The last episode of the saga Battlefieldreleased on October 10, 2025, continues to be talked about. And not for the reasons you think. While Battlefield 6 touted an “open” weapons system, allowing all classes access to the entire arsenal, some players are discovering that in reality, this isn’t quite the case.
The streamer StodehTV shared an astonishing video on Twitter. On the shooting range, he uses a sniper rifle and misses his target twice, despite perfect alignment. It was on the third shot that he finally hit, without having modified his technique. Conclusion : “Sniper shots will randomly miss their target (despite perfect alignment) if the player has not chosen the Scout class in Battlefield 6.”
A discreet but impactful change
This behavior was not present during the game’s beta, according to StodehTV. “Sniper rifles did not work this way during the Battlefield 6 beta phase, meaning this change had to be added quietly before launch.” The problem ? It was never mentioned in the official patch notes. Hence the annoyance of some players.
The community quickly divides. “Some people argue that this nerf goes against the whole premise of the open weapon system, forcing players to miss well-aimed shots simply because they didn’t choose the right class.” In short, an invisible strategic choice that makes versatility theoretical, but not practical.
Promote classes or betray the promise of openness?
Other voices, on the contrary, see a welcome coherence. “Others disagree, feeling that this nerf enhances the Scout class, as other roles simply aren’t proficient with sniper rifles.” For these players, it is about reestablishing a certain logic of specialization.
For now, DICE has not officially commented on this mechanic. But this “hidden nerve” could relaunch the debate on the limits of the open system. In the meantime, it’s better opt for the Scout class if you plan to do a series of headshots. Even if it means sacrificing other gameplay options.