Battlefield 6 beta Rush tweaks

An editorial look at Battlefield 6 beta changes and other weekly gaming updates across Steam NBA 2K26 and more

Battlefield 6 beta Rush tweaks aim for fairer play

Battlefield 6 returns to the open beta for a final weekend with a new Rush mode. Players report cramped maps and close quarter objectives that make it hard for attackers to blow MCOM stations. In response, EA and DICE reduced the MCOM bomb timer from 45 seconds to 30 seconds in a bid to rebalance the clash between assault and defense.

Beyond Battlefield, Steam store pages may soon widen to accommodate richer media as Valve tests wider page layouts and higher quality videos. Mafia: The Old Country is selling well, with Sensor Tower data showing about 800,000 copies sold in two weeks. Blackbird Interactive has bought back the Hardspace IP and plans new projects in the same universe. NBA 2K26 will let WNBA players compete against NBA stars in MyTeam across modes. Nintendo appears to be exploring a dual screen Switch 2 accessory after a patent discovery, though details remain uncertain.

Live updates like the Rush patch show how modern shooters rely on ongoing tuning. Small changes can shift balance and player fatigue. Studios walk a fine line between accessibility and depth, risking patch fatigue if updates come too often or too small. The decision to reduce MCOM timers signals a willingness to adjust based on player feedback, but it also shows the beta is not delivering the intended rhythm yet.

These other items reveal a broader pattern: developers reclaiming IP and expanding crossplay to broaden audiences, while storefronts experiment with layouts to improve discovery. The Nintendo patent signals ambition in hardware imagination even if it never materializes. The mixed bag underscores a game industry juggling speed, control, and community.

Highlights

The week reminds us that games live on patch timing and platform choices