers seeing pre-order madness? Isn’t that a push to deliver more? Stardew Valley vibes, anyone? And for live-service games? Launch day’s just the start. More updates, less drama. Doesn’t pre-ordering something like Battlefield 6, which seems to be knocking it out of the park, send a good message to EA? Just sayin’.

Punishing a game like Battlefield 6 for Battlefield 2042’s past sins? Seems off. And that “never a benefit” spiel? Early access, exclusive goodies — Battlefield 6 has them, and maybe some old-school fans hate skins, but others actually dig them. Oh, and that sweet pre-loading on slow internet? A lifesaver.

Not seeing reviews pre-launch? That logic makes my head spin. I mean, critique culture is real, but what about forming your own opinion? People online can be herded into outrage with just a couple of influencer words. Reviews can guide you, sure, but shouldn’t your own opinion lead on buying games? Battlefield 6 let folks try for free. Yet people still wait for others’ viewpoints. Mystifying.

I’ve got hours in Battlefield 6 already, no regrets. Game is smooth, gunplay rocks, new mechanics are tight. For me? Checks all the boxes. So why not pre-order? It’s me telling them, “More of this, yes please.” Bonuses and early downloads are my jam.

Here’s the kicker. If I spout this thought on social? I’d get grilled by the “true gamers” group. It’s wild. People are ready to battle over pre-order opinions like it’s some epic saga. The whole “don’t lecture people about their money” thing? Poof, gone. It was fun when the reveal trailer got claps for “no pre-order” quips, but now it’s just tiring. Same old points, over and over.

Battlefield 6 pre-orders are soaring. Like, check Steam’s charts. It’s buzzing close to a million copies out the door. So, let’s see more chats about those cool gameplay moments or constructive criticism instead of recycled old debate.

Maybe those pre-orders are from people like me. Played the beta, loved it, trust in personal judgment. Or maybe grabbing a game now means no money stress later. Who knows? Digital copies don’t vanish, but hey, peace of mind matters. Pre-order or don’t — your call. More talk, less judgment, please. More fun topics await us in the Battlefield universe, so let’s find them instead.