The creativity of players has no limits, but sometimes it clashes with that of the developers. In the latest Battlefield 6 update 1.1.1.5, scheduled for November 11, an exploit widely used by players has been removed. This was a trick that allowed you to fly away using a reconnaissance drone, radically changing the combat dynamics.
Available for only a month, Battlefield 6 had a solid launch, with the rapid deployment of its Season 1, a Battle Pass and a standalone Battle Royale mode called REDSEC. Despite this momentum, adjustments were expected, particularly to the gameplay mechanics that the community continued to comment on.
A bug transformed into a technique, now removed
One of the most notable fixes concerns a cult exploit: climbing onto an XFGM-6D reconnaissance drone and hitting it with a mace to propel yourself into the air. This technique made it possible to access unreachable areas, escape enemy lines without using stairs or zip lines, and offer an unforeseen tactical advantage.
According to the official patch notes, the developers said they had “fixed a flaw that allowed players to access unintended areas by standing on an XFGM-6D reconnaissance drone and hitting it with a mace.” The disappearance of this technique is already sparking debate, with some players deeming it harmful to immersion, others regretting its disappearance as it made games unpredictable.
A series of technical fixes to stabilize the experience
Update 1.1.1.5 doesn’t stop there. It brings numerous technical changes intended to improve the fluidity of the game. In particular, it “fixes an issue where guided missiles were not countered as expected when confronted with enemy countermeasures such as decoys”, a crucial point for the balance of aerial confrontations.
Other notable fixes include:
- A bug that prevented vehicles from respawning correctly in Breakthrough and Conquest mode.
- Problems with progression and saving in assignment missions.
- Display issues in end of match screens or during resurrections in REDSEC mode.
- Inconsistencies in animation during landings and aiming shots.
Even the audio aspects and UI are getting fixes, right down to restoring BF PRO radio sound and better clarity in anti-aircraft vehicle customization.
REDSEC, the Battle Royale mode, also affected
Battlefield REDSEC, a free-to-play version independent of Battle Royale mode, also receives several specific fixes. We can notably read that “Battle Royale games (squads) did not end after the elimination of the last team”, a frustrating bug now corrected. Other adjustments concern team revivals, frozen views on the map after a reappearance, or even statistics displayed in duplicate at the end of the game.
With this dense update, Battlefield Studios shows that it remains attentive to players. If some already regret the disappearance of the emblematic drone glitch, the concern for coherence and balance seems to have taken over. It remains to be seen whether this desire for stabilization will appeal as much as it divides.