Battlefield 6: No EA App? Steam Users Rejoice! (But Don't Get Too Excited)
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Good news for Steam users playing Battlefield 6 – no more need to launch the dreaded EA app! It might seem small, but it's a player-friendly move, suggesting EA is serious about making Battlefield 6 a success, though Epic Games Store players are still stuck with using both apps.
Right, listen up, Battlefield fanatics! According to Game Rant, EA's doing something that actually makes sense for Steam users. I know, I'm shocked too. Apparently, when Battlefield 6 drops (or rather, when it *launches with all the explosions* on October 10th), you Steam folks *won't* need to fire up the EA app to play.
I'll let that sink in for a moment.
Remember the good old days (read: last Tuesday) when every EA game on Steam insisted on dragging you kicking and screaming into the EA app vortex? It was like trying to use a portal gun and accidentally ending up in your nan's knitting circle. Annoying, to say the least. But it seems EA's heard the collective groan of PC gamers worldwide and decided to... well, not be totally evil.
Now, before you go painting your face in warpaint and celebrating with a virtual victory dance, there are a couple of caveats. Firstly, you'll still need an EA account. (Sound familiar? It's the price we pay for crossplay, innit?). Secondly, this only applies to Steam users. Epic Games Store folks, you're still stuck with the double-app tango. Sorry, mates.
But what does this mean, really? Is EA suddenly becoming user-friendly? Are pigs flying? Are politicians telling the truth? Probably not. But it does suggest they're taking Battlefield 6 seriously. The game had a pretty good multiplayer reveal (apparently a welcome change after the, shall we say, *mixed* reception of Battlefield 2042), and they seem keen to keep the momentum going. This 'no EA app' thing might seem minor, but it's a win for player convenience, and a sign that maybe, just maybe, EA is actually listening.
And if you're itching to get your trigger finger warmed up, keep an eye out for the open betas! One kicks off with early access on August 7th and another open beta on August 14th to 17th. It's your chance to see if Battlefield 6 can live up to the hype. Fair warning: Expect server issues. It's tradition, after all.
So, will Battlefield 6 be a return to form for the franchise? Will this 'no EA app' thing be enough to win over the PC gaming masses? Only time will tell. But for now, let's raise a virtual pint to slightly less annoying PC gaming experiences. Cheers to that, eh?
Tags: Battlefield 6, EA, Steam, PC Gaming, FPS
Original article: Game Rant