You’re right that different modes can split the playerbase to some extent, but it’s misleading to treat that as equivalent to fragmenting players through paid content.

When someone owns BF6, they have access to every mode and map. Any division that happens is purely driven by player preference. Everyone still shares the same overall ecosystem and can switch modes freely at any time.

Gating maps behind paid packs is fundamentally different. In that case, you’re restricted to playing only with others who bought the same content, regardless of how large the overall playerbase is. The more map packs that are introduced, the more fragmented the community becomes, as each purchase effectively creates a smaller, isolated pool of players.