Battlefield 6 patch 1.0.1.0 to release during the title’s debut

Here are the full Battlefield 6 patch 1.0.1.0 notes, according to the official blog post:

Major Updates for 1.0.1.0:

• Movement is refined with reduced slide-to-jump momentum, lowered jump height, and increased inaccuracy when firing while airborne or sliding.
• Weapon handling has been rebalanced through general recoil tuning and adjustments to ensure more consistent gunplay.
• Rush and Breakthrough layouts revised to deliver a better balance between Attackers and Defenders.
• Maps improved with better traversal, lighting adjustments, and overall performance upgrades.
• UI and HUD have received a range of polish improvements for clearer prompts, smoother navigation, and more accurate displays.
• Settings and controls expanded with improvements across multiple areas.
• Audio overhauled game-wide with clearer pings, refined weapon and vehicle sounds, and fixes for missing or delayed effects.
• Netcode optimized to reduce desync, fast time-to-death, and instances of invisible damage.

CHANGELOG

PLAYER:

• Reduced the speed that can be carried from sliding into jumping, lowering momentum (especially horizontal).
• Increased the penalty for repeated jumps and slightly lowered the jump height.
• Increased weapon inaccuracy when firing while jumping or sliding.
• Adjusted parachute physics; reduced the initial acceleration when deploying.
• Fixed an issue where weapon dispersion could spike far higher than intended.
• Fixed an issue where a takedown could launch the victim into the air.
• Fixed an issue where players could enter third-person camera while alive.
• Fixed an issue where players could remain stuck in a downed state after being revived with defibs following a headshot.
• Smoother transition when aiming down sights from hip-fire for better target acquisition.
• Fixed an issue where landing animations played after very short drops or when climbing objects.
• Jump landing animations have been updated to feel smoother and settle faster.
• Crouch/stand transition animations now settle more quickly.
• Fixed an issue where too much momentum was lost when cutting a parachute.
• Drag & Revive can now be cancelled more quickly for better responsiveness.
• Updated parachute, skydiving animations and physics for more fluid movement.
• Fixed an issue where fall/landing speed penalties triggered after very short drops or vaults.
• Fixed an issue where firing was blocked too long after going prone from sprinting or combat diving.
• Fixed an issue where weapon sights appeared misaligned after sprinting.
• Updated vaulting animations for medium and high obstacles.
• Improved first-person swimming animations.
• Reduced camera movement when exiting a slide.
• Toned down camera shake when rapidly starting and stopping sprints.
• Various improvements and bug fixes to melee attack and takedown animations.
• Various improvements and bug fixes to Drag & Revive animations.
• Improved vault detection for more reliable movement over obstacles.

VEHICLES:

• Helicopters have been given more power and responsiveness, making them easier to fly, adjust mid-flight, and survive attack runs, including better chances to dodge incoming RPGs.
• Increased tank turret speed.
• Vehicle smoke countermeasures are now more effective at breaking spotting/lock-ons.
• Improved the death camera experience for air vehicles.
• Adjusted vehicle mix for hit indicators and updated explosion kill indicator feedback against infantry.
• Vehicle aiming behavior (mouse and gamepad) now more closely matches soldier aiming.
• Vehicle sensitivity and aiming options now use the same default ranges and values as soldier controls for consistency.
• Navigation Terrain Avoidance has been enabled for surface-to-air missiles.
• Fixed an issue where a vehicle could keep showing a lock-on warning for several seconds after being hit by an MBT-LAW.
• Added a visible boost bar for ground vehicles that have boost.
• Fixed an issue with the Leopard wreck collision so players can now climb it from behind.
• Improved how tank tracks and vehicle wheels interact with destructible objects for more realistic collisions.
• Reduced the bloom effect on jet bombs (Apache) for clearer visibility.

GADGETS:

• Fixed an issue where some gadgets could unequip unexpectedly when jumping.
• Fixed an issue where Rocket Launcher backblast dealt too much damage to infantry.
• Reduced Rocket Launchers’ blast damage against infantry to discourage ground-blasting.
• Rocket Launcher explosions now correctly check for walls and cover before applying damage.
• Removed arming time on rockets, allowing players to fire at floors/ceilings indoors to open up destruction.
• Thermobaric grenade concussive effect reduced from 2.5s to 1s.
• Thermal scopes improved: soldiers now appear colder when prone/dying and hotter when sprinting.
• Fixed an issue where a Rocket Launcher collision could cause double damage to vehicles.
• Fixed smoke grenades not detonating in some cases.
• Fixed visual issues when firing certain Rocket Launchers and scopes.
• Tracer Dart hipfire crosshair no longer appears when aiming down sights.
• Fixed an issue where Tracer Dart reticle textures were missing.
• Fixed an issue where Drill Charge GL reticle textures were missing.
• CSB IV EOD Bot audio attenuation and patching improved.
• Remote-entry gadgets (XFGM-6D, CSB IV Bot, LTLM II) can no longer be equipped if you’re out of ammo and have no active gadget deployed.
• Repair Tool now overheats slightly faster to prevent vehicles from becoming too durable.
• Repair Tool and Defibrillators can now damage enemy gadgets.
• Defibrillator damage reduced on both quick zaps and charged zaps.
• M320 grenade launchers now show ammo type and count on the display.
• M320A1 HE vehicle damage tweaked.
• Assault Ladder ramp deployment angle increased to 54° (was 45°).
• Fixed an issue where players could unintentionally unequip gadgets while jumping.
• Improved the throwing arc of the AT-Mine, it now inherits the speed of the soldier throwing it and better aligns to the surface it lands on.
• Updated spawn blocking interactions between ladders and wiring materials.
• Adjusted gameplay volumes so only the Assault Ladder is blocked from deployment; all other gadgets can still be placed.
• Fixed an exploit where the deployable shield could be used to climb out of intended play areas.
• Fixed an issue for the AJ-03 COAG Med Pen where on-screen VFX ended too early.
• AT4 now uses aim-guided missiles.

RPG-7V2

• Adjusted sight and reticle for better aiming.
• Increased dispersion when aiming down sights to discourage quick-scoping.
• Fixed projectiles hitting nearby cover incorrectly when aimed just above it.

MBT-LAW

• MBT-LAW is now the default rocket launcher for the Engineer class.
• Missiles now follow a more accurate trajectory.
• Now uses auto-guided missiles.
• Can no longer be hip-fired.
• Sight and reticle updated for a clearer aiming experience.
• Blast damage now correctly applies to vehicles.

MAS 148 Glaive

• Missile trajectory updated to better reflect real-world behavior.
• Two zoom levels introduced.
• Can now lock on to stationary weapons and vehicles (AA, TOW, heavy MG).
• Lock-on distance changed and now cannot lock onto targets closer than 40m.
• Fixed clipping and reticle issues in the scope.
• Blast damage now correctly applies to vehicles.
• Hipfire crosshair no longer appears when aiming down sights.
• LEDs now correctly show lock progress, thermal setting, and zoom level.
• Field of view now transitions more smoothly when zooming.

SLM-93A Spire

• Gadget can no longer lock on to air vehicles below radar level.
• Fixed an issue where missiles sometimes did not deal damage.

Airburst Incendiary

• The projectile now detonates on collision.
• The projectile now credits the correct damage owner in kill feed and cards.
• The projectiles deal less structural damage (more hits required to destroy facades).
• Gadget now cannot be aimed down sights while reloading.
• Blast and shockwave radius are now aligned with destruction values.
• Smoke from the Airburst Incendiary now blocks spotting and lock-ons for soldiers and vehicles.

Bravo3

• Sight size no longer scales incorrectly with field of view.

SS26

• Fire damage now only applies once to soldiers.
• Damage drop-off has been adjusted.
• Unlock requirement reduced from Rank 1 to Rank 0.

LTLM II (Portable Laser Designator)

• Spotting angle and maximum spotting distance in binocular mode have been made more forgiving.
• Can no longer laser paint the environment.
• Now removes laser paint marks when a vehicle enters thermal smoke.
• Now correctly spots vehicles when laser painting them.
• Thermal view toggle now updates the UI correctly.
• Zoom now activates instantly and returns to your previous zoom level.
• Deploy animation now plays correctly.
• Will now rotate properly for other players when deployed.
• Improved the Game Hint to show RMB (Zoom) instead of E/R (Interact/Reload).

Deploy Beacon

• Now allows only one spawn per player (4 per squad total) before self-destruct.
• Enemy Deploy Beacons now display an icon on the minimap when pinged.
• Can now be deployed at a soldier’s feet if the original location is blocked.

T-UGS

• Will no longer be destroyed when their owner dies.
• Can now be deployed at a soldier’s feet if the original location is blocked.

XFGM-6D Recon Drone

• Now flies faster when carrying C4, but battery drains faster as a trade-off.
• No longer receives unwanted force when carrying C4, making flight smoother.
• Movement improved for a more realistic feel.
• The Drone now self-destructs after 3 seconds when flown out of bounds.

Supply Pouch

• Can no longer be picked up once deployed.
• No longer restores health to vehicles.
• No longer pushes players into map geometry.
• Now follows the same ping rules as repair stations (VO, ping log, icon).
• Now resupplies as intended and grants one additional C4 as overstock.

WEAPONS:

• General recoil adjustments across multiple weapons.
• Weapon accuracy adjusted to be more stable when aiming down sights while moving, but less accurate when firing mid-jump.
• Numerous weapon attachments updated to appear correctly.
• Increased bullet spread when firing automatic weapons while aiming down sights.
• M87A1 shotgun now requires more pellets to secure a kill, rewarding more accurate hits.
• Fixed an issue where the crosshair appeared larger than the actual bullet spread when using shotguns with slug ammunition.
• Bolt-action rifles: first-shot boost now applies to every fired shot.
• Added glow to a variety of reticles and improved visibility of reticles

MAPS & MODES:

• All Rush layouts have been updated based on feedback from the Open Beta.
• Several Breakthrough layouts have been updated based on Open Beta feedback.
• Fixed spawn killing issues on Siege of Cairo.
• Fixed multiple exploits on Siege of Cairo and Iberian Offensive that allowed players to reach unintended areas.
• Improved Anti-Air balance on Liberation Peak.
• General performance improvements to Operation Firestorm
• Improved player traversal across Operation Firestorm
• Adjusted lighting on Operation Firestorm to make indoor areas and certain assets brighter where they were previously too dark.
• Spawn animations on Operation Firestorm improved across multiple game modes and areas to remove bounce effects.
• Respawning in Squad Death Match is now a one-button action, simplifying the process compared to the two-step option in Beta.

UI & HUD:

• Updated text and names for select weapons and gadgets for clarity.
• Fixed an issue where lock reasons were not showing on the loadout screen.
• Fixed character skin names not displaying correctly in the customization menu.
• Fixed an issue where locked weapon packages didn’t display attachments correctly.
• Fixed incorrect class names showing on the insertion screen after switching class.
• Fixed icons under player names not matching class types in the pre-game lobby.
• Adjusted background color for Takeover column cells.
• Fixed options menu buttons focusing on the wrong element after selection, improving navigation smoothness.
• Fixed interact and reload setting options being vertically cut off.
• Fixed credits auto-scroll bugs and adjusted scrolling speed.
• Credits updated with a new text document, BF6 logo, and centered layout.
• Added a warning pop-up about XP progress loss when leaving a match via the pause menu.
• Resupply interaction for Support soldiers now only appears when you actually need health or ammo.
• Navigation controls on the deploy screen and big map have been improved.
• Mouse navigation in the Commorose has been made smoother and more responsive.
• Commorose now supports southpaw control layouts.
• Updated the UI and animations for the training paths widget.
• Soldier and vehicle overlays updated with improved visuals.
• Squad and friendly nametags now show clear visuals when you’re being healed, resupplied, or revived.
• Fixed an issue where spotting sometimes placed a location ping instead of marking the enemy.
• Fixed an issue where the inventory UI stayed visible after dying out of bounds.
• Vehicle hit indicators updated for better clarity.
• Updated visuals for vehicles tied to capturing objectives on the deploy screen.
• Fixed a minimap bug where geometry displayed incorrectly on top of other geometry.
• Fixed an issue where combat zone images weren’t displayed correctly on loading screens.
• Location and danger pings now include animations for improved awareness.
• Fixed an issue where equipping or picking up a gadget didn’t trigger the correct animation.
• Fixed an issue where enemies pinged through smoke did not properly show as danger pings.
• Update of the Rank visuals and iconography.
• Improved overall class identity UI (signature gadget, weapon proficiency, traits, etc.)
• C4 UI now shows how many charges you’ve placed and the distance to your three closest charges.
• Air vehicle resupply stations now have a clear in-world icon.
• Fixed an issue where enemy-placed neutral gadgets could be seen through geometry.
• The explosives countermeasure UI now shows which enemy explosives will be intercepted on the minimap.
• “Sticky-to-edge” icons now include an arrow indicating direction.
• Non-lethal grenades now use a distinct sepia tint for easier identification.
• Fixed an issue where weapons did not rotate correctly when previewed.
• Fixed weapon zoom increments when previewing in menus.
• Players can now rotate weapons while in menus.
• Players can now preview attachments even from locked attachment slots.
• Fixed a camera issue that caused it to flip when previewing flashlight or laser attachments.
• Improved loadout menu navigation with gamepad (default focus refined for smoother use).
• Fixed an issue where cosmetics could be accessed by deleting and re-adding favorites.
• Fixed progress tracking for Class Badges.
• Added categories to loadout deeplinks for easier organization.
• Enabled stats delta change when selecting an empty attachment slot in weapon attributes.

SETTINGS:

• Inspect Weapon option hidden on PC.
• Voice chat now defaults to off.
• Adjusted graphics quality option: disabling “Auto” now correctly sets Performance mode to Custom on PC.
• PC and console settings are now separated.
• Added missing Flick Look Threshold for Keyboard and Mouse.
• V-Sync moved back to Display settings.
• Added “Stay on Screen” functionality when equipping weapons, packages, and gadgets in customization.
• Surface Replace & Customize button added on PC.
• Autohide HUD is now set as default.
• Fixed an issue on PlayStation 5 where the Auto setting didn’t select the correct channel configuration when connected to a TV, soundbar, or controller.
• Added a Voiceover (VO) volume slider option.
• Added speaker detection feedback during boot.
• Tuned default master mix settings.
• Adjusted reverb mix for non-HD audio settings.
• Added an accessibility option for a motion-sickness-friendly combat roll (camera no longer rolls).
• Added an accessibility option to reduce camera bob while sprinting.
• Added a new option to adjust minimap size (small, medium, large).

PORTAL:

• Removed Crossplay option from server hosting.
• Fixed an issue where AI soldiers in Portal were not affected by weapon/loadout restriction rules.

AUDIO:

• Adjusted the audibility of directional pings.
• Reduced volume for Commorose open/close sounds.
• Tweaks to parachute landing sounds and low-health breathing effects.
• Adjustments to incendiary and movement audio mixes.
• Tuned instant-death sound mix.
• Directional ping sounds made clearer.
• Commorose open/close volume reduced.
• Tweaked parachute landing and low-health breathing sounds.
• Tuned instant-death audio mix.
• Adjusted incendiary and movement audio mixes.
• Adjusted gadget equip/deploy audio across the board.
• Friendly soldier and vehicle overlays made less visually distracting.
• Updated interior firing sounds for heavy machine guns, coaxial LMGs, and helicopter autocannons.
• Added suppression audio effects for multiple weapons.
• Polished firing sound mixes across various weapons.
• Adjusted sound profiles for urban sniper rifles, urban rifles at distance, and SMGs in open fields.
• Fine-tuned reload and firing sounds for multiple weapons for higher fidelity.
• Tweaked shotgun firing sounds (amplitude, delays, pitch).
• Updated shotgun audio in different environments (open field, canyon, urban).
• Adjusted audibility of gadget auto-replenish sound when reloading a shotgun in the Assault class’s secondary primary slot.
• Fixed an issue where flares audio was not playing for the UH-79 gunner seat.
• Added unique low-health fire sounds for different vehicle types.
• Fixed an issue where jet “low health fire” sounds continued to play after repairs.
• Fixed an issue where MBT driver smoke discharge audio was not playing.
• Fixed an issue where the MBT Active Protection System audio felt delayed.
• Fixed an issue where medium damage sounds played when vehicles only took light damage.
• Fixed a bug where soldiers in exposed vehicle seats did not display squad overlays correctly.
• Fixed camera shake when firing the RWS helicopter autocannon as the pilot.
• Reduced loudness and adjusted low-mid frequencies for jets when offscreen, improving sound clarity.
• Reduced early reflection audio for helicopters.
• Adjusted Wartapes V.A.L weapon mix behavior.
• Adjusted Wartapes V.A.L first-person weapon noise amplitude.
• Adjusted Wartapes V.A.L third-person noise boost, reducing volume compared to first-person.
• Adjusted Wartapes V.A.L behavior for vehicle weapons.
• Adjusted Wartapes V.A.L behavior for minigun weapons.
• M240L reload audio improved.

NETWORK:

• Improved netcode to reduce cases where time-to-death felt too fast.
• Fixed an issue where players could take damage without being visibly shot.
• Fixed an issue where health values were not updating correctly.
• Improved netcode to reduce cases of dying after reaching cover.
• Fixed a netcode issue where damage feedback was delayed or only appeared after respawning.

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