Battlefield 6’s release on October 10 is coming up soon, and ahead of that, developer Battlefield Studios has announced the game’s beefy day-one patch and teased naval warfare may be coming.
The game’s day-one patch will have more than 200 changes, including bug fixes, balance improvements, and polish. The developer will publish the full patch notes later, but for now, the company released highlights, including that player movement will feel “more responsive” and that recoil has been rebalanced. Additionally, maps have seen some tweaks for the Rush and Breakthrough modes to help them have “better balance.”
On top of all this, the Operation Firestorm map got some updates to improve performance, while Siege of Cairo’s spawn-killing and out-of-bounds exploits will be fixed with the day-one update.
Battlefield 6’s UI and HUD elements should also become “clearer” with the day-one update, while audio has been improved, too, to help sounds become “sharper.” What’s more, Battlefield Studios made improvements to Battlefield 6’s networking to reduce desync and to help make time-to-death feel more fair.
Also in the blog post, Battlefield Studios said it’s heard the calls from fans that they want naval warfare, suggesting that’s coming in a future update. Additionally, the studio said it’s aware that people want to see “a certain fan-favorite little helicopter, platoons, and more.”
“With Season 1 and our roadmap ahead, we’re excited to continue to build a Battlefield that reflects what players want. We’ll continue reading and listening to community channels, and we cannot wait to share more with you, so keep the feedback coming,” the developer said.
Battlefield 6 Season 1 begins on October 28 as part of a multi-phase rollout that continues through December 9. It is rumored that Battlefield 6’s new battle royale mode could launch on October 28 as well.
Battlefield 6 day-one update highlights
Player
- You’ll notice that movement feels more responsive, with changes made to pacing and with several movement issues addressed to keep gameplay smooth and balanced.
Weapons
- Recoil has been rebalanced on automatic weapons, making long-range gunplay more characteristic, rewarding tap firing and burst control.
- Numerous weapon attachments have been fixed so they now display correctly in menus and in-game.
Gadgets
- The LTLM II (Laser Designator) has been refined with smoother deploy animations, updated visuals, and several fixes for better feel when used.
- The MBT-LAW is now the default Engineer launcher, with a more accurate trajectory, improved guidance, and clearer sights.
- The MAS 148 Glaive is enhanced with more realistic missile path, improved zoom and lock-on, sharper scope visuals, and more reliable vehicle damage.
- Deploy Beacons are now limited to one spawn per player (four per squad total), helping maintain balance and prevent overuse.
Maps and Modes
- Rush and Breakthrough layouts have been revised for better balance between attackers and defenders.
- Operation Firestorm has been updated with improved vaulting, lightning, and performance, while Siege of Cairo spawn killing and Out of Bounds issues have been addressed.
UI & HUD
- UI and HUD elements are clearer, with updated overlays, animated pings, new minimap options, and smoother loadout and deploy navigation.
Settings
- Settings and controls have expanded with new options like VO volume sliders, sprint bob reduction, and a camera roll toggle for accessibility, plus refinements across platforms.
Audio
- Audio has been cleaned up so pings are easier to hear, weapons and vehicles sound sharper, and missing delayed effects won’t get in the way of your awareness.
Network
- Netcode improvements reduce desync, make time-to-death feel fairer, and address cases of invisible damage.
Battlefield 6 launches on October 10 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. In other news, EA just recently put out a new live-action trailer for the game that pokes fun at the franchise’s main rival, Call of Duty. Battlefield 6 has considerable pre-release hype and momentum, but experts do not believe it will beat Call of Duty this year, at least not in terms of sales.
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