The Battlefield 6 Open Beta is here, and it’s attracting a tidal wave of eager players. But for some, that excitement hits a brutal roadblock: a frustrating infinite loading screen bug that locks players in limbo just before entering a match. If you’ve found yourself stuck at around 75% on the match loading screen, you’re certainly not alone.
The good news? While the devs are already onto the issue, there are a few quick fixes you can try to get back into the action without smashing your keyboard in frustration.
So, what’s actually causing the Battlefield 6 loading loop?
Let me explain: this isn’t your rig’s fault. The bug seems to be a server-side problem, tied to specific game modes and maps in the Open Beta. More specifically, this nasty little glitch shows its face in Conquest mode when loading into the Siege of Cairo map. According to official communication from Battlefield’s X account, that combination appears to be the main culprit triggering the loading freeze.
Basically, if you’re playing Conquest and land in a Siege of Cairo match, the game might get stuck during matchmaking. That 75% progress on your loading bar? It isn’t lying to you: it’s just not going past. It’s not random, either. There’s a pattern, and now we know what to look out for.
The devs are on it … but no fix date yet
Yes, the developers are aware of the issue and are actively working on a solution. A server-side patch will likely be rolled out soon to squash this bug, but there’s no confirmed ETA at the moment. So while we wait, let’s work around it with some clutch solutions from the community and a few handy tricks.
How to fix the Battlefield 6 Match Loading Bug
Alright, let’s dive into what you can do to actually fix — or at least avoid — this annoying bug for now:
- Turn on Secure Boot (PC Only): Not everyone has this enabled, especially if you built your own rig. Turning this on in BIOS has reportedly helped end the infinite loop for PC players.
- Restart Your Game: The simple stuff often works best. If you end up stuck, just close and restart the game before jumping back into matchmaking.
- Avoid Conquest On Siege of Cairo: Honestly, the easiest fix is just skipping this combo. Stay away from playing Conquest mode on Siege of Cairo until the patch drops.
- Don’t Join Battlefield Labs While Testing Conquest: Some weird behavior has been reported when these settings overlap. Avoid it for now.
- Verify Game Files: Corrupted files could sometimes cause weird issues. Doing a file integrity check in your game launcher might iron out potential problems.
Pro Tip: Filter your own Playlist to play bug-free
You don’t need to swear off Conquest forever. The glitch seems tied only to Conquest games on Siege of Cairo. So, you know what? Just steer clear of that specific combo when you queue. Use server filters to exclude that map or mode: it’s that simple. You’ll save yourself the headache and can jump into other maps and modes without dragging through a broken loading process.
Play Smart, Play Safe
While bugs like these are frustrating, they aren’t uncommon during beta tests, especially when massive waves of players pile in. It’s a good sign that the community narrowed down what’s causing the problem, making it easier for both players and developers to troubleshoot.
If you’re trying to grind through the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, just avoid the trigger conditions we covered, restart your game when needed, and stay tuned for that server patch. You’ll be wrecking tanks in no time.