Season 2 pushed to February — "is this a joke?" asks community
EA announced in a January 2026 update post that Season 2 would be delayed from its expected January 20 date to February 17, 2026 , citing the need for additional polish time. The announcement drew an immediate backlash, with the top community response being "is this a joke?" — a reflection of how far player sentiment had fallen since the record-breaking launch.
EA offered additional Season 1 content to bridge the gap:
New Frostfire bonus path added to the existing battle pass
New weekly challenges and double XP events during the extension
No content preview for Season 2 included in the delay announcement
The delay followed a steady player-count decline through November and December 2025, making it land in an already-frustrated community.