I’m Pre-Ordering Battlefield 6—Try and Stop Me

Alright, let’s dive into this whole “no pre-orders” scene. It’s almost like a movement now, isn’t it? People yelling “remember, no pre-orders” like it’s gospel. Ubisoft felt it with their Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed Unity hiccups—let’s be honest, those launches were rough. And hey, EA’s always under fire too, especially when it comes to Battlefield. But honestly, every time someone praises the new Battlefield, there’s this nagging chorus reminding us not to pre-order. And I get it, I do, but it’s starting to sound like white noise.

First off, Battlefield’s launch track record isn’t spotless. Remember Battlefield 3? Yeah, so great they quickly rolled out Battlefield 4. But oof, that launch was like trying to walk through wet cement. Eventually, it patched up and folks loved it, until Battlefield 2042 came along and, well, let’s just say it didn’t raise the bar. Now, with Battlefield 6 looking promising in the beta, could we just ease off the doomsday chatter a bit? Just a smidge?

Now, let’s be real about this pre-order business. Anybody can opt not to pre-order. Battlefield hasn’t exactly been shiny perfect at release, so waiting might be the smart play. Totally fair. But come on, the constant sermonizing? Enough already. I’m cool with saying I pre-ordered Battlefield 6. Gasp! I know, right?

Why is the “no pre-order” squad so…passionate, though? They argue pre-orders prop up bad business or offer zilch in return, or that you’re gambling on the game’s greatness without any reviews. But hey, here’s a wild thought: devs don’t rack up pre-orders and then just slack off. Indie hits like Stardew Valley show how communities keep devs lively and motivated. Plus, with live-service games like Battlefield 6, a solid launch is just step one, followed by updates and tweaks. So not pre-ordering could maybe send EA the wrong message?

And seriously, this whole “there’s no benefit” thing? False! Early access, cool skins, and yeah, pre-loading a game to console before launch. That’s gold for folks with snail-paced internet. But hey, slap on some exclusive graphics and you’ve got yourself a shiny reason to pre-order.

Now, about not seeing reviews… Sure, reviews help — trusted critics and all that. But listen, no opinion should outshine your own. Outrage culture’s got folks echoing other’s takes like parrots, never giving things a firsthand shot. If a YouTuber says a game’s trash, some folks might never give it a whirl, even when they’d probably dig it. And with Battlefield 6 letting everyone try before ponying up, waiting for launch opinions doesn’t track.

I’ve sunk a whole day into Battlefield 6 already. It’s not perfect but it’s good—glitches here and there, but the gunplay? Ace. It’s got this mechanic — drag and revive — which I’m loving. Classes feel real again, you know? Ticking boxes even in beta, just imagine full release. Pre-ordering it tells the devs, “Yes, more of this, please!” Plus, I fancy the bonuses. Why wait?

Sure, the “no pre-order” crowd will yawn at this, likely scoff at my excitement. But guess what? Battlefield 6 has already clocked up 600,000 pre-orders on Steam. It’s not about whether this movement’s noisy, it’s that it’s almost out of gas. Sure, debate if you must, but the game’s already selling gangbusters, so maybe let’s move to more interesting conversations?

Maybe, just maybe, the folks pre-ordering are like me. Had a crack at the beta, trusted their gut over some online chatter. Or maybe they just prefer securing their game while the bank balance is friendly. Whatever—gotta admit, debating someone else’s wallet habits isn’t my cup of tea. Wouldn’t it be nicer if we just enjoyed games and stopped with the incessant pre-order chatter? There’s a whole lot more to Battlefield than this back-and-forth.