Battlefield Studios finally pull the trigger on exploit servers, just in time for Battlefield 6’s first season.
Battlefield Studios have rolled out a major nerf to XP farming servers in Battlefield 6, cutting down experience gains from exploit-heavy lobbies in a move to restore fair play across the community. Players joining servers tagged as “XP farm” or “all bots” will now earn almost no progression, marking the studio’s strongest stance yet against the trend.
The change quietly began on 17 October, but as of this week, it’s fully in effect. XP farms, which had flooded the server browser over recent weeks, offered players easy ways to level up weapons and unlock gear by mowing down AI opponents. What began as a creative use of the Portal toolset quickly spiraled into a system-breaking exploit.
Now, most of those lobbies have been stripped of rewards entirely. The once-dominant “farm” servers only grant a small completion bonus, leaving their hosts without the lucrative XP that drew players in the first place. Meanwhile, genuine community servers, from hardcore Conquest matches to jet training and sandbox-style modes, are reappearing in the rotation.
Battlefield Studios follow through on progression overhaul
This update follows the studio’s 17 October post on the official Battlefield X account, where developers acknowledged the growing frustration around progression and server quality.
In te post, they confirmed that backend changes were in development to limit exploitative servers and rebalance XP across the board; plans that have now been fully implemented.
Alongside the server restrictions, progression pacing has been reworked. Match completion rewards are now 10 percent higher, daily bonuses have been raised by 40 percent, and the XP required for early attachment unlocks has been reduced. The goal, according to the developers, is to make levelling feel smoother without undermining genuine achievement.
While a few farming servers still slip through, the worst offenders have been dealt with, and the Portal browser is showing a healthier mix of creative and competitive modes once again.
With Battlefield 6’s first season launching on 28 October, featuring a new map, fresh weapons, and the game’s debut battle pass, the timing is ideal for EA. Players will now have to earn their rewards the proper way, out on the battlefield.
