A newly revealed Battlefield 6 skin has sparked a wave of criticism from fans, with a vocal section of the community describing it as too wacky and immersion-breaking. Some players have consequently expressed frustration that Battlefield 6 appears to be abandoning its grounded aesthetic too quickly.
The pre-release marketing campaign for DICE’s latest first-person shooter emphasized its grounded aesthetic as a contrast to the increasingly over-the-top tone of its main rival, Call of Duty. This included a bombastic live-action trailer that premiered shortly before launch, in which Battlefield 6 literally blew up its celebrity stand-ins for Call of Duty.
Some Battlefield 6 Players Aren’t Happy With All Season 1 Skins
Less than two weeks following the shooter’s release, EA shared a preview of Battlefield 6 Season 1, scheduled to kick off on October 28. The inaugural season incorporates several skins that have invited scrutiny from fans, with some already criticizing them as unrealistic. The brunt of complaints is being directed at Wicked Grin, an Assault class skin with bright blue accents and a cartoonish smile painted over its neck gaiter.
The Samhain and Fearmonger skins—for the Engineer and Assault classes, respectively—have also invited similar criticism. Fans describe their artwork as being too over-the-top to be considered tactical in any shape or form. However, Wicked Grin stands out even more due to its strikingly bright color palette, whereas Fearmonger and Samhain rely on muted shades of gray.
Not Everyone Sees Colorful Battlefield 6 Skins as Problematic
In the lead-up to the game’s release, DICE had repeatedly signaled that Battlefield 6 would take a more “grounded” approach to cosmetics than its main rival. While a single bright camo pattern with a painted grin may not be too immersion-breaking on its own, some fans fear it marks the beginning of a broader shift. Frustration has surfaced over what some see as the game straying from its core promise just weeks after launch. In one widely circulated complaint, Reddit user Ohforfk described the situation as a “typical bait and switch,” arguing that everyone wearing matching uniforms during the open beta test was the ideal “vibe” that’s now slowly eroding. However, not everyone chiming in on the still-ongoing discussion agrees that Wicked Grin is the beginning of the end.
If you want to use regular, realistic outfits, there are plenty. If someone wants to wear one with a bit of color, they can. It’s a video game, not real war.
Dozens of fans responding to Ohforfk complaint posited that the upcoming skin fits into the game’s aesthetic and isn’t a big deal. “If you want to use regular, realistic outfits, there are plenty,” remarked Reddit user Bitemarkz. “If someone wants to wear one with a bit of color, they can,” the fan continued, adding: “it’s a video game, not real war.” Apart from skins, Battlefield 6 Season 1 is also set to introduce new game modes and maps, as well as additional weapons and several other novelties.
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October 10, 2025
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, In-App Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
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Battlefield Studios
