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Battlefield 6 Season 4: Top Gun (Phase 2) patch notes

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  • NEWInterdictorverified

    New sniper: Interdictor

    The Interdictor is a new Battle Pass sniper rifle made for extreme distances, and it can hit pilots inside aircraft cockpits.

    A new sniper rifle built for the longest engagements in the game.

    • Game Update 1.4.2.0 added the Interdictor, which EA describes as the longest-range sniper rifle in Battlefield 6, built for extreme-distance engagements and able to hit aviators inside aircraft cockpits. EA states it unlocks through the Battle Pass. No damage, velocity or handling figures were published in the update notes.

    TipIt comes from the Battle Pass rather than normal weapon progression, so it will not show up just by playing your usual loadouts.

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  • CHANGEWake Islandverified

    Wake Island returns to Battlefield 6 multiplayer

    Wake Island is back in multiplayer, with infantry, vehicles and aircraft fighting over the coast, reinforced positions to blow open with C-4 and an offshore aircraft carrier to use.

    A returning Pacific island map with a shoreline to hold, reinforced positions to blow open, and an offshore carrier to use.

    • Wake Island returned to Battlefield 6 multiplayer with Game Update 1.4.2.0 on 18 August. EA's notes call it a legendary island where infantry, vehicles and aircraft battle across its distinctive coastal terrain, and name three things to work with: defending the shoreline, demolishing reinforced positions with C-4, and taking advantage of the offshore aircraft carrier.
    • EA's Season 4 roadmap adds that it is an iconic locale from Battlefield 1942, based on its latest appearance in Battlefield V: War in the Pacific, reimagined for Battlefield 6 to fit its scale and gameplay systems. It was one of the four maps in the 18-25 August free trial, and the update also added it to Portal Verified Experiences.

    TipEA names C-4 as the way to open reinforced positions here, so carry it if you expect defenders to be dug in rather than out in the open. The offshore aircraft carrier is listed as something to take advantage of rather than as scenery, so it is worth scouting before you commit to a shoreline fight.

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  • NEWF/A-81F Super Spectreverified

    New two-seat jet: F/A-81F Super Spectre

    The F/A-81F Super Spectre is a new two-seat fighter jet where the pilot and co-pilot work together on dogfights and precision strikes against ground targets.

    A two-seat Top Gun fighter jet built for aerial superiority and precision strikes on targets below.

    • Added with Game Update 1.4.2.0 on August 18, 2026, with the new content unlocking at 12:00 UTC. EA describes it as a two-seat Top Gun fighter jet built for aerial superiority and precision strikes, letting pilots and co-pilots work together to dominate the skies and attack targets below. It is one of the two new jets flown in the jets-only REDSEC mode Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep, and it was added to the Portal SDK in the same update. EA published no performance figures for it.

    TipThe second seat is the point. EA describes the pilot and co-pilot working the aircraft together, so bring a wingman rather than treating it as a solo jet. The same update also added the Interdictor sniper, which EA says can eliminate exposed targets including aviators in aircraft cockpits, so a slow run over enemy-held ground carries a risk it did not before.

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  • NEWF-74A Seacatverified

    New two-seat jet: F-74A Seacat with swing wings

    The F-74A Seacat is a new two-seat fighter jet with swing wings that adjust in flight, built for speed, manoeuvrability and dogfights.

    A two-seat Top Gun fighter jet whose variable-sweep wings adjust during flight.

    • Added with Game Update 1.4.2.0 on August 18, 2026, with the new content unlocking at 12:00 UTC.
    • EA describes it as a two-seat Top Gun fighter jet whose variable-sweep wings adjust during flight, built for speed, maneuverability, and aerial combat.
    • Like the Super Spectre it is flown in the jets-only REDSEC mode Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep, and it was added to the Portal SDK in the same update. EA published no handling or performance figures for it.

    TipIf you have not flown since before this update, check the new assisted aircraft control option it added. EA says it guides the aircraft toward the center of the camera view while managing pitch, roll, and yaw for you. Jet landing gear physics were also changed in the same update, which EA says gives better control on take-off, landing, and taxiing.

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  • CHANGETop Gun: Carrier Strikeverified

    Carrier Assault returns as Top Gun: Carrier Strike

    Top Gun: Carrier Strike brings back Carrier Assault, with infantry, naval and air squads working together to breach and destroy the enemy aircraft carrier on Tsuru Reef.

    A new combined-arms mode where infantry, naval and air squads work together to destroy the enemy carrier.

    • Carrier Assault returns as a reimagined combined-arms experience in which infantry, naval and aviation squads must work together to destroy the enemy aircraft carrier. Ground forces break through the opposition and secure the path forward, naval units support the assault, and aviators fight for control of the skies. Victory is secured by successfully breaching and destroying the opposing carrier. Tsuru Reef has been expanded with playable aircraft carriers to support it, and while carriers appear as environment in Conquest and Escalation, full carrier gameplay is exclusive to this mode. It arrived with the Top Gun event in Game Update 1.4.2.0.

    TipIf you want to fight on a carrier rather than around one, queue this mode specifically: on Tsuru Reef in Conquest and Escalation the carriers are environment only. EA frames it as three jobs at once, so a squad that only flies leaves the ground push that secures the path forward unmanned.

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  • NEWGauntlet: Fighter Sweeppartial

    Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep is a jets-only REDSEC mode in the Top Gun event

    Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep is a jets-only REDSEC mode in the Top Gun event where you and a wingman share a two-seat jet and dogfight rival squadrons.

    A jets-only Gauntlet in REDSEC where you and a wingman share a two-seat jet and hunt rival squadrons.

    • Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep is a new REDSEC mode built around high-intensity dogfights and flown in the new 2-seat fighter jets, with EA's pitch being to bring your wingman along in the jet. EA describes the loop as sweeping in to obliterate hostile forces, breaking left to evade incoming anti-aircraft fire, and sending the rival squadron crashing down to lock in the win. EA lists it under the Top Gun Limited Time Event as one of two new themed modes, alongside Carrier Strike, and it arrived on August 18. EA did not publish squad sizes, round structure, or an end date for the event.

    TipEA files this under REDSEC while Top Gun: Carrier Strike is the multiplayer mode, so look under REDSEC rather than the multiplayer list. It sits inside a Limited Time Event and EA gave no end date, so do not count on it sticking around. The jets are two-seaters EA pitches as bring-your-wingman, so go in with someone you can coordinate with.

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  • CHANGETsuru Reefverified

    Tsuru Reef expanded with playable aircraft carriers

    Tsuru Reef now has playable aircraft carriers, which appear as part of the map in Conquest and Escalation but are only fully playable in Top Gun: Carrier Strike.

    Battlefield 6's biggest map got bigger, and aircraft carriers are now part of the playspace.

    • Tsuru Reef, described by EA as the biggest Battlefield 6 map, has been expanded with playable aircraft carriers that open new combat spaces and support the reimagined return of Carrier Strike. The carriers appear as part of the environment in Conquest and Escalation, while full carrier gameplay is exclusive to Top Gun: Carrier Strike.
    • Portal also gained a mutator to enable the Conquest version of the Aircraft Carriers on Tsuru Reef, and the map was added to the Portal SDK for Custom Experiences. EA published no figures for how much larger the playspace is.

    TipQueue Top Gun: Carrier Strike if you want the carriers as actual playable ground, because in Conquest and Escalation they are environment. On Portal, a host has to switch on the new mutator to get the Conquest version of the carriers.

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  • NEWTop Gun Eventpartial

    Top Gun event adds Ace Medals and CJTF Helix

    The Top Gun event adds Ace Medals, earned from Event Challenges and spent on themed cosmetics, plus the CJTF Helix squad unit and two new modes, all for a limited time only.

    A limited-time crossover event with its own currency, cosmetics and squad unit, live only while it runs.

    • EA calls Top Gun its biggest seasonal event yet, running across Battlefield 6 and REDSEC, with the new content unlocking at 12:00 UTC on 18 August. Event Challenges award Ace Medals, a limited-time currency that can be spent on Top Gun-themed cosmetics in the Event menu. The event also introduces CJTF Helix, a new squad unit inspired by Top Gun characters, alongside the new modes Top Gun: Carrier Strike and Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep. The Season 4 roadmap names it a Limited Time Event and EA published no end date, so if you are reading this after it closed, the Event Challenges and Ace Medals are no longer there to earn.

    TipWhile the event is running, Ace Medals are spent on Top Gun cosmetics in the Event menu, so look at what is stocked there before deciding which challenges to chase. EA calls them a limited-time currency and published nothing about what happens to an unspent balance, so spend what you earn instead of banking it.

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  • FIXJetsverified

    Jet landing gear, controls and rocket fixes

    Jets take off, land and taxi more steadily, lock-on rockets no longer push or damage your own jet, and the Precision Bomb now tracks laser-designated targets.

    Take-off and landing are steadier, and firing lock-on rockets no longer shoves or damages your own jet.

    • All jet landing gear physics have been improved, which EA says gives better control during take-off, landing and taxiing, and jet control surface movement has been increased for a more realistic visual response during flight. Firing lock-on rockets from a jet no longer causes unintended aircraft movement or damage. The Fighter Jet's Precision Bomb can now track laser-designated targets as intended, and the Su-57's R-73 now fires the correct projectile. EA published no figures for any of these.

    TipStop flying around the old lock-on rocket kick, because firing no longer moves or damages the jet, so you can hold your line through the shot. The Precision Bomb is also worth re-learning with a squadmate designating targets now that it tracks lasers as intended.

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  • CHANGECountermeasuresverified

    Anti-air now scores, and countermeasures work more reliably

    You now earn score for forcing enemy aircraft to use countermeasures and missiles react faster to flares, and the RCB-90 Patrol Boat's guided missile can now be diverted by flares once it is self-guiding.

    Forcing a pilot to burn flares now pays out, and missiles respond to those flares more consistently.

    • A new score event has been added for forcing enemy aircraft to deploy countermeasures, which EA says gives clearer feedback and rewards effective use of anti-aircraft gadgets. Missiles now react more quickly to countermeasures deployed by their target, described by EA as improving the consistency of countermeasure effectiveness. Separately, the RCB-90 Patrol Boat's Aim-Guided Missile can now correctly be diverted by flares once it enters its self-guidance phase. EA published no figures for any of these changes.

    TipKeep firing launchers at aircraft you cannot realistically kill, since forcing the flares now scores on its own. In an RCB-90, wait until a target has burned its countermeasures before committing the Aim-Guided Missile, because flares can now divert it during self-guidance.

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  • FIXMap boundariesverified

    Map boundaries redrawn and rooftop spots closed

    Rooftop exploits on Cairo Bazaar and Manhattan Bridge are closed, the area around Objective D on Manhattan Bridge can be reached again, and spawns on several maps are in safer spots.

    Rooftop exploit spots on Cairo Bazaar and Manhattan Bridge are closed, and spawns moved on five maps.

    • The playable area on Cairo Bazaar has been reshaped, with additional out-of-bounds zones added to prevent access to unintended rooftops and exploitable buildings. Several map exploits have been closed, including unintended rooftop access on Cairo Bazaar and Manhattan Bridge. Out-of-bounds boundaries on Manhattan Bridge have been updated to make the intended gameplay space around Objective D accessible again.
    • Spawn points have been adjusted across Manhattan Bridge, Eastwood, Saints Quarter, Contaminated and Siege of Cairo to prevent players from spawning inside environmental objects and to place them in more protected locations.
    • Collision has been improved across multiple maps to reduce cases where players could become stuck or be shot through walls.

    TipIf your Cairo Bazaar routine started with a climb, check the boundary warning before you commit, because the playable area is smaller and some buildings are now off limits. Manhattan Bridge went the other way: the space around Objective D is playable again, so expect contact from ground that used to be empty.

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  • NEWUSS Grantpartial

    Crashed Carrier POI added to Fort Lyndon

    USS Grant is a new Crashed Carrier POI off the Fort Lyndon coast in Battle Royale with better loot than standard POIs, which gives squads a reason to drop on the coastline early.

    A downed US carrier off the Fort Lyndon coast, holding better loot than a standard POI.

    • USS Grant is a US aircraft carrier that was brought down off the coast of Fort Lyndon, adding an all-new Crashed Carrier POI to Battle Royale where squads can drop in and contest the deck. EA says it offers higher-value loot than standard POIs on the map, giving squads another reason to target the coastline early. EA also said it would be marked as a High Value Zone for the first few weeks after launch to make it easier to spot when deploying, so that tag was time-limited from the start. EA published no figures for how much better the loot is.

    TipEA only promised the High Value Zone marker for the first few weeks after launch, so do not count on the game flagging the wreck when you deploy - learn where it sits on the Fort Lyndon coastline first. EA's own note says the loot is the draw, so plan for company on the deck rather than a quiet landing.

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  • NEWAirplane Control Assistverified

    New Airplane Control Assist option added

    Airplane Control Assist is a new, easier way to fly that steers the plane toward the centre of your camera view and handles pitch, roll and yaw for you.

    A new option steers the aircraft towards the centre of your camera view and manages pitch, roll and yaw.

    • Game Update 1.4.2.0 adds Airplane Control Assist, which EA describes as an alternative, more approachable way to pilot airplanes. The vehicles section of the changelog says it guides the aircraft towards the centre of the camera view while automatically managing pitch, roll and yaw. EA published no figures for it and does not say where the option sits in the menus.

    TipIf you gave up on flying in Battlefield 6, this is the update to try again, because you point the camera where you want to go and the assist manages pitch, roll and yaw for you. EA does not name the menu it lives in, so look for it in your options before you take an airplane rather than mid-flight.

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  • CHANGEVehiclesVehiclesverified

    Vehicles are no longer immobilised by mines when outside the blast radius

    Vehicles are no longer immobilised by mines when outside the blast radius.

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  • NEWADS Dispersion Crosshairverified

    New ADS dispersion crosshair shows weapon bloom

    The new ADS Dispersion Crosshair is an optional reticle that grows as your shots spread while aiming, on by default only in the Firing Range but available in multiplayer too.

    An optional reticle that grows while you hold the trigger in aim down sights, showing how inaccurate your weapon has become.

    • EA has added an option called ADS Dispersion Crosshair, an indicator representing the weapon's current dispersion (also called bloom or spread) while aiming down sights. Shooting with an automatic weapon makes the shape grow, communicating that the weapon is becoming inaccurate, and moving also shows how accuracy is affected. It lives under HUD/CROSSHAIR and is enabled by default in the Firing Range only, but it can be turned fully off or enabled in multiplayer experiences. It comes with its own opacity slider and colour picker.
    • EA states the intention is to help players understand how dispersion works and improve their shooting technique with that mechanic in mind.

    TipThe Firing Range is the one place it is already on, so hold a long automatic burst there and then repeat it while moving to see how far the shape opens up in each case. If you want it in a real match you have to enable it yourself under HUD/CROSSHAIR, where its own opacity slider and colour picker let you tune how visible the indicator is.

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  • CHANGESniper Riflespartial

    Sniper ADS smoothed out for non-Recon classes

    Sniper rifles on non-Recon classes now scope in more smoothly with less jitter, but they still carry the quickscoping penalty compared with Recon.

    Sniper rifles on any class other than Recon scope in more consistently, but the quickscoping penalty stays.

    • The 1.4.2.0 WEAPONS changelog states that sniper rifles used by non-Recon classes now transition into aim down sights more smoothly and apply the intended aim offset immediately, reducing jitter. EA describes the change as preserving the intended quickscoping penalty compared with Recon, so that penalty is still in place. No figures were published for the aim offset, the transition, or the size of the penalty.

    TipIf you dropped the sniper on a non-Recon class because scoping in felt inconsistent, it is worth another look, since the jitter is the part that was fixed. The off-class quickscope penalty is explicitly unchanged, so keep playing it as a hold-still, pre-aimed weapon rather than a flick weapon.

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  • FIXGadgetsverified

    Tracer Dart lock-ons restored, plus three gadget changes

    Lock-on launchers can once again lock onto targets marked by the TRCRv2 Tracer Dart, and Defibrillator charges now fully refill while swimming.

    Targets marked with the TRCRv2 Tracer Dart can be locked onto by lock-on launchers again, as intended.

    • Targets marked with a TRCRv2 Tracer Dart can now be locked onto correctly by lock-on launchers, restoring the intended interaction between the two gadgets. Defibrillator charges now fully replenish while swimming. The CSB IV EOD Bot's Repair Tool now benefits from the Overheat Control Field Upgrade, and Supply Bags now break glass correctly when thrown through it. EA published no figures for any of the four.

    TipMark a target with the TRCRv2 Tracer Dart before you swap to a lock-on launcher, since the notes name that pairing as working again. If you run the CSB IV EOD Bot, re-check Overheat Control in your Field Upgrade slot, because its Repair Tool now benefits from it.

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  • FIXRCB-90verified

    Laser designation now works with the Patrol Boat

    Mortar crews on the Patrol Boat and the Deployable Mortar can now see laser-designated targets, and the RCB-90 can now be lased, with its guided missile giving a proper lock-on warning.

    Laser-designated targets now show up for mortar crews, and the RCB-90 itself can finally be lased as intended.

    • Laser-designated targets are now visible while using the Patrol Boat Mortar and Deployable Mortar, which EA says lets Recon players coordinate fire support more effectively. The RCB-90 Patrol Boat can now be laser designated as intended. Its Aim-Guided Missile now appears correctly in the Killcard and provides the intended lock-on warning when targeting an enemy, and it can be diverted by flares once it enters its self-guidance phase. Naval Mine visual states on the Patrol Boat also remain synchronised for all players.

    TipRecon can now spot for a squadmate sitting on the Patrol Boat Mortar or a Deployable Mortar, because the lased target is visible to whoever is firing it. Going the other way, your Aim-Guided Missile now warns the target it is locked, so expect flares and evasion where a launch used to land quietly.

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  • NEWPortal Custom Lobbiespartial

    Custom Lobbies arrive in Portal as an early implementation

    Portal Custom Lobbies let hosts assign teams, pick maps and turn on Spectating for Battle Royale Quads and Conquest, but both features are still early and Spectating is less reliable.

    Portal can now host organised matches with assigned teams and spectators, but EA calls it an early implementation.

    • Custom Lobbies are now available through Portal as an early implementation designed primarily for organised and competitive communities. They are available for Battle Royale Quads and Conquest, and hosts can assign players to specific teams, select compatible maps, and enable Spectating. EA states that both Custom Lobbies and Spectating remain works in progress, with Spectating in particular currently subject to more noticeable limitations and reliability issues. The notes do not say which maps count as compatible or what the Spectating limitations are.

    TipIf you are organising a scrim, test Spectating before match day - EA singles it out as the least reliable part, and only Battle Royale Quads and Conquest are supported.

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  • FIXUnderwater combatverified

    Fatal damage while drowning no longer blocks revives

    Teammates downed in water now float and can still be revived when drowning and other fatal damage hit at the same time, and underwater animations and audio are smoother.

    A teammate downed in water no longer sinks or ends up impossible to revive.

    • Soldiers no longer enter an unrevivable state when taking fatal external damage and drowning damage at the same time, and they now float correctly when transitioning to the downed state in water instead of sinking to the bottom.
    • New first-person and third-person animations were added for swimming below the surface, first-person animations were added for exiting a vehicle underwater, and arm animations are more consistent when swapping weapons while swimming forwards.
    • The transition between above-water and underwater views was improved when a vehicle enters the water, and underwater audio behaviour was polished with smoother transitions between above-water and underwater states. EA published no figures for any of these changes.

    TipIf a squadmate goes down in the water, look on the surface rather than the seabed - downed teammates now float there, so the revive is actually reachable. A water fight that used to write a teammate off is now worth swimming back for.

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  • FIXMatch Grade Ammopartial

    Match Grade Ammo damage fixed, VSSM limb damage adjusted

    Match Grade Ammo now does its full damage to swimming soldiers and no longer loses damage on the M2010 ESR and SVK-8.6, and the VSSM's limb damage was adjusted and an unintended recoil modifier removed from its barrels.

    Match Grade Ammo now does its intended damage to swimmers and stops shorting the M2010 ESR and SVK-8.6.

    • The WEAPONS changelog corrects Match Grade Ammo twice: it now deals the intended damage against swimming soldiers, and on the M2010 ESR and SVK-8.6 it no longer applies unintended damage reductions.
    • Separately, VSSM limb damage multipliers have been adjusted, with EA stating neither the direction nor any figures.
    • An unintended recoil modifier has also been removed from VSSM barrel attachments.

    TipIf you run Match Grade Ammo on the M2010 ESR or SVK-8.6, treat your old kill timings as out of date, because those two were losing damage they were not supposed to lose. VSSM arm and leg hits are worth re-testing yourself, since EA adjusted the limb multipliers without saying which way they moved.

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  • FIXSoldier and netcodePlayerverified

    Players are no longer thrown from ladders if they are picked up while entering or exiting the climbing stance

    Players are no longer thrown from ladders if they are picked up while entering or exiting the climbing stance.

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  • CHANGESoldier and netcodePlayerverified

    The Recon UAV can no longer be called in multiple times from a single use

    The Recon UAV can no longer be called in multiple times from a single use.

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  • FIXVehiclesVehiclesverified

    ALM-93 Lock-Guided AA Missile projectiles no longer have unintended collision behaviour

    ALM-93 Lock-Guided AA Missile projectiles no longer have unintended collision behaviour.

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  • FIXWeaponsWeaponsverified

    The BROD 3 now uses the correct zoom level with the 3.00x Thermal Sight

    The BROD 3 now uses the correct zoom level with the 3.00x Thermal Sight.

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  • CHANGEMaps and modesMaps & Modesverified

    M-COMs that are already armed when Overtime begins no longer explode immediately

    M-COMs that are already armed when Overtime begins no longer explode immediately.

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  • CHANGEMaps and modesREDSEC · Mapverified

    A Weapon Cache at the Golf Course has been moved to prevent players from becoming trapped between a wall and an opened Safe

    A Weapon Cache at the Golf Course has been moved to prevent players from becoming trapped between a wall and an opened Safe.

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  • FIXMaps and modesREDSEC · Modesverified

    Tank eliminations in Gauntlet: Rodeo now award the correct number of points

    Tank eliminations in Gauntlet: Rodeo now award the correct number of points.

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  • FIXEF88Progressionverified

    Weapon statistics now update correctly for the EF88, BROD, and VSSM

    Weapon statistics now update correctly for the EF88, BROD, and VSSM.

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  • FIXRailway to GolmudMaps & Modesverified

    The Objective E M-COM on Railway to Golmud is now correctly aligned with the terrain in Obliteration

    The Objective E M-COM on Railway to Golmud is now correctly aligned with the terrain in Obliteration.

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  • FIXHagental BaseMaps & Modesverified

    Hagental Base: Capture areas have been adjusted to prevent objectives from being captured from the sewers

    Hagental Base no longer lets players capture objectives from the sewers, get killed through walls near Objective B or get stuck behind crates near Objective D, and Objective A's boundary lines in Sector 2 are clearer.

    • Capture areas have been adjusted to prevent objectives from being captured from the sewers.
    • Players can no longer be eliminated through walls near Objective B.
    • Players no longer become stuck behind crates near Objective D.
    • Visual boundary lines for Objective A in Sector 2 have been improved in Operations and Breakthrough.
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  • CHANGEUI & HUDUI & HUDverified

    Pinging from a vehicle now places the ping where the player is aiming instead of directly in front of the vehicle

    Pinging from a vehicle now places the ping where the player is aiming instead of directly in front of the vehicle.

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  • CHANGEAIAIverified

    Bot soldiers now prioritise nearby vehicles over swimming from their HQ when travelling to nearby objectives

    Bot soldiers now prioritise nearby vehicles over swimming from their HQ when travelling to nearby objectives.

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  • FIXMaps and modesREDSEC · Modesverified

    The Bradley tank now spawns correctly in the Gauntlet: Rodeo mission

    The Bradley tank now spawns correctly in the Gauntlet: Rodeo mission.

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  • FIXSoldier and netcodePlayerverified

    Soldiers no longer twitch when standing on an inclined surface while being struck by a wave

    Soldiers no longer twitch when standing on an inclined surface while being struck by a wave.

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  • CHANGESoldier and netcodePlayerverified

    Weapon flashlights and lasers can no longer be toggled with a controller while the Pause menu is open

    Weapon flashlights and lasers can no longer be toggled with a controller while the Pause menu is open.

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  • CHANGEMaps and modesMaps & Modesverified

    Heavy smoke effects and level-of-detail transitions have been optimised to reduce GPU performance spikes

    Heavy smoke effects and level-of-detail transitions have been optimised to reduce GPU performance spikes.

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  • FIXSoldier and netcodeREDSEC · Playerverified

    Supply Drops now fall through the air in the correct orientation

    Supply Drops now fall through the air in the correct orientation.

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Full patch notes from EA

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  • On Tuesday, August 18, Game Update 1.4.2.0 goes live for Battlefield 6 and REDSEC, bringing the Top Gun event, the return of Wake Island, the expanded Tsuru Reef, two new fighter jets, the Interdictor sniper rifle, a new Crashed Carrier POI in Fort Lyndon, and new aerial experiences across Carrier Strike and Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep.
  • At 08:00 UTC, players will be able to download the update across all platforms and jump in with the latest gameplay changes, including improvements to vehicles, weapons, gadgets, maps and modes, UI and HUD, Portal, audio, AI, and underwater gameplay.
  • At 12:00 UTC, the new content in this update becomes available. Take flight in the F/A-81F Super Spectre and F-74A Seacat, fight for control of the skies in Top Gun: Carrier Strike and Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep, experience the legendary return of Wake Island, and earn new Top Gun-themed rewards through Event Challenges.
  • From August 18-25, Battlefield 6 will also be free to play for a limited time*, giving players access to six modes across four maps, including Tsuru Reef, Wake Island, Cairo Bazaar, and Hagental Base. Times listed may vary and are subject to change.

NEW CONTENT › Top Gun Event

  • Be the best of the best. Battlefield 6 joins forces with Top Gun for its biggest seasonal event yet, bringing new aerial warfare experiences across Battlefield 6 and REDSEC.
  • Take flight in the F/A-81F Super Spectre and F-74A Seacat, two new two-seat fighter jets built for pilots and their wingmen. Battle across the skies in Top Gun: Carrier Strike and Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep, experience the return of Wake Island, and complete new Event Challenges to earn Ace Medals, a limited-time currency that can be spent on Top Gun-themed cosmetics in the Event menu.
  • The event also introduces CJTF Helix, a new squad unit inspired by iconic Top Gun characters. Master the skies and prove you are the best of the best.

NEW CONTENT › New Map

  • Wake Island: This legendary island returns. All-out warfare shatters the tranquillity of an isolated Pacific paradise as infantry, vehicles, and aircraft battle across its distinctive coastal terrain.
  • Defend the shoreline, demolish reinforced positions with C-4, take advantage of the offshore aircraft carrier, and maximize every move across this deceptively scenic battlefield.

NEW CONTENT › Tsuru Reef Expansion

  • The biggest Battlefield 6 map is getting even bigger. Tsuru Reef has been expanded with playable aircraft carriers, opening new combat spaces and supporting the reimagined return of Carrier Strike.
  • Battle across land, sea, and air in the expanded Tsuru Reef playspace. Aircraft carriers appear as part of the environment in Conquest and Escalation, while full carrier gameplay is exclusive to Top Gun: Carrier Strike.

NEW CONTENT › New Mode

  • Top Gun: Carrier Strike: Carrier Assault returns as a reimagined combined-arms experience where infantry, naval, and aviation squads must work together to destroy the enemy aircraft carrier.
  • Ground forces must break through the opposition and secure the path forward, while naval units support the assault and aviators fight for control of the skies. Victory is secured by successfully breaching and destroying the opposing carrier.

NEW CONTENT › New Fort Lyndon POI

  • USS Grant is a US aircraft carrier that was brought down off the coast of Fort Lyndon, creating an all-new POI for Battle Royale.
  • Drop into this Crashed Carrier to contest a new high-value combat space. This new area features higher-value loot than standard POIs on the map and will be tagged as a High Value Zone for the first few weeks, making it easier to identify when deploying.

NEW CONTENT › New REDSEC Mode

  • Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep: Take to the skies with your wingman in a jets-only Gauntlet experience built around high-intensity aerial combat.
  • Pilot the new two-seat fighter jets, eliminate rival squadrons, evade incoming anti-aircraft fire, and send the opposing team crashing down to secure the win.

NEW CONTENT › New Vehicles

  • F/A-81F Super Spectre: Bring your wingman into battle with this two-seat Top Gun fighter jet. Built for aerial superiority and precision strikes, the Super Spectre allows pilots and co-pilots to work together to dominate the skies and attack targets below.
  • F-74A Seacat: Adapt to every flight and every fight with this two-seat Top Gun fighter jet. Its variable-sweep wings adjust during flight, giving pilots a distinctive aircraft built for speed, maneuverability, and aerial combat.

NEW CONTENT › New Weapon

  • Interdictor: Take aim with the longest-range sniper rifle in Battlefield 6. Designed for extreme-distance engagements, the Interdictor gives skilled marksmen the precision needed to eliminate exposed targets, including aviators in aircraft cockpits. The Interdictor can be unlocked through the Battle Pass.

NEW CONTENT › Battlefield 6 Free Trial

  • From August 18-25, Battlefield 6 will be free to play for a limited time.*
  • Fight across six modes and four maps, including Tsuru Reef, the returning Wake Island, Cairo Bazaar, and Hagental Base. Take control of the skies in Top Gun: Carrier Strike, battle across land, air, and sea, and create your next legendary Only in Battlefield moment.
  • Download, squad up, and play free for one week.

Major Updates for 1.4.2.0

  • Top Gun Takes Flight: The Top Gun event arrives with the return of Wake Island, an expanded Tsuru Reef, Top Gun: Carrier Strike, Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep, the CJTF Helix squad unit, new Event Challenges, themed rewards, and a limited-time currency.
  • New Aircraft and Weaponry: Take control of the new two-seat F/A-81F Super Spectre and F-74A Seacat fighter jets alongside a wingman, or engage targets at extreme range with the new Interdictor sniper rifle.
  • Carrier Assault Returns: The iconic mode returns, reimagined as Top Gun: Carrier Strike. Land, naval, and aviation squads must work together to break through enemy lines, seize the opposing aircraft carrier, and bring it down while defending against threats across land, sea, and air.
  • Vehicle and Aerial Combat Improvements: New Airplane Control Assist offers an alternative, more approachable way to pilot airplanes, alongside improvements to jet landing gear, flight animations, projectile presentation, Patrol Boat weapons, laser designation, countermeasure interactions, vehicle audio, and underwater transitions.
  • Player, Weapon and Gadget Polish: Underwater movement and animations, weapon swapping, revive and death behaviour, weapon statistics, optics, Match Grade Ammo, lock-on launchers, Tracer Darts, Defibrillators, and the CSB IV EOD Bot have been updated for greater consistency.
  • Portal Expands with Custom Lobbies: Portal introduces Custom Lobbies for Battle Royale Quads and Conquest, alongside Tsuru Reef SDK support, Wake Island for Verified Experiences, new vehicles and assets, expanded Ring of Fire controls, improved capture point functionality, and additional creator tools.
  • REDSEC, Audio and AI Improvements: Battle Royale expands Fort Lyndon with the new Crashed Carrier POI, alongside updates to mission presentation, Victory Presentations, supply drops, scoring, subtitles, and pre-round information across Battle Royale and Gauntlet. AI also gains support for the new aircraft and boats in REDSEC, while audio improvements enhance underwater transitions, jet reactivity, vehicle radios, and objective interactions.

PLAYER

  • A new score event has been added for forcing enemy aircraft to deploy countermeasures, providing clearer feedback and rewarding effective use of anti-aircraft gadgets.
  • Arm animations are now more consistent when swapping weapons while swimming forwards.
  • Bubble effects no longer appear unintentionally on soldiers after spawning.
  • New first-person and third-person animations have been added for swimming below the surface.
  • Players are no longer thrown from ladders if they are picked up while entering or exiting the climbing stance.
  • Soldier animation transitions now begin from the correct position, reducing unnatural blending between animations.
  • Soldier bodies now use the correct sinking animation in water.
  • Soldier bodies should now behave as intended when dying on ladders.
  • Soldiers no longer enter an unrevivable state when taking fatal external damage and drowning damage at the same time.
  • Soldiers no longer twitch when standing on an inclined surface while being struck by a wave.
  • Soldiers now float correctly when transitioning to the downed state in water instead of sinking to the bottom.
  • Spray Paint placement performance has been optimised.
  • Spray Paints no longer bleed through surfaces behind their intended placement.
  • Spray Paints now appear correctly on additional supported objects.
  • Spray placement has been improved across multiple surface types for more consistent visual presentation.
  • The death camera now rotates correctly towards the player responsible for the elimination.
  • The pen used during the revive sequence now remains correctly positioned when the player begins aiming around.
  • The Recon UAV can no longer be called in multiple times from a single use.
  • Weapon flashlights and lasers can no longer be toggled with a controller while the Pause menu is open.

VEHICLES

  • All Jet landing gear physics have been improved, providing better control during take-off, landing, and taxiing.
  • ALM-93 Lock-Guided AA Missile projectiles no longer have unintended collision behaviour.
  • A new assisted aircraft control option makes flying more approachable by guiding the aircraft towards the centre of the camera view while automatically managing pitch, roll, and yaw.
  • Firing lock-on rockets from a Jet no longer causes unintended aircraft movement or damage.
  • First-person animations have been added when exiting a vehicle underwater.
  • Jet control surface movement has been increased for a more realistic visual response during flight.
  • Laser-designated targets are now visible while using the Patrol Boat Mortar and Deployable Mortar, allowing Recon players to coordinate fire support more effectively.
  • Naval Mine visual states on the Patrol Boat now remain synchronised for all players.
  • The AGM-88 now uses the correct projectile model after being fired.
  • The Fighter Jet’s Precision Bomb can now track laser-designated targets as intended.
  • The Su-57’s R-73 now fires the correct projectile.
  • The transition between above-water and underwater views has been improved when a player’s vehicle enters the water.
  • Vehicle splashes now continue to display correctly when viewed from further away.
  • Vehicles are no longer immobilised by mines when outside the blast radius.

VEHICLES › RCB-90 Patrol Boat

  • The RCB-90 Patrol Boat’s Aim-Guided Missile can now correctly be diverted by flares once it enters its self-guidance phase.
  • The RCB-90 Patrol Boat’s Aim-Guided Missile now appears correctly in the Killcard.
  • The RCB-90 Patrol Boat’s Aim-Guided Missile now provides the intended lock-on warning when targeting an enemy.
  • The RCB-90 Patrol Boat can now be laser designated as intended.

GADGETS

  • Defibrillator charges now fully replenish while swimming.
  • Missiles now react more quickly to countermeasures deployed by their target, improving the consistency of countermeasure effectiveness.
  • Supply Bags now break glass correctly when thrown through it.
  • Targets marked with a TRCRv2 Tracer Dart can now be locked onto correctly by lock-on launchers, restoring the intended interaction between the two gadgets.
  • The CSB IV EOD Bot’s Repair Tool now benefits from the Overheat Control Field Upgrade.

WEAPONS

  • Additional presentation and attachment consistency improvements have been made to the EF88.
  • An unintended recoil modifier has been removed from VSSM barrel attachments.
  • Corrected an animation pose issue affecting the RPK-74M.
  • L115 muzzle attachment text now displays correctly.
  • Match Grade Ammo now deals the intended damage against swimming soldiers.
  • Match Grade Ammo on the M2010 ESR and SVK-8.6 no longer applies unintended damage reductions.
  • Mini Scout 50 mW Violet attachments now correctly adjust to the lower rail when used alongside larger optics.
  • Missing visual effects and material behaviour have been added to the EF88 and VSSM.
  • The BROD 3 now uses the correct zoom level with the 3.00x Thermal Sight.
  • The description for the 1/4x LPVO 5 sight now matches its intended behaviour.
  • The EF88 Canted Iron Sight icon now displays in the correct position.
  • The LMR27 no longer causes canted red dot sights and larger optics to clip into the first-person camera.
  • The NVO-228E’s left arm animation now displays correctly while reloading.
  • The VSSM 200mm Barrel now displays the correct weight value.
  • VSSM limb damage multipliers have been adjusted.
  • Sniper Rifles used by non-Recon classes now transition into aim down sights more smoothly and apply the intended aim offset immediately, reducing jitter while preserving the intended quickscoping penalty compared with Recon.

PROGRESSION

  • Vehicle Support Destroy Assists now correctly track which weapon was used to destroy the vehicle.
  • Weapon statistics now update correctly for the EF88, BROD, and VSSM.

MAPS & MODES

  • Collision has been improved across multiple maps to reduce cases where players could become stuck or be shot through walls.
  • Commander arrows on the Deploy Screen now animate correctly in Squad Obliteration.
  • Heavy smoke effects and level-of-detail transitions have been optimised to reduce GPU performance spikes.
  • M-COMs that are already armed when Overtime begins no longer explode immediately.
  • Out-of-bounds boundaries on Manhattan Bridge have been updated to make the intended gameplay space around Objective D accessible again.
  • Several map exploits have been closed, including unintended rooftop access on Cairo Bazaar and Manhattan Bridge.
  • Spawn points have been adjusted across Manhattan Bridge, Eastwood, Saints Quarter, Contaminated, and Siege of Cairo to prevent players from spawning inside environmental objects and to place them in more protected locations.
  • The Objective E M-COM on Railway to Golmud is now correctly aligned with the terrain in Obliteration.
  • The playable area on Cairo Bazaar has been reshaped, with additional out-of-bounds zones added to prevent access to unintended rooftops and exploitable buildings.

MAPS & MODES › Hagental Base

  • Capture areas have been adjusted to prevent objectives from being captured from the sewers.
  • Players can no longer be eliminated through walls near Objective B.
  • Players no longer become stuck behind crates near Objective D.
  • Visual boundary lines for Objective A in Sector 2 have been improved in Operations and Breakthrough.

UI & HUD

  • Aim-Guided Anti-Air Missiles on the Patrol Boat now use the correct inventory icon.
  • Attack Helicopter gunner weapons now use the correct inventory icons.
  • Custom bindings for zooming the Big Map in and out now work as intended.
  • Descriptions within the “Disruptor Training Path” now use the correct terminology.
  • Loading screen tips now appear correctly for Obliteration and Squad Obliteration
  • Lock-on launchers now display their locking UI correctly when targeting laser-designated locations.
  • Map, mode, and header information now appears correctly during the pre-game lobby and mission briefing.
  • Multiple clipping issues affecting character animations in the Loadout screen have been corrected.
  • Multiple cosmetic items now display the correct icons and information.
  • Pinging from a vehicle now places the ping where the player is aiming instead of directly in front of the vehicle.
  • Platform logos now display correctly on lobby screens.
  • Radio selection now displays only one checkmark at a time.
  • Returning to the Event menu after selecting “View Store Bundles” now navigates to the correct menu.
  • Reward presentation has been updated across the Battle Pass, Challenges, Player Card Collections, and Mastery Badges to make locked rewards and progression easier to understand.
  • Secondary weapon swap prompts in the Assault Loadout widget now display more clearly when another primary weapon is equipped in the gadget slot.
  • Store offer price tags now display details info consistently across different offer types.
  • Switching classes no longer unintentionally change the selected primary weapon.
  • Text no longer overlaps the image in the Battle Royale Quads Takeover tutorial.
  • The “Overheat Control” Training Path description has been updated to reflect the changes introduced in Season 3.
  • The Battle Pass purchase prompt now appears correctly.
  • The camera now focuses correctly on the selected decal when customising the Scout Helicopter.
  • The presentation of the final reward in the Event menu has been updated and now communicates its unlock state more clearly to the player.
  • The faction icon no longer overlaps the Career Rank icon during in-game character selection.
  • The Mastery Badges section now separates vehicles into Ground, Air, and Naval categories.
  • The muzzle attachment indicator now displays correctly when customising the SL9 with a Compensator equipped.
  • The Patrol Boat description in Loadouts has been updated for improved readability.
  • The water overlay no longer remains on screen after exiting a boat.
  • Training Grounds and information tiles have been updated to more clearly distinguish informational content from playable game modes.
  • Vehicle weapon naming, particularly for missiles, has been standardised to more clearly communicate their intended use across different vehicle types.
  • Weapon and gadget reward previews have been improved for several items in the Battle Pass and Store menus.

SETTINGS

  • Dev note: We're introducing a new option that allows an indicator that represents the current amount of Dispersion (AKA Bloom/Spread) that the weapon has when aiming down sight.
  • When shooting while aiming down sight with an automatic weapon, you will notice that the size of that shape increases which communicates that the weapon is becoming inaccurate. When moving, you can also see how the accuracy is affected.
  • The intention of this option is to help players understand how Dispersion functions and to learn to improve their shooting technique with that mechanic in mind.
  • The option called ADS Dispersion Crosshair can be found under HUD/CROSSHAIR and is by default enabled in the firing range only but can be fully turned OFF or enabled in any multiplayer experiences.
  • In addition, the option comes with its own opacity slider and color picker so that you can customize the visibility of the indicator to your liking.
  • (Mp4)(Comparison of ADS dispersion crosshair disabled and enabled while aiming through a scope from sprint to prone.)
  • A new crosshair option has been added to visualise weapon dispersion while firing in aim down sights. Enabled by default in the Firing Range, it can also be used in other Multiplayer experiences, with colour and opacity adjustable through the HUD options.
  • Client no longer crashes when backing out of the Settings menu under certain circumstances.
  • The “Weapon FOV” setting now correctly applies when set to “Narrow” after respawning.

PORTAL

  • A new mutator has been added to enable the Conquest version of the Aircraft Carriers on Tsuru Reef.
  • Capture point UI now appears for custom-placed capture points.
  • Creators hosting on dedicated servers can now send the Portal Log to the administrator’s client.
  • Custom Lobbies are now available through Portal as an early implementation designed primarily for organised and competitive communities. Available for Battle Royale Quads and Conquest, hosts can assign players to specific teams, select compatible maps, and enable Spectating. Both Custom Lobbies and Spectating remain works in progress, with Spectating in particular currently subject to more noticeable limitations and reliability issues.
  • Network messaging performance has been improved when running more than 1,000 looping OverTime actions.
  • Updated the behavior of the Height property on Combat Area linked volumes. Combat Areas with a non-zero Height now correctly treat players as out of bounds when they move above or below the defined volume. If your experience relies on infinite vertical bounds, set Height to 0 or adjust the Combat Area's placement accordingly.
  • Out-of-bounds tracking has been improved for different HQ and sector combinations.
  • Placeholder icons and names have been updated in the Portal Web App for Mobile Redeploy, GRT-CPS, XFGM-6D, M121 A2, AH-6 Little Bird, MD-350, Weapon Drop, and Mortar Strike.
  • Spawning an interactable object twice in the same location no longer causes the game to crash.
  • The “CapturePoint” asset now includes the “ActiveProxy” property.
  • The Delete key can now be used with Blockly subroutines.
  • The “HQ_PlayerSpawner” asset now includes the “PerformSafeSpawnChecks” property.
  • The “Modbuilder_FX_Crashsite_PalmMexican_Fire_01” asset now includes the “ObjId” property.
  • The “RingOfFire” asset now includes the "ColorMultiply" property.
  • The “VEH_Stationary_AutomaticAA” asset now includes the “FlagFriendlyAircraft”, “FriendlyLingerTime”, “FlagEnemyAircraft”, “EnemyLingerTime”, and “OnlyEngageOwnedTargets” properties.
  • The EOD Bot Arm melee weapon has been added to Portal and can be equipped using “mod.AddEquipment(player, mod.Gadgets.Melee_EOD_Bot_Arm)”.
  • The Portal Ring of Fire no longer displays a white line pointing towards its centre while the ring is hidden.
  • The Portal Ring of Fire now includes the “TargetRingLookAhead” variable, allowing creators to set how many seconds ahead the prediction ring displays its future position to players.
  • The RCB-90, F/A-81F Super Spectre, and F74A Seacat have been added to the Portal SDK.
  • Tsuru Reef has been added to the Portal SDK for Custom Experiences.
  • Wake Island has been added to Verified Experiences.

PORTAL › ViperStudioAndy’s Custom Conquest template has been updated to V12

  • Added configurable Random Day/Night percentages.
  • Improved Custom AI behavior and added scoreboard tracking.
  • Updated maps for 1.4.2.0.
  • Updated to use the official ticket UI, with a new end screen and optional timer UI.

PORTAL › ViperStudioAndy’s Custom Breakthrough template has been updated to V3

  • Added a Breakthrough prefab with 5 sectors and up to 3 objectives per sector.
  • Added a new End Game camera and invisible wall Area Trigger.
  • Added Gas Mask and Night Vision Goggles player toggles.
  • Added Night Mode and Random Day/Night toggles, including a configurable night spawn chance.
  • Added voice-over for capture point events.
  • Air Combat now uses the default Surrounding Combat Area logic.
  • Bots now equip flashlights during night matches (except Recon).
  • Capture Points are now automatically assigned to Team 2, and retreating enemies are pinged.
  • HQs can now be linked to sectors, with team colors managed automatically.
  • Improved capture UI performance, player UI handling, and reduced UI flickering.
  • Improved Custom AI spawning, behavior, and compatibility with default AI.

AUDIO

  • APC interior audio has been corrected.
  • Bomb-planting audio now stops correctly when the interaction is cancelled.
  • First-person sound effects have been added when a player’s vehicle enters the water.
  • Jet audio is now more reactive in both cockpit and exterior views, with enhanced airframe strain under g-force, dynamic wind that responds to flight manoeuvres, and additional afterburner audio.
  • Jets impacting water now play their sound effects as intended.
  • Underwater audio behaviour has been polished, with smoother transitions when moving between above-water and underwater states.
  • Urgency music timing has been corrected for Team Death Match, Squad Death Match, King of the Hill, and Domination.
  • Vehicle radio music is now more audible in third-person for players inside a vehicle with the radio enabled.

AI

  • Bot soldiers now prioritise nearby vehicles over swimming from their HQ when travelling to nearby objectives.

REDSEC › NEW POI

  • The battle on Fort Lyndon reaches the shoreline with USS Grant, a newly added Crashed Carrier POI for Battle Royale. This downed US aircraft carrier opens up a new coastal combat space where squads can drop in and contest the deck.
  • USS Grant offers higher-value loot than standard POIs, giving squads another reason to target the coastline early. For the first few weeks after launch, it will also be marked as a High Value Zone to make it easier to spot when deploying.

REDSEC › PLAYER

  • Supply Drops now fall through the air in the correct orientation.

REDSEC › MAP

  • A Weapon Cache at the Golf Course has been moved to prevent players from becoming trapped between a wall and an opened Safe.

REDSEC › MODES

  • Tank eliminations in Gauntlet: Rodeo now award the correct number of points.
  • The Bradley tank now spawns correctly in the Gauntlet: Rodeo mission.

REDSEC › UI & HUD

  • A mode-specific tutorial has been added for Battle Royale Solos.
  • Battle Royale mission HUD widgets are now correctly aligned and no longer overlap.
  • Character appearances in the Victory Presentation extraction cinematic for Battle Royale now correctly match each squad member’s Player Card and Stat Highlights.
  • Custom Weapon Drops have been adjusted to now display their interaction prompt within the intended viewing range and angle, and correctly deform the terrain when they land.
  • Mode Details for Gauntlet and Battle Royale can now be viewed from the pre-round lobby.
  • Rank Discrepancy warnings no longer appear on non-Ranked playlists.
  • RP earned in the previous match no longer briefly appears on the HUD at the start of the next Rookie match.
  • Subtitles now continue to appear correctly after dying in Gauntlet.
  • The Big Map now displays 3D building overlays correctly during the Battle Royale insertion phase.
  • The incorrect “Enemy squad locations compromised” notification no longer appears after performing a takedown in Battle Royale Solos.
  • The Repair Tool requirement prompt on Safes no longer appears through walls.
  • Unlock criteria text has been corrected for the “S3 Ranked Elite” and “S3 Eliminator” Weapon Charms.