Investigating Inaccuracy Issues in Battlefield 6

Oct 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM

Since its launch, Battlefield 6 players have encountered numerous issues, ranging from slow progression and a problematic server browser to high CPU utilization. However, the most pressing concern highlighted by the community involves a fundamental flaw in hit registration, where shots frequently fail to connect despite clear visual indications of a hit.

A core mechanic in Battlefield 6 is 'bloom,' which introduces an accuracy penalty that increases bullet spread during continuous fire. While this feature is an intended design choice, particularly noticeable to players accustomed to the more precise gunplay of titles like Call of Duty, developer DICE is actively investigating reports that bloom is functioning beyond its design parameters. This suggests that the current level of inaccuracy experienced by players isn't solely due to the intentional bloom effect but is exacerbated by underlying technical glitches.

Over the past weekend, a surge of video clips shared by the player community vividly illustrated the extent of the problem. These clips showcased instances where firearms exhibited severe inaccuracy even at extremely close distances or failed to register hits with the first few rounds of a magazine—moments when weapon accuracy should typically be at its peak. The consensus among players and observers is that multiple bugs are likely contributing to these accuracy anomalies, extending beyond the intended effects of bloom to potentially encompass issues related to specific weapon attachments or player movement techniques.

The issue gained significant traction after Reddit user KaiKamakasi shared a particularly frustrating example of an accuracy bug, leading many to question the reliability of their in-game weapons. This specific clip prompted Florian Le Bihan, a game designer at DICE, to publicly solicit more examples of erratic hit registration. On October 13, Le Bihan acknowledged the problem on X (formerly Twitter), stating, \"We're currently investigating this issue. It is commonly observed with the target being visibly hit (blood splatters) but no damage is confirmed in the HUD (no hit indicator etc...).\"

Further investigation by DICE has already pinpointed at least one significant bug: a glitch that causes the initial bullets from a magazine to miss when a player fires shortly after crouching. Le Bihan clarified that this is just one piece of a larger puzzle, as two additional bugs are believed to be causing unintended and excessive bloom and dispersion. The development team is committed to resolving these issues and is also considering a broader re-evaluation and adjustment of the dispersion and bloom mechanics across all weapons.

Although official announcements regarding specific hotfix dates for accuracy concerns have yet to be made through Battlefield's primary communication channels, the urgency of the problem suggests that patches could be deployed within the coming weeks. DICE's proactive stance in addressing these critical gameplay issues, including a potential rebalancing of weapon bloom, aims to improve the overall player experience and restore confidence in the game's combat mechanics, ensuring a more consistent and fair engagement for all.