Battlefield 6 has received a new update called Winter Offensive. Since the first big patch for Season 1 back on October 28, developer DICE has released regular content updates. Now, version 1.1.3.0 is the third and last of the first season.
The latest patch adds a host of improvements, fixes, and seasonal content for players. At the same time, it focuses on gameplay stability, better visuals, and a winter-themed experience.
New Content in Winter Offensive
As per Electronic Arts, the highlight of this update is the Winter Offensive event. It allows players to access the Ice Lock Empire State map. This is a snowy version of New York. In detail, it has frozen streets and winter effects. The event also include a Freeze mechanic. Players can experience this in modes such as Conquest, Domination, and Gauntlet.
The Winter Offensive Bonus Path even adds a new melee weapon. Particularly, players can earn the Ice Climbing Axe. In the same way, this Battle Pass has special cosmetics and XP boosters.
During the event, the supported Portal experiences also let players use the Ice Lock Empire State.
Fixes and Improvements in Winter Offensive
According to the announcement, this patch enhances hit registration and close-range visibility. Likewise, players can now experience more consistent weapon handling and gadget reliability. There are also tweaks on vehicle interactions. In the same way, Breakthrough and Rush has better sector flow and attacker-defender balance. The update even includes improvements in combat readability thanks to an adjusted audio pass.
Aside from these, version 1.1.3.0 adds significant gameplay improvements and bug fixes. The involved areas are players, vehicles, weapons, gadgets, maps, modes, UI, HUD, settings, and audio.
Overall, the latest update aims to give a more stable and immersive gaming experience.
For the full patch notes, visit the official Battlefield page.
Availability
Patch 1.1.3.0 for Battlefield 6 is now live for all players. It will be available on all supported platforms, including PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Looking Ahead
With the last update for Season 1 already out, fans of the first-person shooter title will have new reasons to check back in. There is also no doubt that they await Season 2. However, DICE did not yet say when the next one will come. For now, the developers are looking to fix the issue causing player settings to reset. This can be expected in the next patch.
With a notable finish to this season, Battlefield 6 solidifies its strong performance since its October launch.
