The launch of Battlefield 6 has been met with a frustrating mystery for many dedicated players.
The disappearance of hard-earned Open Beta rewards has left many scratching their heads. A lively forum discussion, which began with a simple query about asset transfer, quickly snowballed into a widespread complaint, highlighting a significant snag in cross-platform progression despite linked accounts.
The issue was first reported by a user on EA's forum who moved their purchase from the EA App to Steam. Their central concern was the fact that their cosmetic items, skins, and dog tags earned during the beta were not visible in the Steam version.
How does Battlefield 6 'Beta rewards' work?
Initially, veteran players affirmed that this should be seamless. The standard rule is that rewards are tied directly to the EA Account, making them platform-agnostic.
The game's reliance on the EA Account for crossplay and cross-progression, which allows players to keep their stats and loadouts synced across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, should be able to make these beta assets to follow suit.
Are Beta Rewards available cross-platform? What happens if you play Battlefield 6 on Steam?
The rewards are supposed to be available across platforms once the game officially launches. The player's progress, unlocks, and cosmetic items will carry over between PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X or S as long as they are signed in with the same EA account. However, players cannot buy the game once and play it on multiple different systems. You must purchase a separate copy for each platform they wish to play.
So, what went wrong?
When the game launched, many early access and day-one players reported their cosmetics were missing. Some received the basic "played the beta" emblem but failed to unlock assets tied to specific in-beta challenges. The problem extended beyond new platforms, with players on Xbox and even those remaining on Steam reporting voids in their inventory. Even prior rewards, such as Battlefield 2042 Battle Pass items, were noted as missing by some users.
This confusion persisted despite official channels confirming the rewards were sent out, leading to mounting player frustration. "Mine still haven’t come through," one user lamented, "I had an in-game message from EA saying I received them, but nothing is in my account."
A Hidden Solution?
Amidst the confusion, a potential—if inconvenient—workaround emerged from the community. According to some players, the missing items aren't gone, but rather deeply obscured within the customization menus. The suggestion is to check weapons for specific variants that serve as the cosmetic, or to search unlocked options aggressively, indicating the items are "really hidden."
While this solution offers a glimmer of hope, the widespread reporting of missing content suggests a pervasive synchronization error. Until the developer, DICE, issues an official patch or clarification, players must rely on the community’s hidden-menu tip to potentially recover their coveted beta items.
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