Battlefield 6 kicks off its open beta… and the first cheaters are already appearing

Neither has the new anti-cheat system been able to prevent some players from seeking illegitimate advantages.

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The open beta of Battlefield 6 has only been available for a few hours, and it’s already making waves. On one hand, the community has responded massively, filling up servers and sharing their first positive impressions of maps, modes, and gameplay improvements. However, on the other hand, reports of cheating have started to emerge, tarnishing this testing phase.

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DICE had heavily invested in reinforcing security before this beta, implementing an updated version of the Javelin anti-cheat system, which even requires Secure Boot to be enabled on PC to start the game. The goal was clear: to stop any attempts at cheating from day one. Nevertheless, some users have found ways to bypass these barriers.

A timely warning for developers

On social media and forums, videos are already circulating that show how certain players can see the location and movements of all participants in real-time, regardless of whether they’re enemies or allies. This not only provides a huge advantage but also breaks the competitive essence of a title like Battlefield 6, which is based on teamwork and strategy.

For now, reports indicate that the problem affects a small number of players, but it’s evident that the development team will need to act quickly. Public betas are meant to test the system, detect vulnerabilities, and fix them before the final version is released.

With the launch scheduled for October 10th on Xbox Series, PC, and other platforms, the community hopes that DICE will be able to further strengthen anti-cheat protection. The goal is clear: to guarantee clean matches and a fair experience for everyone, preventing cheaters from ruining such a highly anticipated release.

CONFIRMED: Cheats are already working in Battlefield 6.

This footage proves CHEATS are FULLY FUNCTIONAL on Day 1 of Early Access Beta. pic.twitter.com/j9WSyWPEI1

— ItsHapa (@ItsHapa) August 7, 2025