Battlefield 6 Update 1.1.1.5 Patch Notes: Improvements to Redsec Match Flow, Squad Revives, and More
Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios have prepared one of the first major patches for Battlefield 6 since the launch of its free-to-play Redsec battle royale module. Update 1.1.1.5 brings a range of fixes across all of Battlefield 6, with a particular focus on balancing and enhancing the Redsec experience, including improvements to match flow, squad revives, and end-of-round transitions.
Battlefield 6 Update 1.1.1.5 Release Date
Set to launch on November 11, EA and Battlefield Studios have already released the full patch notes ahead of the update. While fixes span multiple modes, many changes directly address issues in Redsec, ensuring smoother gameplay and more reliable transitions at the end of matches.
Major Updates in 1.1.1.5
- Fixed an exploit where players could ascend to and access unintended areas by standing on the XFGM-6D Recon Drone and hitting it with the Sledgehammer.
- Corrected an issue where Lock-Guided Missiles were not properly countered by enemy countermeasures such as flares.
- Resolved vehicle spawning problems in Breakthrough and Conquest modes.
- Addressed multiple Battle Royale issues impacting match flow, squad revives, and end-of-round transitions.
- Improved progression tracking, audio, and UI for better clarity, reliability, and immersion.
Detailed Changelog
Player Fixes
- Reduced unintended increased weapon dispersion when moving from sprint to firing while aiming down sights (ADS).
- Fixed dispersion scaling to correctly factor in player movement speed instead of assuming maximum speed.
- Tuned landing animations to minimize excessive camera and weapon movement during and after landing, enhancing visual stability.
- Corrected ADS aim displacement issues when sliding.
Vehicle Fixes
- Lock-Guided Missiles now properly get countered when enemy flares are deployed.
Gadget Fixes
- Patched the exploit involving ascending via the XFGM-6D Recon Drone by hitting it with the Sledgehammer.
Maps & Modes
- Fixed vehicle spawn issues in Breakthrough and Conquest.
- Resolved problem where matches sometimes started with all sectors and objectives active simultaneously.
- Addressed an issue in Strikepoint on Siege of Cairo where destruction did not reset at halftime.
UI & HUD
- Anti-Air Vehicle presets in Vehicle Customisation now correctly display their unlock criteria.
Progression
- Shotgun weapon challenge “Kill 5 Enemies With a Shotgun Without Reloading” now completes correctly.
- Fixed an issue where progress on the “Engineer Specialist 3” assignment was not saving properly.
Portal
- “SpawnLoot” now correctly spawns Ammo and Armor.
- Players with community creation privileges set to Block can no longer access user-generated Community Experiences when hosted by a party leader.
Audio
- Activating the BF PRO Radio Channel through the Commrose now correctly plays sound.
Redsec-Specific Fixes
- Battle Royale (Quads) matches now properly end once the last team is eliminated.
- Fixed an issue where squads were eliminated instead of reviving remaining teammates when killed immediately after a mobile respawn completed.
- Resolved an issue where players could become stuck in a top-down map view after redeploying.
- Players now properly lose their Second Chance and transition to the End of Round screen after their subsequent elimination following redeploy.
Redsec UI & HUD
- Corrected the Squad Placement screen so that squad members no longer display the same highlighted stat.
Redsec Progression
- Fixed tracking for “Battle Royal Master Challenge 4” so progress is accurately recorded.
Conclusion
The Battlefield 6 Update 1.1.1.5 brings crucial bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements that enhance the overall gameplay experience, particularly within the Redsec battle royale mode. Players can look forward to more balanced matches, reliable squad revive mechanics, and smoother transitions both in and out of rounds.
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TJ Denzer
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