Battlefield 6 gets a big Day One patch with stronger helicopters, weaker shotguns, and hundreds of fixes

Even before its release on the same day, Battlefield 6 is getting its first update with several bug fixes and improvements. We’ll tell you what’s most important and have the complete patch notes.

• Battlefield 6 will listen to the concerns and wishes of the community, as the developers repeatedly emphasize. Shortly before release, there is now another update for the shooter, which is intended to reflect feedback from the beta and Battlefield Labs tests. We summarize the most important points for you and, of course, provide the complete patch notes on page 2 of the article.
  

  What’s new in Patch 1.0.1.0?

  The update makes some major gameplay adjustments, some of which were already communicated after the end of the beta:

  • Movement has been reworked: Sliding slows down your jumps less, you jump less high, and you shoot less accurately while jumping and sliding.
  • Weapon handling has been adjusted: Among other things, recoil has been changed and other adjustments have been made.
  • Rush and Breakthrough have been improved: The modes should now offer a better balance between attackers and defenders.
  • Netcode updates have been made: You should now die less often extremely quickly, be shot while seemingly in cover, and take damage from invisible sources.
  • Helicopters have been strengthened: They are now more maneuverable and respond faster to your inputs, making flying and evading easier.
  • Tanks with more mobility: They now turn their turrets faster. Smoke countermeasures are also more effective.
  • The M87A1 shotgun has been weakened: It now requires more precise hits to kill with a single shot.

These are the most important improvements from the Day One patch. In addition, several changes have been made to the maps and the user interface has also been improved. The update also includes a lot of bug fixes. You can find the complete list of patch notes on page 2. If you’re still not sure whether you want to play Battlefield 6 right after its release, take a look at our test impressions. In the box above, you’ll find our campaign review and Phil’s initial multiplayer impressions after 20 hours of play. Our final review with a rating will be available in the coming days. For today’s release, our ticker will keep you informed about the latest developments and any server issues.

Patch notes

Important updates for 1.0.1.0:

• Movement has been refined by reducing the momentum when gliding to jump, decreasing the jump height, and increasing the inaccuracy when shooting in the air or while gliding.
• Weapon handling has been rebalanced with general recoil adjustments and optimizations to ensure more consistent shooting behavior.
• The layouts of “Rush” and “Breakthrough” have been revised to create a better balance between attackers and defenders.
• Maps have been optimized with improved traversability, lighting adjustments, and general performance improvements.
• The user interface and HUD have been improved in many ways to provide clearer instructions, smoother navigation, and more accurate displays.
• Settings and controls have been expanded with improvements in several areas.
• Sound has been reworked throughout the game, with clearer pings, refined weapon and vehicle sounds, and fixes for missing or delayed effects.
• The netcode has been optimized to reduce desynchronization, quick death times, and instances of invisible damage.

Change Log

PLAYERS:

• The speed at which you can transition from sliding to jumping has been reduced, decreasing momentum (especially in the horizontal direction).
• The penalty for repeated jumps has been increased and the jump height has been slightly reduced.
• The inaccuracy of weapons when shooting while jumping or sliding has been increased.
• The physics of the parachute have been adjusted; the initial acceleration when deployed has been reduced.
• Fixed an issue where weapon spread could exceed the intended amount.
• Fixed an issue where a takedown could cause the victim to fly into the air.
• Fixed an issue that allowed players to call up the third-person camera while still alive.
• Fixed an issue that could cause players to remain in a downed state after receiving a headshot and being revived with a defibrillator.
• Smoother transition when aiming from the hip for better targeting.
• Fixed an issue where landing animations would play after very short jumps or when climbing onto objects.
• Updated jump landing animations to make them smoother and complete faster.
• The animations for transitioning between crouching and standing now complete more quickly.
• Fixed an issue where cutting a parachute caused too much momentum loss.
• “Drag & Revive” can now be canceled more quickly for better responsiveness.
• Parachute, skydiving animations, and physics have been updated to allow for smoother movement.
• Fixed an issue where fall/landing speed penalties were triggered after very short jumps or jumps.
• Fixed an issue where shooting was blocked for too long after sprinting or combat diving.
• Fixed an issue where weapon sights were misaligned after sprinting.
• Animations for jumping over medium and high obstacles have been updated.
• Improved the animations for swimming from a first-person perspective.
• Reduced the camera movement when ending a slide.
• Reduced the camera shake when quickly starting and ending sprints.
• Various improvements and bug fixes for melee attacks and takedown animations.
• Various improvements and bug fixes for drag & revive animations.
• Jump detection has been improved to allow for more reliable movement over obstacles.

VEHICLES:

• Helicopters have been given more power and responsiveness, making them easier to fly, more adaptable in flight, and better able to withstand attacks, including better chances of evading incoming RPGs.
• The speed of tank turrets has been increased.
• Vehicle smoke countermeasures are now more effective at interrupting spotting/targeting.
• The death cam experience for aircraft has been improved.
• The vehicle combination for hit indicators has been adjusted, and the feedback for the explosion kill indicator against infantry has been updated.
• Vehicle aiming behavior (mouse and gamepad) now better matches soldier aiming behavior.
• Vehicle sensitivity and aiming options now use the same default ranges and values as soldier controls for consistency.
  

• Terrain avoidance navigation has been enabled for surface-to-air missiles.
• Fixed an issue where a vehicle could display a target acquisition warning for several seconds after being hit by an MBT-LAW.
• Added a visible boost bar for ground vehicles that have a boost.
• Fixed an issue with the Leopard wreck collision, allowing players to climb on it from behind.
• Improved the interaction of tank tracks and vehicle wheels with destructible objects for more realistic collisions.
• Reduced the bloom effect on jet bombs (Apache) for clearer visibility.

GADGETS:

• Fixed an issue where some gadgets could be unexpectedly dropped when jumping.
• Fixed an issue where the recoil of the rocket launcher was causing too much damage to infantry.
• Reduced the explosion damage of rocket launchers against infantry to prevent ground blasting.
• Rocket launcher explosions now correctly check for walls and cover before dealing damage.
• The rocket ignition delay has been removed, allowing players to shoot at floors/ceilings indoors to cause destruction.
• The shock effect of thermobaric grenades has been reduced from 2.5 seconds to 1 second.
• Thermal sights have been improved: Soldiers now appear colder when lying down/dying and hotter when sprinting.
• Fixed an issue where colliding with a rocket launcher could cause double damage to vehicles.
• Fixed an issue where smoke grenades would not detonate in some cases.
• Fixed visual issues when firing certain rocket launchers and scopes.
• The crosshairs for Tracer Dart hip fire no longer appear when aiming down sights.
• Fixed an issue where the crosshair textures for Tracer Dart were missing.
• Fixed an issue where the crosshair textures for Drill Charge GL were missing.
• Audio dampening and patching for the CSB IV EOD bot have been improved.
• Remote access devices (XFGM-6D, CSB IV Bot, LTLM II) can no longer be equipped when you are out of ammo and no active device is in use.
• The repair tool now overheats slightly faster to prevent vehicles from becoming too resilient.
• Repair tools and defibrillators can now damage enemy devices.
• The damage of the defibrillator has been reduced for both quick and charged shocks.
• M320 grenade launchers now display the ammunition type and amount on the display.
• The damage of the M320A1 HE to vehicles has been adjusted.
• The angle of use of the assault ladder has been increased to 54° (previously 45°).
• Fixed an issue where players could unintentionally drop gadgets while jumping.
• The AT Mine’s throw arc has been improved. It now adopts the speed of the soldier throwing it and better adapts to the surface it lands on.
• Interactions between ladders and wiring materials that block spawning have been updated.
• Game volumes have been adjusted so that only the assault ladder can no longer be used; all other gadgets can still be placed.
• Fixed an exploit that allowed the deployable shield to be used to climb out of designated play areas.
• Fixed an issue with the AJ-03 COAG Med Pen where the VFX ended too early on screen.
• AT4 now uses guided missiles.

RPG-7V2

• The sight and crosshairs have been adjusted for better aiming accuracy.
• The spread when aiming has been increased to prevent quick scoping.
• Fixed an issue where projectiles would incorrectly hit nearby cover when aiming directly at it.

MBT-LAW

• MBT-LAW is now the default rocket launcher for the Engineer class.
• Rockets now follow a more accurate trajectory.
• Now uses homing rockets.
• Can no longer be fired from the hip.
• The sight and crosshairs have been updated to make aiming easier.
• Explosion damage now correctly affects vehicles.

MAS 148 Glaive

• The trajectory of the rockets has been updated to better reflect real-world behavior.
• Two zoom levels have been introduced.
• Can now target stationary weapons and vehicles (AA, TOW, heavy MG).
• Target range has been changed and can no longer target objects closer than 40 m.
• Issues with clipping and crosshairs in the scope have been fixed.
• Explosion damage now correctly affects vehicles.
• The crosshairs for hip firing no longer appear when aiming through the scope.
• LEDs now correctly indicate lock-on progress, heat setting, and zoom level.
• The field of view now changes more smoothly when zooming.

SLM-93A Spire

• The gadget can no longer detect aircraft below the radar level.
• Fixed an issue where rockets sometimes did not cause damage.

Airburst Incendiary

• The projectile now detonates on collision.
• The projectile now credits the correct damage dealer in the kill feed and on the maps.
• The projectiles cause less structural damage (more hits are required to destroy facades).
• The gadget can no longer be aimed through the scope while reloading.
• The explosion and shockwave radius now matches the destruction values.
• The smoke from the airburst bomb now blocks the detection and targeting of soldiers and vehicles.

Bravo3

• The size of the scope no longer incorrectly adjusts to the field of view.

SS26

• Fire damage is now only applied once to soldiers.
• Damage decay has been adjusted.
• The unlock requirement has been reduced from rank 1 to rank 0.

LTLM II (portable laser designator)

• The detection angle and maximum detection distance in binocular mode have been made more tolerant.
• The environment can no longer be marked with lasers.
• Laser marks are now removed when a vehicle enters thermal smoke.
• Vehicles are now detected correctly when marked with the laser.
• Switching to thermal imaging view now updates the user interface correctly.
• Zoom is now activated immediately and returns to the previous zoom level.
• Animation playback during insertion now works correctly.
• The device now rotates correctly when deployed for other players.
• The game tip has been improved and now displays RMB (zoom) instead of E/R (interact/reload).

Deploying beacons

• Only one spawn per player (4 total per squad) is now possible before self-destruction.
• Enemy deployment beacons are now displayed with an icon on the mini-map when pinged.
• Can now be deployed at a soldier’s feet if the original location is blocked.

T-UGS

• No longer destroyed when its owner dies.
• Can now be placed at a soldier’s feet if the original location is blocked.

XFGM-6D Reconnaissance Drone

• Now flies faster when carrying C4, but the battery drains faster.
• No longer receives unwanted forces when carrying C4, making flight smoother.
• Movement has been improved to feel more realistic.
• The drone now self-destructs after 3 seconds if it flies outside the boundaries.

Supply Bag

• Can no longer be picked up after being deployed.
• No longer restores vehicle health.
• No longer pushes players into the map geometry.
• Now follows the same ping rules as repair stations (VO, ping protocol, icon).
• Now provides supplies as intended and grants an additional C4 as excess inventory.

WEAPONS:

• General recoil adjustments for several weapons.
• Weapon accuracy has been adjusted so that they are more stable when aiming while moving, but less accurate when shooting while jumping.
• Numerous weapon attachments have been updated to display correctly.
• The spread of bullets when firing automatic weapons while aiming has been increased.
• The M87A1 shotgun now requires more pellets to score a hit, rewarding more precise shots.
• Fixed an issue where the crosshair appeared larger than the actual bullet spread when using shotguns with slug ammunition.
• Bolt-action rifles: The boost on the first shot now applies to every shot fired.
• A glow effect has been added to various crosshairs, and the visibility of the crosshairs has been improved.

MAPS & MODES:

• All Rush layouts have been updated based on feedback from the open beta.
• Several Breakthrough layouts have been updated based on feedback from the Open Beta.
• Issues with spawn kills in Siege of Cairo have been fixed.
• Several exploits in Siege of Cairo and Iberian Offensive have been fixed that allowed players to reach unintended areas.
• Anti-air balance in “Liberation Peak” has been improved.
• General performance improvements for Operation Firestorm.
• Improved player movement in Operation Firestorm.
• Lighting in Operation Firestorm has been adjusted to brighten interior areas and certain objects that were previously too dark.
• Spawn animations in Operation Firestorm have been improved in several game modes and areas to remove bounce effects.
• Respawning in Squad Deathmatch is now possible with a single button press, simplifying the process compared to the two-step option in the beta.

UI & HUD:

• Text and names for selected weapons and gadgets have been updated for clarity.
• Fixed an issue where the reasons for being banned were not displayed on the equipment screen.
• Fixed an issue where character skin names were not displayed correctly in the customization menu.
• Fixed an issue where locked weapon packs did not display attachments correctly.
• Fixed an issue where incorrect class names were displayed on the introduction screen after changing classes.
• Fixed an issue where the icons under player names did not match the class types in the pre-game lobby.
• Adjusted the background color for the cells in the “Takeover” column.
• Fixed an issue where the options menu buttons would focus on the wrong item after selection, making navigation smoother.
• Fixed an issue where the interaction and reload options were cut off vertically.
• Fixed an issue with automatic scrolling of the credits and adjusted the scroll speed.
• Updated credits with new text document, BF6 logo, and centered layout.
• Added a warning pop-up that indicates the loss of XP progress when leaving a match via the pause menu.
• The interaction to resupply support soldiers now only appears when health or ammunition is actually needed.
• Improved navigation controls on the deployment screen and the large map.
• Mouse navigation in Commorose has been made smoother and more responsive.
• Commorose now supports control layouts for left-handed players.
• The user interface and animations for the “Training Paths” widget have been updated.
• The overlays for soldiers and vehicles have been updated with improved graphics.
• The name tags of squads and allies now display clear graphics when they are healed, revived, or resuscitated.
• Fixed an issue where tracking would sometimes set a location ping instead of marking the enemy.
• Fixed an issue where the inventory UI remained visible outside of the game area after death.
• Updated the hit indicators for vehicles for greater clarity.
• Updated the graphics for vehicles associated with capturing objectives on the mission screen.
• Fixed a bug in the mini-map that caused geometry to display incorrectly over other geometry.
• Fixed an issue where images of the combat zone were not displaying correctly on loading screens.
• Location and hazard pings now include animations for better perception.
• Fixed an issue where equipping or picking up a gadget did not trigger the correct animation.
• Fixed an issue where enemies revealed by smoke were not correctly displayed as hazard pings.
• Updated rank graphics and icons.
• Improved the overall class identity user interface (signature gadget, weapon proficiency, traits, etc.).
• The C4 UI now shows how many explosives you have placed and how far away the three closest explosives are.
• Aircraft resupply stations now have a unique icon in the game world.
• Fixed an issue where neutral gadgets placed by enemies were visible through the geometry.
• The explosive countermeasures UI now shows which enemy explosives are being intercepted on the mini-map.
• The icons for “Sticky-to-Edge” now include an arrow indicating the direction.
• Non-lethal grenades now have a distinct sepia tone to make them easier to spot.
• Fixed an issue where weapons were not rotating correctly in the preview.
• Fixed an issue with weapon zoom levels in previews in menus.
• Players can now rotate weapons in menus.
• Players can now preview attachments even from locked attachment slots.
• Fixed an issue with the camera that caused it to flip when previewing flashlight or laser attachments.
• Improved navigation in the equipment menu with the gamepad (the default focus has been optimized for smoother operation).
• Fixed an issue where deleting and re-adding favorites allowed access to cosmetic items.
• Corrected the progress bar for class badges.
• Added categories to the equipment deep links for easier organization.
• Enabled stat delta change when selecting an empty attachment slot in weapon attributes.

SETTINGS:

• Hidden “Inspect Weapon” option on PC.
• Voice chat is now disabled by default.
• Adjusted graphics quality option: Disabling “Auto” now correctly sets the performance mode to “Custom” on PC.
• PC and console settings are now separate.
• Added missing flick look threshold for keyboard and mouse.
• V-Sync has been moved back to the display settings.
• Added “Stay on Screen” feature when equipping weapons, packs, and gadgets in customization.
• Added “Replace and Customize Interface” button on PC.
• Autohide HUD is now set as default.
• Fixed an issue on PlayStation 5 where the auto setting did not select the correct channel configuration when connected to a TV, soundbar, or controller.
• Added an option for the voiceover (VO) volume control.
• Added feedback for speaker detection during startup.
• Optimized the default settings for the master mix.
• Adjusted the reverb mix for non-HD audio settings.
• An accessibility option for a motion sickness-friendly combat roll has been added (the camera no longer rolls).
• An accessibility option to reduce camera shake when sprinting has been added.
• Added new option to adjust mini-map size (small, medium, large).

PORTAL:

• Removed crossplay option from server hosting.
• Fixed an issue where AI soldiers in Portal were not affected by weapon/equipment restriction rules.

AUDIO:

• Adjustments to audio mixes for incendiary bombs and movement.
• Direction-dependent ping sounds have been made clearer.
• The volume when opening/closing Commorose has been reduced.
• The sounds for parachute landing and low health have been optimized.
• Optimized audio mix for instant death.
• Adjusted overall audio for equipping/using gadgets.
• Made overlays from allied soldiers and vehicles less visually distracting.
• Updated indoor firing sounds for heavy machine guns, coaxial LMGs, and helicopter autocannons.
• Added audio effects for suppressing multiple weapons.
• Improved firing sound mixes for various weapons.
• Adjusted sound profiles for urban sniper rifles, urban rifles at range, and SMGs in open terrain.
• Fine-tuned reload and firing sounds for several weapons for greater fidelity.
• Optimized shotgun firing sounds (amplitude, delays, pitch).
• Updated shotgun audio effects in various environments (open terrain, canyon, urban).
• Adjusted the audibility of the sound for automatic gadget refilling when reloading a shotgun in the secondary primary slot of the Assault class.
• Fixed an issue where the audio effects for flares were not playing for the UH-79 gunner seat.
• Added unique low health fire sounds for various vehicle types.
• Fixed an issue where low health sounds for jets continued to play even after repairs.
• Fixed an issue where the MBT driver’s smoke emission was not playing.
• Fixed an issue where the audio for the MBT’s active protection system was delayed.
• Fixed an issue where medium damage sounds were played even though vehicles had only suffered minor damage.
• Fixed an issue where soldiers on unprotected vehicle seats did not display squad overlays correctly.
• Fixed an issue where the camera would shake when firing the RWS helicopter autocannon as a pilot.
• Volume has been reduced and low to mid frequencies for off-screen jets have been adjusted to improve sound clarity.
• Early reflections for helicopters have been reduced.
• The behavior of the Wartapes V.A.L. weapon mix has been adjusted.
• The amplitude of Wartapes V.A.L weapon sounds from the first-person perspective has been adjusted.
• The amplification of Wartapes V.A.L sounds from the third-person perspective has been adjusted, reducing the volume compared to the first-person perspective.
• The behavior of Wartapes V.A.L for vehicle weapons has been adjusted.
• The behavior of Wartapes V.A.L for minigun weapons has been adjusted.
• The reload sound of the M240L has been improved.

NETWORK:

• Improved netcode to reduce instances of dying too quickly.
• Fixed an issue where players could take damage without being visibly hit.
• Fixed an issue where health values were not updating correctly.
• Improved netcode to reduce instances of players dying after reaching cover.
• Fixed an issue with the netcode where damage indicators were delayed or only appeared after respawning.