A recently discovered Battlefield 6 glitch subtly disrupts players’ aiming after certain slides by altering the game’s bloom algorithm. This problem has been reported during the entire open beta phase and now appears improbable to be rectified before the conclusion of the ongoing Battlefield 6 test.
Bloom—alternately referred to as weapon spread or reticle bloom—is a gameplay feature in many contemporary shooters that introduces a level of randomness to aiming. Instead of ensuring bullets always land directly where aimed, bloom causes projectile trajectories to vary within a specific cone or uniquely shaped area around the crosshair, depending on how it’s implemented. This mechanic serves multiple purposes: it discourages indiscriminate automatic fire and introduces an aspect of unpredictability that many developers claim enhances realism and aids in balancing. Battlefield titles have historically utilized bloom in various forms, and the forthcoming sixth installment in the series continues this practice.
Battlefield 6 Beta Glitch Disrupts Bloom
An animation glitch in the current Battlefield 6 open beta has recently been unveiled that leads to persistent slide bloom, even when the player halts movement. The issue was first identified by well-known streamer Shroud, prompting further scrutiny by YouTuber TheXclusiveAce (via Insider Gaming). According to the content creator’s conclusions, interrupting the sliding animation in any manner can result in the game erroneously keeping the player in the sliding bloom state, significantly—and covertly—impairing their aiming capability.
Even Without a Slide Cancel, Battlefield 6 Slides Are Simple to Interrupt
Battlefield 6 movement mechanics do not feature a conventional slide cancel, akin to what is observed in recent Call of Duty games. Nonetheless, interrupting a slide is relatively common, as simply hitting uneven ground or geometry can trigger it. The sliding animation can also be terminated by jumping, a method that has gained traction during the open beta for making players more difficult to hit. Since there is no visual cue for the stuck sliding bloom state, most affected players are likely oblivious to their compromised aiming.
How To Resolve Stuck Sliding Bloom in Battlefield 6 Beta
According to TheXclusiveAce’s experiments, the stuck sliding bloom condition is semi-permanent. Specifically, it will continue after a canceled animation, even if the player remains still or crouches. However, it is reportedly possible to resolve the issue by executing an uninterrupted slide, which will prompt the game to apply the correct bloom state afterward.
The second Battlefield 6 open beta is set to wrap up in the early hours on Monday, August 18. With just over 24 hours left, the sliding bloom bug appears unlikely to be addressed before the test concludes, although it is expected to be fixed by the time the game officially launches on October 10.
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