Battlefield 6 is quickly becoming the most popular FPS of 2025, releasing to high praise among both fans and critics alike. There have been very few major complaints over the game’s various systems, but a recent update to Conquest maps has players scratching their heads.
A recent update to Battlefield 6 (via X) has reduced starting ticket counts for all Conquest maps in order to prevent matches from ending from expiring time limits instead of when a team runs out of tickets.
The update has left players confused, with fans like Reece on X wondering why there needs to be a time limit at all, and other players such as Laun Le Mal (X) asking why they simply didn’t just increase the time limit.
Battlefield 6 Update Doesn’t Make Sense To Players
Players Confused About BF6 Conquest Update
The most recent update to Battlefield 6 reduces the total number of tickets at the start of a Conquest map so that “matches finish at a more natural pace,” according to the official update announcement on X. This is reportedly in response to complaints about rounds “hitting the time limit” instead of when all players have been eliminated.
The update has garnered mostly negative reactions from players, with countless complaints pointing to how Battlefield 6 completely misses the mark on this one. Players such as PhysicalRemover and others point to the fact that they should have increased the time limit or done away with it entirely, not decrease the total number of tickets in a match.
|
Map |
Original Ticket Count |
Updated Ticket Count |
|---|---|---|
|
Siege of Cairo |
1000 |
900 |
|
Empire State |
1000 |
900 |
|
Iberian Offensive |
1000 |
900 |
|
Liberation Peak |
1000 |
800 |
|
Manhattan Bridge |
1000 |
800 |
|
Operation Firestorm |
1000 |
700 |
|
New Sobek City |
1000 |
900 |
|
Mirak Valley |
1000 |
700 |
While this change will likely result in matches no longer ending due to expiring time limits, it will also result in much shorter matches. Players argue this is the completely wrong direction, citing previous Battlefield games with matches that could drag on for hours.
Battlefield 6 Conquest Doesn’t Need Time Limits
Why Put A Time Limit On BF6 Players Having Fun?
As players point out, Battlefield 6’s Conquest maps don’t really need time limits. Conquest is fun because of the back and forth between teams gaining and losing control. The ticket system already provides a built-in endpoint, and whichever team manages resources, objectives, and respawns better wins. The choice to lower the ticket count and therefore reduce match length seems like the wrong direction when thinking about the main point of a Conquest match.
Overall, this update may not be the permanent solution given player feedback. Battlefield 6 has stated that they are still “monitoring feedback and data,” so it’s possible they’ll realize that fans aren’t keen on being forced into shorter Conquest matches.
Battlefield 6
8/10
- Released
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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
- Engine
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Frostbite