Players criticized EA for selling licensed music in Battlefield 6

After the high-profile release of Battlefield 6, interest in the game began to wane, and the recent battle royale only fueled audience discontent. Now fans have found a new source of outrage: the monetization system tied to licensed music.

As it turns out, the radio station featuring popular tracks, previously heavily promoted by journalists, is only available to owners of the Battlefield Pro Battle Pass. It costs around $25, which is nearly a third of the game's price. The subscription unlocks the ability to listen to songs by famous artists, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snoop Dogg, and Limp Bizkit, while in transit.

The community reacted sharply to Electronic Arts' decision. Players found it odd that exclusive music was "hidden" inside vehicles, rather than added to, for example, the main menu or loading screens. Many noted that charging money for the opportunity to hear short snippets of songs seemed disrespectful to customers.

Despite the criticism, the publisher's rationale for this move is partially understandable: licensing well-known tracks is expensive, and the company is seeking to offset these costs. However, even taking this into account, fans believe the monetization method is extremely poorly chosen and only reinforces the negative perception of Battlefield 6.