Battlefield 6’s November Update
Battlefield 6 is receiving a substantial new update on November 18, headlined by fresh content and significant gameplay tweaks directly influenced by community feedback. The 1.1.2.0 patch introduces a new map, a limited-time mode, and a crucial revert to the game’s aim assist mechanics that many players have been requesting.
The centerpiece of the “California Resistance” content drop is the new map, Eastwood. Set in Southern California, the map will be available across all game modes, including Conquest with full vehicle support. Joining it is Sabotage, a new limited-time mode focused on demolition, promising explosive, objective-based gameplay that leverages the franchise’s signature destructible environments.
However, the most impactful change for many players will be the adjustment to aim assist. Acknowledging player feedback that the post-launch tuning made long-range aiming feel “less smooth and harder to control,” the developers are fully reverting aim assist to its Open Beta settings. This move is intended to restore consistency and muscle memory for players, providing a “steadier, more reliable feel.” The update also brings general improvements to controller input latency and stick response.
Beyond these headline features, the update includes a broad sweep of enhancements:
- Weapon Tuning: A global reduction in weapon dispersion to make shooting feel more reliable, alongside specific recoil reductions for several marksman rifles.
- New Weapons: The DB-12 Shotgun and M357 Sidearm are being added to the arsenal.
- Portal Mode: The creative suite gets a new “Sandbox” map template and the popular Golf Cart vehicle for community creators.
- Bug Fixes: A massive list of fixes addressing everything from animation glitches and vehicle physics to UI inconsistencies and audio problems.
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The update is scheduled to go live on November 18 at 09:00 UTC, giving players a wealth of new content and refined mechanics to experience.