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Battlefield 6’s launch faced a major hiccup when the EA App failed to verify game licenses for many players. Soon after release, users reported login issues, error messages, and being told to “purchase to play” despite already owning the game. The glitch locked players out of both campaign and multiplayer modes.
The problem mainly affected those using EA’s own launcher. Steam players were mostly unaffected. Many tried quick fixes like file repair, reinstalling, or removing the campaign, but nothing worked consistently. However, clearing the EA App cache helped some users temporarily.
EA Acknowledges Issue and Deploys Fix
EA quickly responded through the official Battlefield Comms account on X. The company confirmed a widespread licensing issue within the EA App. A fix was deployed within hours, and players were asked to restart the game to restore access.
This fast response helped stabilize the situation, but launch day frustration was unavoidable. The issue highlighted reliability problems with EA’s own launcher on a critical release day.
EA says Battlefield 6 players who played on the EA APP on PC and experienced issues trying to log in today will be granted bonus XP boosters and a seasonal Battle Pass for free. pic.twitter.com/205lXNVtAn
— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) October 11, 2025
EA Offers Compensation to Players
To make amends, EA announced a compensation package for affected players. Each impacted account will receive:
- 12 Hardware Boosters (60 minutes each)
- 12 Career Boosters (60 minutes each)
- Free access to the current seasonal Battle Pass
Players who purchased the Phantom Edition will also get Season 2’s full Battle Pass for free. According to EA, these rewards will be delivered automatically to in-game inboxes over the weekend.
This gesture aims to ease player frustration and keep the community engaged after a rocky start.
A Rocky Start with a Swift Recovery
Despite the initial setback, EA’s quick acknowledgment and compensation have helped restore player confidence. However, the incident serves as a reminder that launch reliability is critical, especially for flagship titles like Battlefield 6.
