Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios have released a new hotfix for Battlefield 6, addressing weapon-related bugs and balance adjustments across multiple Conquest maps. Following community reports of rare instances where bullets failed to register damage correctly, developers identified the cause as an interaction between specific weapon attachment combinations. This issue has now been resolved through a targeted hotfix, with ongoing monitoring to ensure reliable hit detection and weapon consistency across all platforms.
In addition to the weapon fix, the update rebalances Conquest mode pacing by reducing the starting ticket count across all maps. This change aims to make matches conclude more naturally, as many games previously ended due to time limits rather than depletion of tickets. Furthermore, the Out of Bounds timer for vehicles on Manhattan Bridge has been extended, giving players extra leeway to maneuver before being penalized. Battlefield Studios confirmed they will continue monitoring player data and feedback to fine-tune gameplay flow.
Full Patch Notes
Weapon and Combat Fixes
- Fixed a rare issue where bullets would not register damage when hitting enemies.
- The issue was traced to specific weapon attachment combinations.
- Deployed a hotfix addressing all known instances.
- Developers will continue monitoring performance and player reports.
Conquest Mode Adjustments
- Reduced starting ticket counts to ensure matches end at a natural pace instead of reaching time limits:
- Siege of Cairo: 1000 → 900
- Empire State: 1000 → 900
- Iberian Offensive: 1000 → 900
- Liberation Peak: 1000 → 800
- Manhattan Bridge: 1000 → 800
- Operation Firestorm: 1000 → 700
- New Sobek City: 1000 → 900
- Mirak Valley: 1000 → 700
- Developers will monitor match flow and balance data for future adjustments.
Vehicle and Map Changes
- Manhattan Bridge (Conquest and Escalation):
- Increased Out of Bounds timer for vehicles from 5 seconds to 10 seconds, allowing more time for players to re-enter the battlefield.
- Further adjustments may be implemented based on continued player feedback.
Battlefield 6 is a modern-era first-person shooter set during a global conflict between a fractured NATO alliance and the powerful private military organization Pax Armata. Taking place between the years 2027 and 2028, the game blends large-scale warfare, advanced military technology, and destructible environments to deliver the most immersive Battlefield experience to date.
Developed collaboratively by DICE, Criterion Games, Motive Studios, and Ripple Effect Studios, and published by Electronic Arts (EA), Battlefield 6 launched on October 10, 2025, for PC (Windows), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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