Battlefield 6 has officially shared the upcoming gameplay changes based on community feedback. At the same time, the developers revealed a launch day patch for all players. The key details arrive a few days before the launch on October 10.
Turning Feedback Into Changes and Improvements
According to Electronic Arts (EA), Battlefield 6 is the most tested entry in the series. In particular, it logged more than 92 million hours of gameplay during the Open Beta. At the same time, there have been over 30 Battlefield Labs sessions.
With these, the developers were able to get vital learnings. Particularly, class pick rates mainly depended on map layouts. In detail, most players chose Support for close-quarters maps, such as Siege of Cairo. Similarly, Recon was more popular among players on longer-range maps, including the Iberian Offensive.
The feedback showed that kill rates were steady across playlists. Match length also changed within Closed Weapons playlists by up to 45 seconds. In the same way, players revived teammates more in these playlists. It came with longer matches.
Overall, a larger number of players prefer Open Weapons. Still, some specific players choose Closed Weapons. So, the developers are including both at launch to meet both player picks. On top of that, Closed Weapons mutators will stay in the Portal toolset. This move lets players have custom experiences.
Launch Playlists and Menu Improvements
Based on the Battlefield Team announcement, all maps will be available to players across platforms at launch. Also, game modes will have separate playlists. These popular modes include Breakthrough, Conquest, and Escalation. Plus, there will be mixed playlists. It makes sure that matchmaking stays smooth when changing modes.
There has also been a change in the menu. Before, the menu was called Portal. Now, it is named Community. This section features an improved Server Browser. Likewise, players can find verified modes in it.
Battlefield 6 Day-One Patch Notes
Aside from the gameplay changes, the developers are dropping a big update at launch, said EA. To specify, there will be more than 200 fixes and improvements. The patch details are as follows:
- More responsive player movements, with pacing fixes
- Rebalanced weapon recoil for better long-range fights
- Improved gadgets with smoother animations
- Adjusted maps to balance offensive and defensive roles
- Clearer UI and HUD elements
- Cleaner and Sharper audio
- Fixed network for less lag
All in all, these updates enable Battlefield 6 to deliver the best gaming experience. In a way, it also helps in getting more players than its competitors.
