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| Streamer EndersFPS highlights the untapped potential of Battlefield Portal in a post on X. |
A prominent voice in the Battlefield community has sparked fresh debate over what players are calling a massive missed opportunity in Battlefield 6. In a social media post that has gone viral, content creator EndersFPS claimed that the game is sitting on a "goldmine" of unused content within its innovative Portal mode—content that remains frustratingly out of reach for the average player.
The controversy centers on Portal, a mode celebrated at launch for allowing players to create and share custom experiences using assets from across Battlefield history. According to EndersFPS, the toolset contains remakes of beloved classic maps like Grand Bazaar from Battlefield 3 and Ziba Tower from Battlefield 3: Close Quarters, alongside other high-quality community creations.
"The amount of high-quality content going unplayed is astronomical," EndersFPS stated in his now widely-shared post on X.
Said this in a recent video. Battlefield is sitting on a GOLD MINE of community made maps in Portal that nobody will ever play.
— Enders (@EndersFPS) December 31, 2025
Grand Bazaar, Ziba Tower, BR Conquest Maps, the list goes on. The unrealized potential is astronomical. https://t.co/nCRqYIKtuX
A Community Echoes the Frustration
The criticism has resonated deeply, tapping into a persistent vein of player dissatisfaction. Since its launch in October, Battlefield 6 has faced repeated feedback about a lack of large-scale, open maps for flagship modes like Conquest. While Season 1 introduced new content, many feel it did little to address the core map variety issue.
Consequently, Portal is seen by the community as the most obvious solution already within the game. The mode continues to inspire impressive projects, from meticulous remakes of classic maps to creative reuses of areas from the battle royale mode, REDSEC. Yet, this creativity is stifled by two major, player-identified barriers:
- Severe Accessibility Problems: Finding these community gems is notoriously difficult. Custom Portal maps are often buried deep in sub-menus or require specific map codes to access. There is no streamlined, curated way for the broader player base to discover and jump into the best community creations directly from the main menu.
- The XP Problem: To prevent exploitation, XP gains in Portal modes are significantly reduced compared to official playlists. While understandable, this makes progression feel painfully slow for many, acting as a major deterrent to spending time in the mode.
Clear Solutions, But Will Developers Listen?
As noted by outlets like German gaming magazine GameStar, the community's proposed fixes have been clear and consistent for months. The most frequent requests include:
- Adding featured, developer-curated playlists of the best community maps directly to the main menu.
- Easing XP restrictions in Portal to make progression feel rewarding.
- Integrating selected, polished Portal maps into the official seasonal map rotation for core modes.
The reaction to EndersFPS's post underscores a growing sentiment: player frustration is turning into resignation. Many comments expressed a belief that their feedback on Portal is being ignored by developers EA and DICE.
The potential for Portal to revitalize Battlefield 6's map pool and player engagement is undeniable. The "goldmine," as EndersFPS called it, is already excavated and ready for use. The question now is whether EA and DICE will finally tap into it, or let one of the game's most promising features remain buried. With player patience wearing thin, the community is watching closely for any sign of change.