Battlefield 6 Season 1 will be launched next week on October 28th, and the gaming community is having a heated debate about the new leaked skins. DICE promised players they’d keep things realistic and grounded, but one particular skin has everyone talking. Let’s break down what’s going on with these skins and why one Battlefield 6 Season 1 skin is making players upset.
Battlefield 6 Season 1 Skins Overview
When Battlefield 6 was about to launch, the developers promised not to copy Call of Duty. They wanted a real military shooter with realistic uniforms. Fans liked this idea since they were tired of silly outfits in other games. At launch, the game delivered what players wanted, but that promise only lasted for less than a month.
The upcoming Season 1 will bring several new soldier skins to the game, and based on leaks, most of them are pretty tame and stick closer to the military aesthetic, as you can see above. You’ve got the Unflinching and Regiment skins for NATO Assault that look like standard military gear. There’s the Health is Wealth Support skin with some patterns and bright colors, but nothing too crazy. However, there is one skin that makes people frustrated.
Which One Battlefield 6 Season 1 Skin Has Players Upset?
The skin is called Wicked Grin skin. This outfit is what’s causing all the drama. It’s a bright blue uniform for the Assault class that comes with a cartoon-style fanged grin on the face mask. You can see it from across the map, and it definitely doesn’t blend into any battlefield environment.
Players immediately noticed that this skin doesn’t match what DICE promised. One Reddit user posted a screenshot with the caption “Grounded skins for a while – 18 days exactly.” The post got over 6,000 upvotes and nearly 2,000 comments. Most people clearly weren’t happy about this skin.
However, the whole Battlefield community is actually split on this issue. Some players think the new skins are “fire” and appreciate DICE’s artistic direction. One person commented that they’re glad they don’t see “any weird stuff” compared to what Call of Duty is doing.
But plenty of others are worried this is just the beginning. Comments like “Man, that looks awful” and “I’m gonna miss the days when everyone had default skins” show real concern about where the game is heading. One medic player even complained and said they’d refuse to revive anyone wearing the Wicked Grin skin.
What’s Going to Happen Next?
Season 1 mostly keeps things grounded, with Wicked Grin being the only skin that creates debate. The real question is whether future seasons will lean into brighter cosmetics or stay true to Battlefield’s realistic roots. Honestly, some players don’t mind the change, while others want the series to maintain its authenticity.
DICE now faces a tough balance between keeping players happy and supporting a live service model that relies on cosmetic sales. Still, Season 1 offers plenty of choices for both sides, from tactical, grounded looks to more expressive options like Wicked Grin, which might even be free. Just don’t be shocked if your medic hesitates to revive you for wearing it!
