https://www.pcgamer.com/battlefield-5-cosmetics-need-to-be-believable-need-to-fit-with-the-era-says-ea/

The inclusion of playable female soldiers in Battlefield 5 has courted controversy. Disgruntled players appear upset on grounds of perceived historical accuracy. "Player choice and female playable characters are here to stay," said DICE general manager Oskar Gabrielson in response to the backlash last month—a sentiment echoed by design director Alan Kertz. 

In conversation with senior producer Andreas Morrell at E3, Phil asked if the developer is worried about historical accuracy in relation to the game's planned cosmetic items.