Update, August 8: After apparent confirmation that Battlefield 6 would fill half-empty servers with bots, EA has offered some "clarification on AI Soldiers within Open Beta." For now, you'll only see bots in the training grounds playlist for new players.
"AI Soldiers are only present on the 'Training Grounds' playlists within the Open Beta. This week is 'Breakthrough Initiation,'" EA says in a tweet. "Breakthrough Initiation is a playlist that allows you to experience Breakthrough alongside 15 other players, with additional AI Soldiers filling up the match thereafter. Training Grounds playlists are here to introduce people to the core elements of Breakthrough, and offer a smoother experience than a full lobby."
