PlayStation’s ‘Advance Party’ Skin Sparks Exclusivity Concerns Among Xbox Players

Electronic Arts has released the initial downloadable content for Battlefield 6, featuring a ‘Advance Party’ soldier skin exclusively available to PlayStation 5 players who participated in the game’s open beta. The move has prompted frustration and anxieties among members of the Xbox community, with many speculating about potential future exclusivity arrangements between Sony and Electronic Arts.

The release arrives amid lingering concerns stemming from Sony’s previous agreement for exclusive rights to certain content within the Call of Duty franchise, a deal concluded following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Some observers anticipated that Sony would pursue similar partnerships with other major game franchises, including Battlefield, and view this unexpected DLC distribution as evidence of those predictions materializing.

Discussions surrounding the exclusivity are widespread across social media platforms, extending beyond X (formerly Twitter) to numerous Reddit forums. Players have expressed worry about a potentially repeated pattern throughout Battlefield 6‘s lifecycle, questioning whether Xbox users will experience diminished access or value. One user articulated concerns regarding pre-ordering the game due to fears of being treated as a “second class customer.”

While Electronic Arts has not publicly confirmed any long-term exclusivity agreements with Sony pertaining to Battlefield 6, industry analysts suggest that further exclusive content releases remain possible.