Battlefield 6 Next Update Is Due November 18; Changes Outlined and It Includes More Bloom Fixes
While DICE just released a new Battlefield 6 update yesterday, which fixed a significant number of issues, the studio is already looking ahead to next week’s update, which brings the mid-season patch that includes another new map, weapons and more.
Aside from the new content, the studio confirmed some of the key changes incoming as part of the California Resistance update due on November 18.
Battlefield 6 Next Update on November 18 Preview of Fixes and Improvements
Coming with California Resistance (November 18)
- Weapon Dispersion (Bloom) Fixes: We’ve made a small tuning pass that reduces how quickly dispersion and recoil build up during sustained fire. Dispersion adjustments apply to all weapons, while most also receive recoil tuning. These changes make weapons feel smoother and more consistent, especially at longer ranges where we’ve seen players engage more often. We’ll continue to monitor these updates and refine them based on gameplay data and community feedback.
- Lighting Adjustments Visibility Upgrades: We’ve made further improvements to soldier visibility, particularly when transitioning between interiors and exteriors. These updates enhance exposure balance to make enemies easier to see in varying lighting conditions. We’ll continue refining visibility and related visual effects based on player feedback.
- Challenge Clarity Updates: We’ve refined challenge descriptions and tracking to make your progress easier to understand and follow.
- Fort Lyndon in Portal: More segments of Fort Lyndon will be available in Portal for creating community experiences.
- Aim Assist Adjustments: We’ve adjusted Aim Assist to make aiming feel smoother and more predictable, helping players build stronger muscle memory. Tuning is now similar to the Open Beta experience. As a result, Infantry Aim Assist and Infantry Aim Assist Slowdown have been reset to match the new values, so try the update before making changes. Note: Infantry Aim Assist Zoom Snap settings are only active in Single Player and Portal experiences, and not in Multiplayer.
Aside from that list, DICE also outlined some of the key changes planned for December 9, which is when the Winter Offensive update is set to be released.
Targeting the Winter Offensive Update (December 9)
In addition to the new limited-time event and new melee weapon, here’s a quick peak at a few of the other updates that are in progress for Winter Offensive:
- Vehicle Balance Pass: We’ve made an initial tuning pass to smooth out some of the biggest balance outliers between vehicles. Expect more consistent vehicle combat across the board.
- Breakthrough Mode Adjustments: Several maps in Breakthrough have been updated to improve balance and flow. For example, Sector 1 in Mirak Valley now has fewer available vehicles and adjusted capture zones to help attackers make better progress.
- Rush Mode Improvements: We’ve updated MCOM placements on Manhattan Bridge and Liberation Peak to create smoother attack routes and more engaging objectives.
Under Review
DICE also listed some of the items the dev team is looking into. These are topics the developers are talking about, but there is no timetable on when these will be pushed out.
- Map Design and Size: We have seen your comments about map size and pacing. Battlefield is at its best when maps offer different ways to play and constant action around every corner. Striking that balance is always a priority, and we are committed to a variety of map types across future Seasons. With Eastwood arriving in the California Resistance Update, we will continue monitoring existing maps and modes for targeted adjustments (like what’s planned in Winter Offensive) while also learning from community creations in Portal.
- Review of Challenges: We are reviewing challenges to better support the sandbox gameplay that sits at the core of the Battlefield experience.
- UI and Menu Improvements: We are looking into adjustments that will roll out over time, with the goal of making navigation more intuitive, from settings menus to equipping earned skins to discovering Community Experiences more easily.
- Player Stats: We are exploring expanded player stat tracking, including per-season details and other improvements.
- Social Play Improvements: We are evaluating ways to make it easier to group up with friends and resolve issues that may prevent smooth session joining.
- Hit Registration (Netcode): We are investigating improvements to hit registration. This work is closely tied to potential updates around time-to-death (TTD) and time-to-kill (TTK) consistency, as well as bugs such as sometimes dying when behind cover.
- Vehicle Ecosystem: We are reviewing the overall vehicle experience to ensure balanced combat across all-out warfare modes and map types.
REDSEC
- Audio Performance: We have identified performance and memory issues that can occasionally cause sounds, such as footsteps or vehicles, to not play consistently on larger Battle Royale maps. Optimization work is underway.
- Battle Royale Solo Mode: We are reviewing Solo mode pacing and difficulty. Playing without a squad can feel punishing, and we want Solo to remain a rewarding Battlefield experience.
- Casual Battle Royale Mode: We are investigating the potential for a more accessible Battle Royale mode that keeps the core intensity but allows for a relaxed playstyle.
- Armor Plating: We are reviewing the current action time and availability for armor plating. It provides meaningful tactical choices, and we want to approach any changes carefully to maintain that balance.
- Tank Availability: We are exploring possible adjustments to tank frequency and placement within Battle Royale matches.
If you’re playing on PS5 and noticed an error in launching the game after yesterday’s update, read on here for a fix. Note that the items above aren’t the complete patch notes, but the major strokes that are on the way. Once DICE releases the complete changelog, expect it here on MP1st.
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