Battlefield 6: Conquest matches could end sooner thanks to a new feature, here is how

Battlefield 6 will be out in roughly two weeks and expectations from the game are at an all-time high. After getting a taste of the game in the Beta stage, gamers are excited to see how the full game turns out and what lies in store. Now, as per latest reports, the Conquest mode in the game might see a drastic change. Since the Conquest mode is one of the franchise’s most iconic modes, any change to its flow is bound to stir passionate debate. 

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A recently surfaced image online has revealed what appears to be a new mechanic that allows matches to end early if one team manages to capture all the flags and gain overwhelming control of the battlefield. It is to be noted that since this feature hasn’t been confirmed officially, you should take this information with a pinch of salt. 

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Battlefield 6 conquest mode to get a drastic change

The screenshot, shared by Battlefield Intel on social media, shows a “Critical Mission Success” banner accompanied by a countdown timer. The image also highlights a lopsided scoreline, with one side boasting 733 points compared to the other’s 107. Alongside that, the losing team is shown to receive a “Critical Mission Failure” notification. The countdown timer appears to push the match toward an early conclusion once total domination has been achieved.

The reveal has sparked plenty of debate among fans of the franchise. Some players see the mechanic as a much-needed quality-of-life feature, arguing that once a team is spawn-trapped with no flags under their control, the outcome is inevitable. For them, an early end simply means moving on to the next game faster.

One social media user reacted with, “At that point I just want to move onto the next match.” Another echoed the sentiment, welcoming the option to avoid being farmed by dominant opponents.

Others, however, feel that the mechanic undermines the spirit of Conquest. For years, players have prided themselves on mounting improbable comebacks, clawing back flag control even when the situation looked unwinnable. One commenter criticised the change, pointing out that they had seen teams recover from even worse scorelines. Another fan noted that they had encountered the feature kicking in just minutes into a match, raising concerns that it might cut off games too quickly.

How it might work

Details on the exact conditions required to trigger “Critical Mission Success” remain unclear. It is not known whether the losing side must be under a certain percentage of tickets, or whether the game simply ends the moment all flags fall under the control of a single team. What is clear is that the system introduces a timed countdown once the domination scenario is reached, preventing an indefinite farm of trapped players.

The discussion around this new feature arrives as EA continues to fine-tune Battlefield 6 based on feedback from its open beta. Developers have confirmed adjustments are on the way for weapon balance as well as tweaks to movement and other gameplay systems.

Battlefield 6 is set to release worldwide on October 10, 2025. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the EA App.

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