It has officially been a month since EA and developer Battlefield Studios released the latest entry in the Battlefield series and with another free update on the way, it just goes to show how dedicated its developers are to making this FPS shine.
Launching just last month, Battlefield 6 is the latest instalment in the long-running FPS franchise and is already considered one of the best entries in a long time.
Not only that but with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 now out in the world and being met with negative reviews due to numerous factors, including the use of AI, it seems as though Battlefield 6 has won this particular FPS war. However, that is mainly due to Battlefield Studios who is still regularly releasing free updates and patches for Battlefield 6 including one that launches today across all platforms.
The rather substantial update aims to make some changes to issues players have been reporting over the past month and is available across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Battlefield 6 update version 1.1.2.0 not only comes with various changes and improvements but it also welcomes a brand-new map called Eastwood which is reportedly based on a region of Southern California.
It also arrives alongside a new game mode called Sabotage which will be available for a limited time and a new shotgun known as the DB-12 and the sidearm M357.
There have also been some improvements to Battlefield 6’s aim assist.
Following this patch, the aim assist function should feel similar to the one included in the Battlefield 6 Open Beta as opposed to the full game after fans complained about the latter.
As a result, aiming will now be smoother than before.
Patch notes
Of course, the patch also introduces a series of bug fixes but if you want to see the full patch notes, you can see a sneak peek below.
- New Map: Eastwood. A map with the Southern California theme.
- Variations of this map will be available for all official modes.
- Conquest mode on this map will include tanks, helicopters, and the Golf Cart.
- New Time-Limited Mode: Sabotage. A themed event mode focused on demolition and counterplay.
- New Weapons: DB-12 Shotgun and M357 Trait Sidearm.
- Gauntlet mode to include a new mission type: Rodeo. This mission provides multiple vehicles for players to fight over and battle with each other with. Players earn bonus points for defeating enemies while in a vehicle.
- New feature: Battle Pickups. These powerful weapons will be available in specific experiences and Portal with limited ammunition but pack enough firepower to help turn the tide of battle in your favor.
- Portal updates:
- Sandbox map. This option will let Portal experience builders start with a more level playing field to bring their imagination to life.
- The Golf Cart vehicle is available for use in building experiences.
- Battle Pass: The California Resistance bonus path becomes available for a limited time.
- New underbarrel attachment: Slim Handstop, unlocked via Challenge.
- New feature coming later in the update: Battle Pickups. These powerful weapons will be available in specific experiences and Portal with limited ammunition but pack enough firepower to help turn the tide of battle in your favor.
The full patch notes for Battlefield 6 1.1.2.0 can be found here but be prepared, it’s a big one.
So there you have it, today’s free update will not only welcome brand-new content but tons of bug fixes to make your Battlefield 6 experience better than ever before.
