Battlefield 6 Winter Offensive Update
The final update for Battlefield 6 Season 1, the “Winter Offensive” patch released on December 9, has been met with significant player frustration. While the update added new content like the Ice Lock Empire State map and a range of gameplay improvements, it has also introduced severe performance issues for many players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The primary complaint revolves around persistent stuttering and frame rate drops. Numerous reports on social media and forums describe game-breaking performance problems that did not exist prior to the patch. Players with hundreds of hours of smooth gameplay now report experiencing stutters every few seconds, making the game difficult to play.
In addition to the stuttering, some players have encountered bizarre new bugs. One notable issue demonstrated in clips shows hit registration behaving erratically in the Firing Range, with shots registering on targets that clearly weren’t hit. This is particularly ironic as the official patch notes listed improvements to hit registration as a key feature of the update.
Worst possible timing 📉
— Trigger (@TriggerBF) December 9, 2025
Getting noticeable stuttering on the new #Battlefield6 update.
Zero performance issues in 400 hours playtime, and this happens right before Elite Series kicks off tomorrow 🙄
Please hotfix ASAP @Battlefield @DRUNKKZ3 @tiggr_ pic.twitter.com/Wy8i5bMumf
The developer, DICE, has acknowledged the problems. A principal game designer responded to reports online, confirming that the team is actively investigating the performance issues. This swift acknowledgment suggests a hotfix may be in development.
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The “Winter Offensive” update was intended to be a substantial positive step, bringing a new limited-time map, a melee weapon, and a long list of targeted fixes for soldier visibility, weapon handling, and game mode balance. However, the introduction of these new technical problems has overshadowed the new content for affected players.
With Season 1 now concluded, the community’s hope is for a rapid resolution to these issues before the anticipated start of Season 2, rumored for early 2026.