Battlefield 6 players eager to level up their profiles have discovered a surprise Double Career XP event — but with a catch. The boost is currently available only to PlayStation 5 users, leaving players on PC and Xbox feeling left out. The event, seemingly part of EA and PlayStation’s marketing partnership, was quietly activated without any official announcement, fueling backlash within the community.

PlayStation’s Exclusive Advantage

The Double XP event was first noticed by players logging into the game on PS5, with no prior communication from EA, DICE, or PlayStation. While PC and Xbox users initially assumed it was a global event, it quickly became apparent that the Double XP bonus was exclusive to Sony’s console. Reports suggest that this early access period is part of an ongoing agreement that gives PlayStation users an extra day of Double XP ahead of everyone else — starting Thursdays instead of Fridays.

This isn’t the first time Battlefield 6 players on PlayStation have received exclusive perks. From free in-game bundles to special beta skins and extra battle pass tier skips for PlayStation PRO subscribers, Sony’s partnership with EA continues to create a noticeable content gap between platforms.

 

Fans React to the Controversy

The lack of official communication has only worsened the situation. While timed exclusivity is nothing new in the gaming world, fans argue that the silence surrounding this decision feels dismissive. “At least when Call of Duty did it, we knew what to expect,” one fan commented on Reddit. Others voiced concerns that Battlefield — a franchise traditionally celebrated for its PC roots — is alienating one of its oldest and most loyal player bases.

Although a day of early Double XP might not seem major, many players see it as symbolic of a growing trend in the industry where exclusive deals divide the player community. For a live-service title trying to rebuild goodwill after mixed reviews for its RedSec update and battle pass changes, this move feels like another misstep.

What’s Next for Battlefield 6

According to PS Plus communications, PlayStation players will continue receiving extended access to future Double XP events, meaning this exclusivity could become a recurring feature. Meanwhile, the current event is expected to roll out to PC and Xbox players by November 7. Unfortunately, the boost only applies to Career XP — Double Battle Pass XP is not active, limiting how much progress players can actually make in the ongoing seasonal challenges.

As the community waits for clarity from EA and DICE, the controversy highlights an ongoing struggle for fairness in cross-platform gaming. With competition from titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 heating up, Battlefield’s developers will need to rebuild trust with their broader audience before the next major update arrives.

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