How Big Will Battlefield 6 Maps Really Be?Here’s What Developers Promise to Fix

Why Are Battlefield 6 Players So Mad About Map Sizes? Everything You Need to Know About Size Concerns

Battlefield 6 players have something big to talk about. The game’s second beta weekend just wrapped up, and folks are not happy. The main problem? The maps feel too small. Many players think the game plays more like Call of Duty than the big battlefield experience they want.

Players jumped online to share their thoughts. Some made funny pictures comparing the small maps to tiny spaces like apartments or Minecraft worlds. Others complained that you get shot from all directions because everything is so cramped.

What Makes These Maps Feel So Small?

The beta only had four maps to try out. Three came from the first weekend, and one new map called Empire State joined for the second weekend. But here’s the thing – Empire State didn’t help. Players said it felt packed with narrow hallways and tight spaces that made fighting feel chaotic.

The problem isn’t just size. It’s about how the maps work. With 64 players crammed into smaller spaces, the action never stops. You spawn, run for a few seconds, fight, die, and do it all over again. Long-time Battlefield fans remember when maps were huge. You could drive tanks across open fields, fly helicopters, and have breathing room between battles.

Developer Response: “Large Maps Exist”

David Sirland, who helps make Battlefield 6 at DICE, heard all the complaints. He went on X (formerly Twitter) to explain what’s happening. He said they picked small maps on purpose to test the game’s fast action. “We picked these maps to make sure we hit the full-octane version of Battlefield on the head,” he explained.

But then came the promise that got everyone’s attention: “Large maps exist, and the tempo scales accordingly. You’ll be able to see soon enough!”

What Maps Will Actually Be In The Full Game?

Good news – Battlefield 6 launches with nine maps total, not just the four from beta. Here’s the complete list:

• Siege of Cairo
• Iberian Offensive
• Liberation Peak
• Empire State
• Operation Firestorm
• Saints Quarter
• New Sobek City
• Mirak Valley
• Manhattan Bridge

According to EA’s official information, Mirak Valley will be “the largest map at launch” and is described as “a massive war-torn landscape filled with every type of vehicle”. This sounds more like what Battlefield fans expect.

Why Did Developers Choose Small Maps for Beta?

The developers had reasons for their choice. They wanted to stress-test their servers with intense, fast-paced action. Small maps with lots of players create maximum pressure on the game’s systems. It’s like testing a car engine at full speed instead of cruising.

Sirland also mentioned that “speed is a factor of map size”. The team wanted to prove they could handle high-energy gameplay after Battlefield 2042 had problems at launch.

What This Means for Different Types of Players

Battlefield 6’s design director, Shashank Uchil, talked about making maps for different players. Some maps will focus on infantry fighting. Others will be built for tanks and vehicles. Some will be perfect for helicopters and jets.

This approach means each map has a specific purpose instead of trying to do everything. But it also means some maps will feel small if you prefer vehicle combat.

Player Reactions: Mixed but Hopeful

The beta broke records with over 520,000 players on Steam alone. Most players liked the weapon handling and sound effects. Many said it felt like classic Battlefield was back.

But the map size issue created a split in the community. Veteran players who loved big maps from Battlefield 3 and 4 felt disappointed. Newer players seemed more okay with the smaller spaces.

Some players pointed out that even Liberation Peak, which was supposed to be bigger, played like a small map in certain game modes. The layout forced players into kill zones where snipers dominated.

What Happens Next?

The developers promised to show larger maps “soon enough”. With the full game launching October 10, 2025, players won’t wait much longer to see what Battlefield 6 really offers.

The key will be variety. If the final game has both small action-packed maps and large vehicle-focused battlefields, it could satisfy different types of players. But if most maps feel cramped like the beta ones, longtime fans might stay disappointed.

Battlefield 6’s beta showed great shooting and sound, but worried players about map design. Developers promise bigger maps exist, but they chose to test small ones first. The full game will have nine maps at launch, including one described as massive.

Whether this satisfies Battlefield fans depends on how well the larger maps deliver that classic big-battlefield feeling. The beta was just a taste – the real test comes when the full game launches in October.