Players in Battlefield 6’s open beta are frustrated with the grenade and rocket launchers, calling them “useless” due to weak damage. Will DICE listen before launch?
Players Speak Out: Explosive Weapons Aren’t Explosive Enough
Battlefield 6’s open beta is in full swing, but not everyone is having a blast—especially when it comes to grenade and rocket launchers.
Many fans feel these classic weapons are sorely lacking in power, and they’re making their voices heard across forums, Reddit, and YouTube.
One recurring complaint: grenade launchers just don’t pack enough punch. Their blast radius is so small, you basically have to land a direct hit to get a kill.
That’s making some players wonder if the weapon’s even worth using, with one Redditor joking it feels “about as useful as a spitball pen.”
Rocket launchers haven’t escaped criticism either. Players say the rockets barely do any splash damage, and—maybe most surprising—they can’t destroy walls or other structures. For longtime Battlefield fans, that’s a real letdown.
What’s Behind the Weak Explosives?
Some gamers think these changes are intentional. By reducing the area damage, the developers, DICE, are trying to stop people from abusing launchers against infantry.
Instead, they’re probably meant to target vehicles. But since players can equip two launchers, vehicles already feel hard to use—raising questions about overall balance.
It’s not all doom and gloom, though. Certain types of ammo, like thermobaric grenades, still perform well by stunning and burning enemies, even if your aim isn’t perfect.
So far, DICE hasn’t said they’ll fix or rebalance the launchers. But with Battlefield 6 set for release on October 10, there’s still some time for changes if they’re listening to feedback.
Quick Takeaways
- Grenade and rocket launchers hit weak—only direct hits matter
- No splash damage, can’t destroy structures
- DICE likely nerfed launchers to avoid spamming infantry and wrecking vehicles
- Some specialist grenades (thermobarics) are still strong
- No official word on changes yet
Frequently Asked (Relatable!) Questions
Players say you have to land a perfect hit, and there’s little splash damage—making the launchers feel unrewarding.
No. Right now, neither grenades nor rockets can take out walls, which is a big change for fans of earlier titles.
They haven’t said anything yet, but there’s still time before October 10.
In short, the Battlefield 6 community really wants its explosive weapons to live up to their name. Whether those changes happen before launch is still up in the air.
