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Battlefield 6 Season 5 Cosmetics With Five Pistols an “Intentional Creative Concept,” as Devs Clear Air on Sloppy Skins

Battlefield 6 devs address sloppy cosmetic skins with 5 pistols, call it an intentional creative concept.

By · Published October 18, 2026  10:28 UTC · Updated October 18, 2026  18:24 UTC

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This has been met with criticism. The developers have responded, stating that the inclusion of five pistols was an intentional creative concept.

IGN reports that the developers are working to fix a cosmetic typo, referring to a skin as 'Secuty' instead of 'Security'. The developers have also reversed changes to the game's XP system, which they described as 'unintended'.

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What are the cosmetic skins in question?

Four cosmetic skins in Battlefield 6 Season 5 feature five pistols each.

Why were the cosmetic skins designed this way?

The developers have stated that the inclusion of five pistols was an intentional creative concept.

Are the changes to the game's XP system permanent?

No, the developers have reversed the changes, describing them as 'unintended'.

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