A recently revealed Battlefield 6 skin has sparked a wave of criticism from fans, with a vocal section of the community describing it as too crazy and immersion-breaking. Some players have consequently expressed frustration with it Battlefield 6 seems to abandon its grounded aesthetic too quickly.
The marketing campaign for DICE's latest first-person shooter highlighted 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 just before launch, in which Battlefield 6 literally blew up his celebrity stand-ins too Call of Duty.
Some Battlefield 6 players are not happy with all the Season 1 skins
Less than two weeks after the shooter was released, EA shared a preview of the Battlefield 6 Season 1, scheduled to begin on October 28. The inaugural season features several skins that have invited scrutiny from fans, with some already criticizing them as unrealistic. Most of the complaints are directed at the Wicked Grin, an Assault class skin with bright blue accents and a cartoon smiley painted across its neck.
The Samhain and Fearmonger skins – for the Engineer and Assault classes respectively – have also invited similar criticism. Fans describe their artwork as too over the top to be considered tactical in any way shape or form. However, Wicked Grin stands out even more due to its strikingly bright color palette, while Fearmonger and Samhain rely on muted gray tones.
Not everyone sees Colorful Battlefield 6 Skins as problematic
Prior 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 might not be too immersive on its own, some fans fear it marks the beginning of a wider shift. Frustration has surfaced over what some see as the game straying from its core promise just weeks after launch. In a widely circulated complaint, Reddit user Ohforfk described the situation as a “typical bait and switch,” claiming that everyone wearing matching uniforms during the open beta test was the ideal “vibe” that is now slowly being eroded. But not everyone who tunes in to the still ongoing discussion agrees that Wicked Grin is the beginning of the end.
If you want to use standard, realistic outfits, there are plenty. If someone wants one with a little color, they can. It's a video game, not real war.
Dozens of fans who responded to Ohforfk's complaint felt that the upcoming skin fits in with the game's aesthetic and isn't a big deal. “If you want to use regular, realistic outfits, there are tons,” commented Reddit user Bitemarkz. “If someone wants to wear one with some color, they can,” the fan continued, adding: “it's a video game, not real war.” In addition to leather, Battlefield 6 Season 1 will also introduce new game modes and maps, as well as additional weapons and several other novelties.
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10 October 2025
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, In-App Purchases, User Interaction
- Developer
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Battlefield Studios
