Battlefield 6: Beta Overrun by Cheaters, DICE Fights Back
At the very start of the Battlefield 6 beta, players’ excitement quickly collided with a less glamorous reality: cheaters had already found a way in, putting Javelin—EA’s new anti-cheat system—to the test. From viral clips to staggering numbers and an official response, the situation speaks volumes about the battle ahead leading up to the October 10, 2025 launch.
The launch of the open beta for Battlefield 6 was meant to be a celebration for the community. Millions of players dove into this new modern warfare experience, eager to try the maps, weapons, and multiplayer gameplay. But amid the firefights, another front opened up: the fight against cheating—an enemy as cunning as it is persistent—which managed to strike on day one.
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A lightning strike from cheaters
As soon as the servers went live on August 7, clips showing suspicious behavior began spreading across social media. Within hours, players reported aimbots, wallhacks, and other shady tactics. The Javelin anti-cheat system—touted as a technological stronghold—already seemed under heavy strain.
One of the most striking accounts came from content creator ItsHapa, who shared footage confirming cheats were active on day one of early access:
🚨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
This scenario is a grim reminder of other multiplayer games plagued by cheating—like Warzone, where hacks eventually drove away a portion of the player base. If the situation isn’t quickly brought under control, there’s a real risk it could escalate with the beta opening to everyone this Saturday, August 9—vastly expanding the cheaters’ playground.
EA and SPEAR Anti-Cheat respond
In response to the wave of cheating spotted as soon as the beta launched, the SPEAR team—responsible for the Javelin anti-cheat—issued a statement to reassure the community. They stressed that the system is fully operational and actively benefits from player reports to strengthen detection. Developers reminded players that the fight against cheating is an ongoing battle, requiring constant adaptation to new tactics.
The first days of the beta have already produced some staggering figures:
- 330,000 cheating or sabotage attempts blocked by Javelin.
- 44,000 player reports on the very first day.
- 60,000 additional reports the next day.
All of this data is used in collaboration with the Gameplay Integrity team and the Positive Play team to improve detection and swiftly remove offending accounts.
In the same update, EA also explained the role of Secure Boot. This mechanism is not a magic bullet but adds an extra layer of defense against cheat developers. Once enabled, it prevents the execution of vulnerable drivers and provides Javelin with reliable signals to distinguish legitimate behavior from suspicious manipulation. However, the publisher admitted that, as some players pointed out, even with TPM 2.0 and a kernel-level anti-cheat driver, it’s still possible to bypass protections.
A blessing in disguise?
While having cheaters in the beta may seem disastrous, it paradoxically offers developers an ideal testing ground. Identifying weaknesses now means fixes can be deployed before servers face the massive influx at launch. In short, every cheater caught today becomes another weapon against tomorrow’s offenders. This allows EA to quickly spot the methods being used, seal up vulnerabilities before the public exploits them, and effectively dismantle cheating networks before they spread.
EA is therefore relying on a strategy of rapid response, where every player report becomes a valuable clue in building a healthier multiplayer environment.
How to help clean up the servers
Your vigilance matters just as much as the algorithms. To help create a healthier environment, here are the best in-game habits to adopt:
- Report from the scoreboard: open the profile of the suspicious player and use the report option.
- Add a clip if possible: evidence speeds up detection and bans.
- Specify the platform and mode: these details help reproduce and fix issues faster.
Have you run into a cheater in the Battlefield 6 beta? Share your encounters, clips, and impressions. The more relevant intel the community provides, the better Javelin can sharpen its countermeasures before October 10, 2025. See you on the battlefield—clean, if possible.
