- EA has threatened to ban a Battlefield 6 user for recreating a Call of Duty map
- The user was sent a warning via email and has been warned of a potential ban if attempted again
- EA has yet to make an official statement, but its stance on cortimits is now clearer
It’s now over a week since EA’s Battlefield 6 launched and the new multiplayer FPS title is still in the spotlight thanks to its great critical acclaim, but there is one aspect that players using the game’s creative tools should be very wary of.
As reported by Insider Gaming, EA is apparently shutting down Portal Call of Duty maps created by players in Battlefield 6and has threatened to temporarily or permanently ban one user if attempted again in an email. EA seems to consider this a breach of its code of conduct and classifies map creation as an ‘inappropriate reference’.
The card in question is an imitation of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)’s map ‘Shipment’, which is built for intense close combat, highlighting what the Activision franchise is known for. The user’s creation is labeled ‘Shipment first test’ with the description listed as ‘Shipment 2019 edition’, likely prompting EA’s swift warning and removal.
While EA has yet to make an official statement after Insider Gaming reached out, it’s safe to say that EA’s actions speak volumes for where it stands on counterfeit cards. The publisher is likely trying to curb potential copyright infringement lawsuits by Microsoft’s Activision, and (perhaps secretly behind the scenes) doesn’t want any of its in-game content to copy its rival Call of Duty.
Legal issues aside, it wouldn’t be a far-fetched proposition, as EA and Dice Studios have already poked fun at the long-running Activision franchise, with its live-action trailer referencing the oft-criticized heroes and celebrity-style operators; Battlefield 6 is also dominant Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and War zone on Steam, which further puts EA’s franchise in a great position against its rival, and it doesn’t want to jeopardize that via legal concerns or in-game similarities among fans.
Analysis: Battlefield 6 already has close combat maps, so creating Call of Duty imitations is not worth the risk
After seeing this warning from EA, it’s not a very smart idea to try to create another fake map – at least if you want to create a new map on Battlefield 6’s Portal mode that has similar elements to a Call of Duty map, do not name it after the official map.
I’d hate to be locked out of playing one of EA’s best titles in years, especially knowing that there are plenty of maps that introduce a similarly intense and fast-paced battle in the ‘CQB: Lockdown’ mode, so it’s best to steer clear of any creations that might resemble those in Call of Duty.
With Battlefield 6‘s season one on the horizon and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launch on November 14th, it will be interesting to see how the momentum changes for EA and Dice Studios, whether it’s in their favor or positive for Activision.
Just remember that there are more maps and content coming, so don’t spoil it for yourself when Battlefield 6’s lifecycle is still so early.
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