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Tomorrow’s Battlefield 6 patch is the first step towards improving footstep audio, and it might actually fix the settings reset bug
Battlefield 6 is receiving update 1.1.3.0, which includes significant improvements to footstep audio and bug fixes, including a persistent settings reset issue. The patch also introduces holiday-themed content and enhancements to hit registration and soldier visibility.
Battlefield Labs is coming back for a short session to test out next week's Battlefield 6 update, and you can expect more tests in the future, too
Battlefield Studios is reopening Battlefield Labs for limited testing sessions of an upcoming Battlefield 6 update. These tests, focusing on footstep audio, hit registration, and netcode improvements, will take place on PC via Steam and the EA app. The developer plans to use Battlefield Labs more frequently in the future for testing various game changes.
The Ultimate Black Friday Deal Is Here
NVIDIA is offering a Black Friday deal on its GeForce NOW Ultimate membership, providing 50% off the first three months. This promotion coincides with the full rollout of the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX upgrade across all servers, enhancing performance and reducing latency. The service also celebrates new game additions and ongoing community contests.
Battlefield 6 kicks off its first free trial post the Black Ops 7 launch to twist that knife
EA has launched a one-week free trial for Battlefield 6, six weeks after its initial release, in response to Activision's free weekends for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The trial includes three maps and four game modes, though it was unfortunately impacted by a matchmaking outage at launch. Battlefield 6 reportedly outsold Black Ops 7.
Battlefield 6 may have actually done it: beaten Call of Duty
Battlefield 6 has achieved unprecedented sales success for the franchise, becoming the best-selling game of 2025 year-to-date and surpassing the lifetime sales of Battlefield 1 in its launch month of October. The game also set a new record for the highest single-month dollar sales across all platforms in the last three years. It is now positioned to potentially outsell Call of Duty titles for the year, a feat that has eluded the Battlefield series for over a decade.
Battlefield 6 streamlines some of the most annoying Challenges yet again, takes out a few of them entirely
Battlefield Studios has further streamlined in-game challenges for Battlefield 6, removing some of the most frustrating ones entirely and adjusting requirements for others. These changes aim to improve player progression, which was a significant point of criticism at the game's launch. The developer also announced a free trial for the game, offering access to popular modes on select maps.
Battlefield 6 is getting a free trial next week with... a questionable selection of maps, but at least the modes are good
EA announced that Battlefield 6 will receive its first free trial starting November 25 and lasting one week on all platforms. The trial will include three maps and five modes, excluding the free-to-play Redfall's battle royale and Gauntlet modes. This trial coincides with a significant patch that has improved XP progression, weapon dispersion, and fixed various bugs, making the game feel closer to its 1.0 state.
Battlefield 6 gets a new map today alongside major changes to controller aim assist, and even more weapon dispersion tweaks
Battlefield 6 has received a major update, version 1.1.2.0, introducing the new Eastwood map and the Sabotage limited-time mode. The patch also brings significant changes to controller aim assist, resetting it to open beta settings for more consistent infantry targeting, alongside improvements to input latency and stick response. Further adjustments have been made to weapon dispersion to fix unintended behavior.
Battlefield 6 patch finally ends the menace of the Lock-Guided Missile, shuts down the Recon Drone Sledgehammer exploit and more
A new patch for Battlefield 6 addresses several infuriating bugs and exploits, including the Lock-Guided Missile issue and a Recon Drone Sledgehammer exploit. The update also brings quality of life tweaks and fixes for the Redsec battle royale component, improving match flow and consistency.
Battlefield 6 has finally overhauled Challenges and Assignments so the majority of players can actually unlock those Class Training Paths and weapons
Battlefield Studios has released a server-side update for Battlefield 6 that overhauls its Challenges and Assignments, making them more achievable for the majority of players. This addresses long-standing criticisms about the game's progression system, particularly regarding the unlocking of Class Training Paths and weapons. The update includes over 90 adjustments, with further changes planned for future releases.
Battlefield 6 tweaks Challenge rerolls so you don't get ones you can't - or don't want to - complete
Battlefield 6 and its free-to-play component, Battlefield Redsec, have updated the Challenge reroll system to better align with the game modes players own or prefer. Players who own the full game will now more frequently receive multiplayer challenges, while Redsec players will get battle royale or Gauntlet challenges. A new Casual Breakthrough mode with fewer real players and more AI bots has also been introduced for a more relaxed multiplayer experience.
The best FPS games 2026: genre-defining shooters
This article lists and describes the best First-Person Shooter (FPS) games available on PC, highlighting their unique features and impact on the genre. It covers a range of titles from classics like Half-Life 2 and Quake to modern hits such as Valorant and Doom: The Dark Ages, also touching on upcoming releases.
Battlefield Redsec boosts Battlefield 6's Steam numbers, but not enough to get anywhere close to those launch heights
Battlefield Redsec, the free-to-play battle royale mode for Battlefield 6, has seen an increase in concurrent players on Steam since its launch, reaching approximately 550,000. However, this number falls short of the game's initial launch peak and does not appear to be attracting the same level of attention as other popular battle royale titles like Warzone.
Battlefield 6’s battle royale mode is called… Redsec and it’s coming out today
EA and Battlefield Studios have officially announced that Battlefield 6's battle royale mode is named Redsec and will launch today alongside Season 1. Redsec is a free-to-play title that incorporates elements from traditional Battlefield gameplay, such as destruction and vehicles, alongside battle royale staples. The mode has undergone testing in Battlefield Labs and is expected to compete with titles like Call of Duty: Warzone.
Battlefield 6’s Season 1 patch will address weapon bloom, tweak movement, improve visibility, and change (some of) those miserable challenges
Battlefield 6's first major update, patch 1.1.1.0, is set to release this week, addressing weapon bloom, player movement inconsistencies, and visibility issues. The update will also begin adjusting numerous in-game challenges, with further changes to progression rolling out over subsequent updates.
Battlefield 6 is turning off full progression on Portal Custom Experiences, removing bots from Verified Experiences
Battlefield Studios is implementing stricter rules for its Battlefield 6 Portal mode, disabling full XP progression on custom experiences that include bots. Only Verified Experiences without bots will now grant full account and weapon XP. The developer is also working on updates for in-game challenges, which have been a source of player frustration.
Watch the Battlefield 6 Season 1 trailer here for a look at the first new map coming to the game next week
Battlefield 6's first season, "Rogue Ops," is launching on October 28, introducing the new Blackwell Fields map and a 4v4 "Strikepoint" mode. The update also includes new weapons like the SOR-300 carbine and Mini Fix sniper rifle, a new APC vehicle, and additional attachments.
Arc Raiders server slam Steam numbers prove the extraction shooter is gonna be October's other major game
The recent server slam event for Arc Raiders, developed by Embark Studios, saw a peak of 189,668 concurrent players on Steam, indicating significant player interest. The game's standard edition also charted as a top seller, suggesting strong commercial potential ahead of its October 30 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Battlefield 6 reverts Conquest ticket change one day after implementing it, so get ready for 45-minute matches
Battlefield Studios has reverted a recent change to Conquest ticket values in Battlefield 6, restoring the original 1,000 tickets per match and the 45-minute round timer in response to player feedback. The developer also announced upcoming increases to XP earn rates and reduced career rank requirements for weapon attachments, following similar feedback. Additionally, Electronic Arts reported that Battlefield 6 achieved the series' biggest launch, selling over 7 million copies in its first three days.
Battlefield 6 devs are finally doing something about its dreadful XP and attachment unlock rates, but you can say goodbye to Portal bot farms
Battlefield Studios is implementing changes to address player frustrations with the XP and weapon attachment unlock rates in Battlefield 6. The developer is increasing match XP and daily bonus XP, while significantly reducing the XP needed to unlock weapon attachments. Additionally, rank requirements for assignments are being lowered, and changes are coming to the Portal mode to diminish XP farming servers.
