Battlefield 6 - Anticheat Metrics - January
Hey Soldier, We saw ongoing discussion on how match infection rate (MIR) could be effectively calculated when cheaters and cheat developers aim to avoid detection. While we can’t share every detail, we can explain the fundamentals of its design. MIR includes both confirmed cheaters – all of which are banned – and those we suspect based on the full set of detections and signals that are constantly growing and updating. These signals include ones we can’t use as conclusive evidence by themselves such as player reports, gameplay footage from social media, etc. Every match that includes either a confirmed cheater or suspected cheater is marked as infected. We then calculate all the confirmed and suspected infections versus the total number of matches to determine the MIR. As Javelin and Battlefield engineers introduce new detection signals, and our game integrity analysts refine, add, update, or retire existing ones, MIR updates automatically to reflect those developments. This allows it to effectively shift alongside the evolving threat landscape and maintain an accurate view of the overall match health. Because MIR was designed as a look-back metric to reflect these shifts and minimize rework, it needs time to mature and stabilize. This is why we are looking at the previous month in these updates. For example, after this additional month the overall MIR calculated for December 31st matured to 2.28% from its previous value of 3.09% as reported in our earlier December post. Match Infection Rate: The percentage of matches across the title that were negatively impacted by at least one cheater. This includes all suspected cheaters, even those we might not have enough evidence to enforce against. In January, MIR started at 2.38%. Over the course of the month, gradually increasing with only a few periods of decline. There were two significant reasons for this: one was a significant increase in our ability to detect and ban 6 additional “Stealth” cheats that purposefully avoid being high impact and therefore avoid player reports and obvious detection signals. The other was a new ban acceleration method tested on the 18th, and then initially deployed on 26th. January still saw that gradual increase end at 3.60% on the 31st as of this update. Through January, EA Javelin Anti-Cheat prevented 384,918 attempts to cheat or tamper with the game before they could impact matches. We are still tracking 224 cheat-related programs, hardware solutions, vendors, resellers, and their associated communities. Of those, now 212 of them (94.64%) are reporting related feature failures, detection notices, downtime, or fully taking their cheats offline. We’ll continue reviewing your questions and feedback and will be sharing February’s metrics in roughly another month’s time. Keep it fair out there - see you on the Battlefield.
Battlefield 6 Season 2 Is Live!
Season 2 is now available, introducing the Contaminated map, new limited-time modes built around VL-7 psychoactive smoke, new vehicle, weapons, gadgets, and over 240 gameplay improvements and quality-of-life fixes focused on weapon handling, movement, vehicles, UI, audio, and overall stability. Read the full Update Notes here: BATTLEFIELD 6 GAME UPDATE 1.2.1.0 | EA Forums - 13183297Battlefield 6 - Community Update - Ongoing Quality of Life Improvements
Hey everyone, I’m Florian Le Bihan, Principal Game Designer on Battlefield 6. I’ve been working closely with our gameplay, networking, animation, and audio teams to improve the core combat experience. My focus has been on connecting these systems to deliver encounters that feel consistent, responsive, and exciting every time you step onto the battlefield. With Season 2 underway, I want to take a deeper look at several foundational systems that directly impact the feel of the game. Hit registration, Netcode, Time to Kill, soldier visibility, and audio clarity are tightly connected systems. While we’ve delivered numerous improvements since launch, our work is ongoing. We will continue to analyze, evolve, and enhance the experience based on feedback because the connection between the game and the player sits at the heart of Battlefield. Combat reliability is not driven by a single system, but by how these layers interact with one another. Improving this experience requires careful sequencing. In many cases, stabilizing one system is necessary before adjusting another. Networking behavior affects how Time to Death is perceived. Visibility influences pacing and damage clarity. Animation alignment impacts “shot behind cover” scenarios. Because these systems overlap, changes must be validated carefully to ensure they improve consistency without introducing new issues. This process takes iteration and large-scale testing, which is why Battlefield Labs plays such an important role in our approach. Today, I want to walk you through where we are, what we’ve already improved, and what we’re continuing to refine based on your feedback. In parallel, our broader efforts continue across performance, stability, UI clarity, progression, and other player experience improvements. Hit Registration / Netcode Extreme Measures (Season 2 Phase 1) introduced the first round of networking changes aimed at improving combat reliability. Bullet data is now handled more efficiently, and additional stability updates are planned for our next major update. These refinements continue to be validated through Battlefield Labs to ensure improvements hold up under full live service conditions. Since launch, this topic has been one of the most discussed aspects of Battlefield 6. We’ve seen examples of shots appearing to land but not registering, and situations where players felt they were eliminated after reaching cover. Some of these experiences are influenced by perception - especially when some of our weapons have a particularly fast Time to Kill combined with limited visibility - but technical issues have also contributed. We’ve addressed several of these issues already, and we are continuing to work to stabilize and refine others. With our recent update, we optimized how bullet-related data is being transmitted between client and server. In rare cases, too much information exchanged within a single update could delay damage feedback for either the shooter or the player taking damage. These changes prioritize critical interactions, such as shots landing or damage being applied, so they are processed more reliably and in a more timely manner. Another key area involves how clients remain synchronized with the server, often referred to as Time Nudge. In online shooters, the game client cannot display events at the exact same moment the server processes them due to network latency - information is never transmitted instantaneously between client and server. Instead, it buffers a small amount of incoming data to smooth out network or performance fluctuations. When functioning correctly, this results in fluid movement and stable hit registration. At launch, this system could drift outside safe bounds under unstable network conditions or heavy system load, contributing to desynchronization. We are targeting configuration adjustments to better constrain and stabilize this behavior in the next major update. The goal is to ensure that what you see on screen more closely matches what the server sees, even when performance fluctuates. Internal and Labs testing shows improved alignment, but more player impressions are needed before we consider this resolved. In addition to this, we will look into refining the responsiveness and clarity of both incoming and outgoing damage indicators. When you take damage or land shots, feedback should be immediate and readable across UI, audio, and visual effects. Improvements in this area will continue alongside our networking efforts. We’ve also corrected cases where the soldier health bar updated a few frames after the actual damage occurred and where incoming damage animations lacked clarity, which could have compressed multiple hits into what looked like a single hit. We are also examining how the server validates damage during close encounters. In multiplayer shooters, the server decides whether damage should count, since players are never experiencing the exact same timeline due to latency. In some cases, if the server determines that a player was already eliminated, it may invalidate incoming damage to prevent unintended trade eliminations. This behavior exists to preserve fairness, but it comes with some trade-offs, particularly in fast close-quarters fights where a shot may feel like it should have landed. We are reviewing how these server-side damage rejections behave to ensure the balance between fairness and responsiveness. Lastly, we identified cases where third-person character visuals do not always accurately reflect what is happening in combat. One example involves enemy facing direction, where a character model may appear to be oriented away from you while they are in fact aiming and firing in your direction. We have a fix scheduled for the next update. Separately, we have also observed inconsistencies when transitioning from standing to prone, where a player’s first-person view may suggest safety while their third-person character model remains partially exposed to others. The fix for this behavior is planned for later in the season to better align visual representation with actual gameplay. Time To Kill (TTK) / Gunplay The first phase of Season 2 delivered improvements to recoil consistency and a weapon balance pass to ensure weapon handling feels more predictable and responsive. We’ve heard concerns that Time To Death (TTD) can feel too fast, and it remains an active topic of discussion within the team. Before we make broad changes, we’re concentrating on strengthening combat clarity, including responsive audio-visual damage feedback, improved enemy readability, continued Netcode refinements, and more. TTD is heavily influenced by how clearly combat events are communicated. When multiple bullets land in rapid succession and feedback is unclear, even a four-shot kill can feel instantaneous. At the same time, many players report that TTK from the shooter’s perspective feels satisfying and responsive. Introducing broad changes before stabilizing the underlying systems risks creating a “bullet sponge” experience, elongating TTK, weakening weapon satisfaction and unintentionally shifting pacing. Our priority is to strengthen systems that support gunplay, especially those that affect TTK. One approach currently being validated in Battlefield Labs involves reducing damage dealt to limbs across several weapon archetypes. Shots landing on arms or legs may require an additional bullet to secure a kill, while headshots remain unaffected. If a bullet passes through an arm and strikes the head, it will correctly register as head damage. This approach rewards accuracy without fundamentally changing the feel of gunplay. In addition, we are validating adjustments to the economy of the Hollow Point and Synthetic Tip ammunition attachments through Battlefield Labs as well. Our aim is to make them more meaningful and competitive choices when customizing weapons, ensuring that attachment selection reflects intentional trade-offs rather than default picks. Weapon control has also been a central focus. Since launch, recoil compensation could behave unpredictably, sometimes requiring more input than expected to counter weapon kickback. This season introduced tighter alignment between recoil output and the aim input required to manage it, improving overall recoil stability. With that foundation in place, we will continue to evaluate recoil balance across weapon archetypes to determine whether additional tuning adjustments are needed. Ongoing refinements will continue through Battlefield Labs as we gather live in-game data across skill brackets and modes. Our goal is to ensure that when you win or lose an engagement, it feels earned or fair. Soldier Visibility Soldier visibility continues to influence pacing and perceived fairness, especially in close-range and interior engagements. We are exploring improvements to lighting transitions and visibility systems without breaking immersion. This includes refining how characters read against dynamic environments and varied lighting conditions. Larger art-direction shifts are unlikely in the near term, but targeted changes and longer-term exploration remain active. Visibility impacts more than spotting an enemy. It affects decision-making, reaction time, and how combat feels overall. When you cannot see who eliminated you, fast TTD feels even more abrupt. One significant factor involves transitions between interior and exterior areas. Current exposure calculations consider first-person weapon and arm models, which can exaggerate lighting shifts. We are investigating adjustments that exclude these models from the calculations of the exposure in favor of world lighting, with the goal of reducing instances of blinding exteriors or overly dark interiors. While this will not eliminate every scenario, it should meaningfully improve how exposure and lighting transitions between exterior and interior environments behave during gameplay. Battlefield environments are intentionally grounded and detailed. Debris, destruction, dust, and environmental effects all contribute to immersion but can also make soldiers blend into their surroundings. The game uses a visibility filter and a brightness boost that increases at range to help separate characters from the environment. We are targeting testing in Battlefield Labs once improvements are in place, focusing on improving close-quarter and long range clarity while ensuring characters do not appear out of place within the world. Achieving the right balance between immersion and readability requires careful iteration. While large visual shifts are unlikely in the short term, we are continuing to make targeted adjustments and researching longer-term solutions for both live updates and future Battlefield experiences. Audio Audio clarity plays a critical role in combat awareness, especially when it comes to footsteps and vehicle positioning. Since launch, we’ve been working to address cases where footsteps were unclear, vehicles were difficult to track, or sounds would unintentionally drop out in intense moments. Extreme Measures introduced initial fixes to raise footstep clarity and rebalance audio priorities, with more comprehensive changes planned for our next major update. Audio challenges in Battlefield are rarely caused by a single issue. Footstep clarity, vehicle audibility, and positional accuracy are influenced by memory limits, file size constraints, performance considerations, and how different sounds compete for priority in large-scale engagement. In scenarios like buildings collapsing while multiple players are firing, the system must decide which sounds take precedence. That prioritization is complex, especially at scale. With this season, we addressed several of these constraints by reducing file sizes, optimizing performance, and adjusting audio priorities so that footsteps and key combat cues stand out more consistently. These changes were an important first step, but they do not fully solve every scenario players have reported. In the next update, we are introducing more updates to how footsteps behave within the mix. Footsteps will interact more dynamically with surrounding sounds and feature improved built-in prioritization. Close enemies will be more audible without relying on heavy volume boosts, and distinctions between enemies, friendlies, and your own movement will be clearer. The reliability of obstruction will also be increased, ensuring that sound behaves more consistently when blocked by surfaces, and reduces cases where footstep assets fail to play due to performance constraints. Vehicle audio is also receiving targeted adjustments. Multiple jets will contribute less to overall noise-floor buildup, and enemy ground vehicles will be prioritized more clearly in the mix, particularly in REDSEC. These changes are intended to improve spatial awareness without overwhelming other critical audio cues. We’ve also made global mix adjustments to improve clarity and positioning accuracy overall, including updates to stereo and headphone mixes and new width settings in the audio menu that allow for further customization. Default settings are tuned for balanced comfort and positional accuracy, but players who prefer a narrower or wider soundstage will now have more control. As with all improvements, audio clarity requires continued testing under live conditions. Feedback from the community has been essential in identifying edge cases we could not reproduce internally, including unintended vehicle silence. We will continue refining these systems and keep you updated as further adjustments are validated. Thank You Large-scale validation can only truly happen in a live environment, which makes your feedback and the data we gather from real matches incredibly valuable. If you encounter issues, enabling the Netgraph in the System settings and sharing clips that include it helps us investigate more effectively. We will continue to speak openly about Netcode and combat reliability, answer questions where we can, and keep you informed with a clear and direct approach as this work evolves. //Florian Le Bihan, Principal Game Designer This announcement may change as we listen to community feedback and continue developing and evolving our Live Service & Content. We will always strive to keep our community as informed as possible.Battlefield 6 - Community Update - Battle Royale Solos Testing Live Now
Hey everyone, This weekend, we’re putting Battle Royale to the test. From March 6 at 12:00 UTC (7:00 AM EST / 4:00 AM PST) through March 9, Battle Royale Solos is available through a new Battlefield Labs section directly in the live game. There is no separate client or additional download required. Just launch Battlefield 6, head to the Battlefield Labs section, and deploy onto the battlefield. Battlefield Labs Battlefield Labs has always been our space for experimentation. With Battle Royale Solos, the dynamics of coordination and pacing shift completely. Every engagement is personal. Every rotation matters. Every vehicle encounter carries a different weight. By bringing this test into the live environment, we’re able to evaluate the experience at scale and understand how Battle Royale holds up when there are no teammates to rely on. Our focus during this test includes: How does the pacing feel in a true one versus everyone format? How do vehicles influence the flow and overall balance? Are missions and progression appropriately tuned for solo play? Do class roles retain clear identity and value without squad support? As with all Battlefield Labs experiences, this mode is experimental and subject to change based on what we observe and learn. Because this specific test is running inside the live game, there is no NDA for this test window. You are free to stream, post clips, and share feedback on your experience throughout the weekend. Please note that all other Battlefield Labs playtests and discussions remain under NDA unless otherwise stated. How Battle Royale Solos Differs Battle Royale Solos removes the safety net that squads provide. Compared to Duos and Quads: There are no squad revives. Redeploy towers are disabled. Class Training Path XP requirements scale for solo pacing. Missions are tuned for single-player completion, with reduced objective requirements, faster completion times, and adjusted rewards. Squad-oriented loot such as Mobile Respawns and Defibrillators have been removed from the loot pool. Vehicles, including tanks, remain enabled for this test. Part of our goal is to understand how combat vehicles impact pacing, survivability, and endgame dynamics when every player is operating alone. We’ll be closely reviewing feedback around vehicle balance, mission flow, perk impact, and overall feel. Because this is a test build, you may notice that some UI elements and voice-over lines still reference squad-based language. Due to recording and localization timelines, not all VO has been adapted for solo play in this build. Your Feedback Matters After playing, you’ll find a survey in the main menu next to the Battle Royale Solos test tile. That feedback goes directly to the team, so we strongly encourage you to share your thoughts there. You can also join the conversation in our official Battlefield Discord, where we will be reviewing your discussions throughout the weekend. This is Battlefield Labs at work, putting new ideas into your hands, learning from your experiences, and building the future of Battlefield together. Jump into testing now. See you on the Battlefield. //The Battlefield Team This announcement may change as we listen to community feedback and continue developing and evolving our Live Service & Content. We will always strive to keep our community as informed as possible.Battlefield 6 – Season 2 Official Gameplay Trailer
Season 2 deploys February 17 across Battlefield 6 and REDSEC. Prepare for high-intensity combat as the conflict escalates in Extreme Measures. This season introduces: New Map: Contaminated – A sprawling battlefield shaped by chaos and close-quarters pressure. NATO Airbase Assault – Fight through the mountains of Germany to reclaim a former stronghold. VL-7 Psychoactive Smoke – A battlefield-altering element that distorts visibility and tactics. Three New Weapons Two New Gadgets Return of the AH-6 Little Bird Adapt. Survive. Escalate. Watch the Season 2 Intro Cinematic here: Battlefield 6 Season 2 Intro Cinematic
[INFO] How to find your 5.11 Tactical Items after code redemption.
There are 2 codes for 5.11 Tactical items, 1 code is for the Engineer Skin while the other is for the player card. To receive both items you must redeem both codes. If you have redeemed the 5.11 Tactical promotional codes and still don't see your items in game please follow the steps below. After redeeming the code the item can take up to 2 hours to appear in game, if after 2 hours you still cannot see the item please restart your game client. After restarting you can search for the NATO skin in "Appearance" in the Loadout menu. (If you are unable to find this menu you can follow the steps here Once the items have been granted in game you will also receive a message in the in game inbox.[BFComms]Removing the Marauder from Battle Royale
We have removed the Marauder vehicle from Battle Royale. We've seen the impact it has on the matches, with the armor and its effective turret being too impactful. This is reflected by your feedback, as well as our internal metrics, and we made the decision to remove the Marauder for now and replace it with the other transport vehicles in the Battle Royale pool. We're looking at adjusting the Marauder and bringing it back in a future update.BATTLEFIELD 6 GAME UPDATE 1.2.1.5
Game update 1.2.1.5 focuses on quality-of-life improvements, stability fixes, and resolving several issues across gameplay, UI, Battle Pass, and Battle Royale. This update also restores missing Store content and addresses critical revive and gadget interactions. Update 1.2.1.5 will arrive on Tuesday, March 3rd. Major Updates for 1.2.1.5 Implemented additional stability improvements to reduce client crashes. Improved frontend tile loading times for a smoother menu experience. Restored missing Store items to player inventory from the Bountiful Harvest, Pax Vanguard, and Devil Dogs bundles. CHANGELOG PLAYER Addressed a crash that could occur during camera behaviour transitions. Implemented further stability improvements to reduce client crashes. Resolved an issue where initiating a revive while equipping a mask could cause the mask to remain in hand and block weapon usage. Restored previously owned items that had disappeared from player inventories, including content from the Bountiful Harvest, Pax Vanguard, and Devil Dogs bundles. WEAPONS Improved the visual fidelity of the Objective Ace skin when viewed at longer distances. MAPS & MODES Updated spawn logic with an additional out-of-combat area check to prevent unintended spawn locations. UI & HUD Corrected an issue where the Tier Skip deeplink in the Bulletin directed players to an empty Store screen. Improved frontend tile loading times to reduce delays when navigating menus. Resolved an issue where Battle Pass rewards on the active path could display placeholder text or missing icons. PORTAL Addressed a crash related to area validation checks. REDSEC PLAYER Resolved an issue in Battle Royale where the Tracking Pulse Recon trait could activate when destroying any deployable gadget. UI & HUD Addressed an issue in Battle Royale Duos where pings were not displayed in the elimination feed. AUDIO Resolved an issue in Gauntlet where Gas Mask voice-over lines would play while inside armoured vehicles. This announcement may change as we listen to community feedback and continue developing and evolving our Live Service & Content. We will always strive to keep our community as informed as possible.Battlefield 6 - Community Update - Season 2 Reactions and BR Solos Testing
Hey everyone, Season 2 released recently, and it’s been great seeing so many of you jump into Contaminated and take to the skies with the Little Bird. We’ve been closely reading your feedback from the first days of the season and want to take a moment to acknowledge some of the initial reactions we’ve seen, while also looking ahead at what’s planned for the next phase of Season 2 and beyond. Season 2 Initial Reactions We’ve seen a lot of positive reactions to Contaminated. Many of you have called out the sandbox variety, flanking routes, and vehicle interplay as some of the best experiences you’ve had so far in Battlefield 6. The feedback is incredibly encouraging, and we can’t wait to deliver even more. Combat flow is a crucial part of every BF6 map, and Contaminated is no exception. Based on feedback, we expanded the available airspace to give pilots more room to maneuver while keeping ground combat readable and balanced. So far, we are seeing great reactions to this adjustment, and we’ll continue to monitor how engagements evolve so we can apply those learnings to future maps. Looking beyond, larger-scale experiences remain an important part of expanding Battlefield 6. We are continuing to test Golmud Railway in Battlefield Labs as one of our most ambitious large-scale maps for this game. Our focus is not just scale, but also ensuring it delivers strong vehicle depth and consistent pacing across the full playspace. BF Labs allows us to fine-tune these elements with players before bringing them into the live experience. The time leading up to Season 2 allowed us to prioritize improvements to the quality of our updates, with additional effort focused on strengthening the overall experience. We are iterating our processes along with the game to deliver the best content possible as we move forward. When you log in on day one of a season, we want the experience to feel polished, cohesive, and respectful of how you choose to play — whether that’s a specific map, mode, or Portal experience. Additional topics we’re monitoring: Movement: Movement impacts every layer of gameplay, and updates here need to be deliberate and measured. With other gameplay systems evolving alongside it, we want to evaluate how the overall combat experience settles before making further changes. Progression: Season 2 introduced improvements, but this topic remains an active and ongoing discussion internally. We’re closely tracking how the Season 2 changes are landing and gathering data on how players engage with different paths. Our goal is for the time you invest — regardless of mode or playstyle — to feel rewarding and fair. We share more details on additional progression changes later in this update. Portal: Previously, we intentionally delayed adding new hardware to the SDK to allow additional time for stabilization and bug fixes. This included delaying the addition of the Little Bird (AH-6M), which will be added to the SDK in a future update. We’re currently reevaluating this approach for future seasons, so while this may not always be possible, our goal is to support new hardware in Portal as soon as it launches. Portal: We’ve received reports of latency (rubber banding) in some player-made experiences. Our investigation shows that having more than 40 vehicles in an experience can cause unnecessary lag. This includes vehicles that are spawned but not actively in use. Another alteration we've seen that improves latency is having the player count lowered from 64. We are continuing to investigate long-term solutions while also working to improve overall performance. We’ll also be sharing a dedicated blog soon that takes a deeper look at ongoing quality-of-life improvements, including hit registration, Netcode, time-to-kill tuning, soldier visibility, and audio updates. New Ways to Experience Battlefield Limited-Time Modes are one of the ways we keep Battlefield feeling fresh and full of new ways to play. They allow us to introduce new mechanics, environmental twists, and sandbox variations that expand how combat unfolds, whether that’s changing visibility, reshaping engagement ranges, or adding new tactical considerations. With VL-7 Smoke, we introduced a new layer of battlefield control and area denial. As reactions could vary, we made sure players had the option to experience it in dedicated playlists or continue playing without it. Supporting different ways to play is important to us. Some of you leaned into the added chaos, while others preferred the classic experience, and we want Battlefield to provide room for both. Not every LTM is meant to become permanent, but each one expands the toolbox. When an idea resonates strongly with the community, we have the flexibility to bring it back, iterate on it, evolve it, or integrate elements into the broader Battlefield experience. The Freeze mechanic introduced during Winter Offensive is one example. While the event itself was time-limited, the mechanic now lives on in Portal, allowing players to continue experimenting with it. This evolution is part of how we want to keep Battlefield 6 innovative and fun. What’s Coming in Nightfall Nightfall shifts the battlefield in a way that changes how you move, how you communicate, and how you read the battlefield. With darkness rolling in on a new map, sightlines shrink, audio becomes more important, and squad coordination matters more than ever. Night vision goggles, featured on our roadmap, introduce a new layer of tactical decision making. It creates a different kind of tension, one that feels tactical and immersive, and we’re excited to see how you step into the dark. On top of that, there are a number of key improvements arriving alongside the Nightfall update. Progression Progression has been a consistent topic of discussion. We’ve continued monitoring data and reviewing your experiences, and it’s clear that certain parts of progression, particularly within Weapon Mastery, are taking too long to feel rewarding. With the next phase of this season, we’re introducing targeted adjustments aimed at smoothing the overall progression pacing and reducing unnecessary grind. Weapon Mastery progression will feel faster and more consistent. We’ve tuned the Mastery XP curve to smooth out attachment unlock pacing, increased the rate at which sidearms rank up so they align more closely with primary weapons, and moved camo unlocks earlier so cosmetic rewards arrive sooner in your progression journey. These adjustments build on the progression updates introduced at the start of the season. We will continue to evaluate how these changes land across different modes and playstyles, with further refinements later in the season. Ping System We’ve heard your feedback that the current ping system can feel cluttered and hard to read in intense moments. Clear communication is critical in Battlefield, and we want pings to feel intuitive and reliable. With our next update, we’re addressing an issue where enemies spotted using the Recon Drone would not consistently remain marked for squad members. In some cases, the spot would briefly appear and then disappear even when visibility was maintained. This fix ensures drone spotting behaves more reliably and remains visible when appropriate. Later in the season, we’re planning broader refinements to the ping system focused on improving clarity, reducing visual noise, and strengthening squad readability. These updates are aimed at making communication faster and easier to interpret without changing the core feel of squad coordination. Looking further ahead, we’re continuing to evolve this system with improvements to how pings are prioritized, how responsive they feel, and how they are presented. We’ll share more details as those changes get closer to release. REDSEC Following Extreme Measures, we’ve continued reviewing sentiment around loot flow and late-game survivability in REDSEC. The next phase of updates includes targeted resource adjustments alongside an underground expansion to the map. Fort Lyndon is expanding beneath the surface with a new underground point-of-interest, permanently introducing a new combat space. This area is expected to become a key hotspot and we’re looking forward to seeing how players adapt their tactics around it. With our next update, this location will temporarily feature higher-tier loot to spotlight the new POI. Updated chest visuals and a new icon will help indicate rewards tiers. To access this area, look for green smoke marking the entrances. These visual indicators and enhanced loot are specific to this update and will evolve as the season progresses. Also in the next update, Weapons Caches previously accessible only through Missions will become lootable containers once missions are disabled. These will offer stronger rewards, including four armor plates, to ensure more reliable access to resources as matches progress. Air Strikes will also be rebalanced as part of this update. Most will be found in the new POI or earned as Mission Rewards, with significantly reduced availability in standard containers across the map. We will also resolve an issue where anti-vehicle crates could spawn without loot inside. Later in the season, we plan to introduce a new Armor Drop Strike Package to provide additional defensive options in late-game scenarios. We’re also enhancing the Ammo Drop by increasing its ammunition supply and adding armor plates. In addition, additional armor plates will replace grenades in MRAPVs and Safes to further improve armor availability. These updates are intended to smooth late-game pacing and reduce situations where players feel under-equipped in final engagements. We will continue to make adjustments to REDSEC throughout this season and beyond as we evaluate how these changes impact overall match flow. Battle Royale Solos Testing Coming To Latest Update You’ve been asking for a way to drop into Battle Royale solo, no squadmates, no backup, just you. During the weekend of March 6-9, we’ll be introducing BR solos inside a new Battlefield Labs section within the live game, available to all players. BF Labs can take different forms depending on what we’re testing. For BR solos, having a Battlefield Labs section in the live game allows us to evaluate the experience at scale with as many players as possible. Our goals are to gather feedback and assess how REDSEC’s pacing, balance, and tension hold up in a true one-versus-everyone format. This mode is experimental and subject to change. After your matches, you’ll be able to share your thoughts through a survey that’s accessible from the main menu. You can also discuss the mode in our official Battlefield Discord, where you can connect with other players and share your thoughts. Here’s how BR solos will differ from Quads and Duos: No squad revives or redeploy towers. Second Chance remains enabled. Missions are adjusted for single-player completion, with tuned rewards. Class Training Path XP requirements have been adjusted to scale appropriately for a single-player experience. Vehicles, including tanks, remain enabled for this test. Part of this is to understand how combat vehicles impact pacing and late-game balance in a solo environment. We’ll be closely reviewing feedback around missions, vehicle balance, class training perks, and overall feel. Please note that some UI elements and voice-over lines will still reference squad-based language. Due to recording and localization timelines, not all VO has been adapted for Solo play in this test build. As this part of Battlefield Labs is available in the live game, there is no NDA for this test. Players are free to stream, share clips, and discuss their experience throughout the test window. Drop in solo, test your limits, and let us know how it feels. Your feedback will help shape what comes next. We can’t wait to see how you take on the challenge and we’re looking forward to hearing what you think when it goes live on March 6. Community Highlights Alongside of featuring community-made Portal experiences in-game, here is an additional experience from the community that we have been thoroughly enjoying, and think you should check out: Undead Ground Zero Experience code: ZQ2V4 Created by: TabbedScamper Slay the undead at St. Lydian Memorial: epicenter of the REDFALL outbreak. Power is dead, alarms are echoing through the halls, NATO is closing in. Extract the VIP by barricading windows, buying guns, and keeping your team alive. The VIP knows how it began... escape before the truth is erased forever. Choose from all 4 classes, and vote on Easy/Normal/Hard difficulty, and fight through waves of Undead, Sprinters, DeadBombs, and Crawlers while earning cash for wall weapons, ammo stations, Mystery Crates, and the Amp-a-Arsenal weapon upgrade system. Collect 8 perks including Vigor-Jet, Gunslang-Jet's 3rd weapon slot, and Knockout-Jet's explosive melee; grab power-ups like Nukes, Killshots, Double Cash, and Bottomless Clips; solve the fuse box puzzle to restore power; fund and escort the VIP to safety; then pool $150,000 to repair the helicopter and extract your whole squad to win. Recently, we featured happycamprs BF6 Operations (experience code ZHSPM). Each sector is built to feel distinct, with different combat rhythms and terrain so the operation evolves instead of repeating itself. If you haven’t checked it out yet, we recommend getting your squad together to play! Join Us Season 2 represents a step forward in how we approach updates, communication, and iteration. From improvements to seasonal experiences, we’re continuing to expand how you play, compete, and create moments on the battlefield. Every update builds on the last, and we’re excited to keep evolving the experience alongside you. Please keep the feedback coming. Whether it’s praise, frustration, or detailed breakdowns, sharing your specific experiences, original thoughts, and suggestions helps us prioritize and improve. If you encounter issues, please report them on the EA forums. For discussion, squad-ups, and ongoing updates, join us on our Battlefield Discord. We appreciate the time you invest and the passion you bring to Battlefield. See you out there. //The Battlefield Team This announcement may change as we listen to community feedback and continue developing and evolving our Live Service & Content. We will always strive to keep our community as informed as possible.
Battlefield 6 Launch Twitch Drops
Unlock rewards while supporting your favorite creators streaming Battlefield 6 on Twitch! Following the enthusiasm for our Twitch Drop Campaign at the Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Reveal and Open Beta, we're excited to bring them back and deliver new content to our creators and community at Launch, including a new item delivered for supporting your favorite creator. To earn these Twitch Drops, you should first make sure your EA and Twitch accounts are linked HERE. Then, during Battlefield 6’s launch week - October 10 at 8 a.m. PT to October 17 at 11:59 a.m. PT - head to your favorite creators streaming Battlefield 6 to unlock a Weapons Package, a Soldier Skin and more. Once you complete the Twitch Drop objective with your linked account, claim it on Twitch before logging into Battlefield 6 to receive your reward. Each of the four Twitch Drops for Battlefield 6’s launch weekend is grounded in a classic military style; the “Versatile” Soldier skin, inspired by woodland operations, can be yours by subscribing or gifting a subscription¹ to the community of an eligible channel between October 10 (8 a.m. PT) and October 17 (11:59 a.m. PT). All other Twitch Drops can be unlocked through watching ANY Battlefield 6 Twitch stream: in addition to the olive “Green Falcon” Vehicle Skin and the “Called Shotgun” Dog Tag, you can also unlock the “Cyber War” Weapon Package. This kitted-out Shotgun, which includes several attachments built around precise close-quarters engagements, is a great option in the Assault Class’ extra weapon sling or as a Primary Weapon for any class. More details about exact Twitch Drop unlock requirements can be found below: BATTLEFIELD 6 LAUNCH TWITCH DROPS - Subscribe and Earn Subscribe to an eligible streamer - or gift a subscription to their community - and earn the “Versatile” Soldier Skin for use in Battlefield 6. You will also receive the BF6 Chat Badge to use on your Twitch.tv account BATTLEFIELD 6 LAUNCH TWITCH DROPS - Watch and Earn Watch for 1 Hour and earn the “Called Shotgun” Dog Tag Watch for 2 Hours and earn the “Cyber War” Weapon Package Watch for 3 Hours and earn the “Green Falcon” Vehicle Skin Completed Drops will automatically appear in your Drops Inventory, so make sure to claim yours within 24 hours. Once claimed, your Drops will be granted in-game at Launch!
