Ahead of the launch of Battlefield 6, DICE has outlined refinements to the game's movement mechanics, responding to feedback from the recent beta. Florian "DRUNKKZ3" Le Bihan, principal game designer, emphasized on X that these changes "are far from drastic," aiming to balance skill-based movement while addressing exploitative mechanics for a more polished and responsive experience.
One key adjustment targets players who frequently spam the jump button. According to Le Bihan, a penalty will now reduce jump height for consecutive jumps, discouraging repetitive jumping tactics seen in the beta. Additionally, the momentum gained from sliding into a jump has been tweaked to reduce its speed, aiming to maintain a fair and controlled pace during gameplay. Le Bihan clarified, however, that these changes are not intended to overhaul the system entirely. "Adding diminishing returns to jumping is what we're actually doing, an initial slide or an initial jumps will not be affected. We're still trying to retain depth to movement with some skill curve to it, just making sure it doesn't become insane," he stated.
Beyond these specific tweaks, DICE is focusing on broader improvements to movement responsiveness. Le Bihan noted, "Movement is also getting more responsive in general in places that have felt a bit clunky before. so there is a lot more that is getting quality improvements [and] polish in this same area." These10.0pt;">These enhancements aim to smooth out rough edges in the movement system, ensuring a more intuitive and fluid experience while preserving the depth that allows skilled players to shine.
In addition to movement changes, DICE has addressed other beta feedback. The Rush mode, tested with smaller 24-player lobbies for 12v12 matches, has been confirmed to remain at this size for launch, as the development team believes it optimizes the mode’s pacing and intensity. Furthermore, the M87A1 shotgun, which proved overly dominant in the beta, will be rebalanced to require more pellets to secure a kill, addressing concerns about its overpowering performance.
The Battlefield 6 beta was a significant milestone, reportedly attracting over 20 million players, making it the largest beta in the franchise’s history, according to estimates from research firm Oppenheimer. These adjustments reflect DICE’s commitment to refining the game based on player feedback to deliver a polished experience at launch.
Battlefield 6 is set to release on October 10, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. You can watch the multiplayer gameplay trailer for the game below:
