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.