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IxMuGyXl
Seasoned Newcomer
25 days ago

BF 6 Spotting with RB

Feedback on Controller Layout in the Battlefield 6 Closed Beta

As a long-time player of Battlefield 4 and 2042, I immediately noticed that the default controller layout in the BF6 Closed Beta has changed:
Instead of spotting with RB (Right Bumper) as in previous titles, spotting is now set to LB (Left Bumper) by default – while RB is used to throw grenades.

Although I was able to manually rebind the controls, I find this change in the default layout very frustrating, especially for veteran players:

Many of us are used to aiming with LT and spotting with RB at the same time, without shifting hand position.

The new default breaks that muscle memory and often leads to accidental grenade throws.

It disrupts the natural spotting–aiming–shooting flow that Battlefield players have used for years.


💡 Suggestion: Please reconsider the default controller layout. Either:

Add a “Classic BF4 Layout” preset

Or return RB as the default button for spotting


Thank you for including customizable controls – but having a more veteran-friendly default would make a big difference for long-time Battlefield fans.

3 Replies

  •  Just customize the button layout and place the spot on the R1 (dualsense) or equivalent on your controller. Easy peasy. 

  • XxChaoticalxX's avatar
    XxChaoticalxX
    Seasoned Newcomer
    18 days ago

    Oh yes there is.

    Q on keyboard for PC.

    L1 / LB default for console.  

    Do your research or zip it next time, **bleep** like that is how misinformation spreads.

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