Battlefield 6 Servers Implode Thanks to Massive AWS Outage
After a somewhat rocky start following its October 10th launch, Battlefield 6 seemed to be finding its footing, with many players diving in and enjoying the chaos. Unfortunately, just as things were looking up, a massive Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage slammed the brakes on the fun, crippling the game's online infrastructure.
Since this morning, widespread AWS failures have been hitting countless online services. Because EA heavily relies on Amazon's cloud for Battlefield 6's servers, the game is now suffering from severe instability, reminding players uncomfortably of the initial launch day hiccups, but this time largely due to external factors.
AWS Goes Down, Takes BF6 With It
Right now, playing Battlefield 6 online is a gamble. Players across the globe are reporting:
Extreme latency (lag) making firefights impossible.
Sudden disconnections mid-match.
Matchmaking sending players to servers in the wrong regions.
General connection errors preventing logins.
These issues seem worst during peak evening hours (around 6 PM to 11 PM CEST), sometimes resulting in total server unavailability. This isn't just affecting BF6; major services like Fortnite, Roblox, Steam, PSN, and others reliant on AWS are also struggling. Despite Amazon claiming the outage is resolved, the reality for BF6 players suggests otherwise – problems persist.
EA & DICE Acknowledge the External Problem
EA and DICE confirmed the connection between the current server woes and the AWS outage. Their statement reads:
“We are investigating reports of disconnects, latency issues and connecting to wrong regions currently. This might be connected to a general outage that is affecting services outside our direct control. We are investigating what our teams can do to help bring back a smooth server experience. Thank you for your patience.”
They're essentially saying it's largely out of their hands until AWS fully stabilizes, though they are looking for ways to mitigate the impact.
Player Frustration Mounts
The community is understandably frustrated. Having weathered the initial launch instability, players now face issues like:
Constant disconnects.
EA App authentication failures.
Lost XP and progression after matches.
Poor hit registration and "slideshow" lag due to server overload.
Battlefield Portal servers are also experiencing significant instability, often appearing offline. While tweaking settings via guides like the BF6 PC Crash Fix and Best Settings Guide or applying the high CPU usage fix might help general performance, they can't solve these fundamental network infrastructure problems.
What Now? Patience is Required.
DICE is actively monitoring the situation and attempting to manage server resources, but a full recovery depends on AWS. Amazon reports partial stabilization, but full functionality isn't restored yet.
For now, Battlefield 6 players should expect ongoing multiplayer instability. It might be a good time to work on campaign progress or tackle some BF6 achievements offline if possible, or maybe experiment with map ideas in the Portal editor while waiting for the servers to return to normal.