Battlefield 6 Beta Overrun by Cheaters: Cross-Play Chaos Hits Console and PC Players Alike

The open beta for Battlefield 6 is making headlines, but not just for the reasons players might hope. Cheaters have already found their way into matches, using hacks that give them unfair advantages. Even console players on Xbox and PlayStation are feeling the effects, thanks to cross-play being enabled by default. If you’re wondering why you’re being taken out so quickly, it might not just be your aim—there’s a real chance you’re up against someone using impossible powers.

• Cheaters are already active in the Battlefield 6 open beta
• Cross-play means both console and PC players are affected
• DICE and EA are working on anti-cheat solutions, but issues remain
• Enabling Secure Boot on PC has sparked debate among players
• Thousands of cheating attempts have already been blocked

Cheaters Hit the Battlefield 6 Beta

Players began noticing suspicious behavior when a viral video showed a Battlefield 6 player with an uncanny ability to spot both enemies and allies—even through walls. The video, which has racked up over 7 million views, highlights how cheats can display players in colored cubes: blue for friendlies, purple for enemies, and orange for vehicles.

🚨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

It didn’t take long for DICE to respond. The developer confirmed that the player in the video has already been banned. Still, many are surprised that cheats appeared so quickly, given that the beta has only just launched. EA has also rolled out its own anti-cheat system, called Javelin, which is designed to “detect and remove bad actors.” For PC players, joining the beta requires enabling Secure Boot—a process that involves some technical know-how and changes to your system’s BIOS.

EA provided instructions for enabling Secure Boot, but not everyone is happy. Some players are concerned about the level of control developers have when anti-cheat software requires kernel-level access. This has sparked debates online, with some saying, “No game is worth the level of control you give to a developer when they request kernel level access by installing kernel modules or patches.”

What Kinds of Cheats Are Out There?

Despite these measures, Javelin hasn’t been able to stop every cheater. Websites are openly advertising Battlefield 6 cheats, offering aimbots, wallhacks, faster movement, and the ability to reduce recoil or bullet spread. Some hacks are even designed to look more “human” by avoiding instant lock-ons, making them harder to detect.

Players are already noticing strange statistics in lobbies. On Reddit, people are sharing stories about coming across users with dozens more kills than anyone else. One post reads, “Dude was openly saying he had hacks and he was LvL1,” along with a screenshot of a player boasting a kill/death ratio of 74 to 3.

EA’s Response and What’s Next

EA has been quick to clarify that Secure Boot isn’t a “silver bullet.” In a forum post, the company said, “It’s another barrier that helps us make it harder for cheat developers to create cheat programs, and makes it easier for us to detect it when they do.” They also shared that Javelin has blocked about 330,000 cheating attempts so far, and players have reported around 100,000 possible cheaters. The Gameplay Integrity team is using these reports to improve their systems and actively remove confirmed cheaters.

However, it’s important to remember that not every quick kill is the work of a hacker. Battlefield 6 includes features that let skilled players pull off impressive moves, like turning 180 degrees almost instantly. But, as one cheat-selling website puts it, “You’re not just buying a cheat. You’re getting ongoing support, consistent updates, and a commitment to long-term usability.”

Battlefield 6 Launches Soon

Battlefield 6 is set to release on October 10 for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. There’s hope that DICE and EA will have a handle on the cheating situation by then. For now, stay alert—and maybe keep an eye out for those suspiciously skilled players in your next match.