Battlefield 6 update 1.1.1.5 finally fixes the infamous Sledgehammer drone bug and provides weapon dispersion adjustments
Blog Andrew Joseph 10 Nov , 2025 0
EA and Battlefield Studios release patch notes for update 1.1.1.5 Battlefield 6 and Red Crossbrought various quality-of-life changes to weapons and vehicles, and finally fixed glitches with the Sledgehammer recon drone.
The team behind last month's new Battlefield game detailed everything coming in the new update in the patch notes Post to social media today. Ahead of the launch of Update 1.1.1.5 for Battlefield 6 and REDSEC tomorrow (November 11) at 1am PT/4am ET, it provides full details on adjustments related to weapon accuracy, vehicle countermeasures, and other bug fixes.
The most significant change is a fix for one of the most notorious bugs since Battlefield 6's launch: drone glitches. For starters, players have discovered that standing on top of a friendly XFGM-6D reconnaissance drone and hitting it with a sledgehammer will cause the device to fly upwards. For those looking to add a bit of comedy to their matches, it starts out as a silly activity but quickly evolves into an annoying way to exploit it, as players eventually learn that it can be used to reach otherwise unreachable vantage points.
Battlefield 6's Sledgehammer drone glitch will finally be fixed tomorrow, but that's far from the only change. The 1.1.1.5 update will also bring some adjustments to how vehicles operate. Both ground and air vehicle users will be pleased to know that glitches affecting the use of countermeasures such as flares have been fixed, which should result in more reliable protection against lock-on guided missiles. Bugs related to incorrect vehicle generation in Breakout and Conquest will also be fixed in tomorrow's update.
In addition to general fixes to battle royale match flow and progression, audio, and UI, infantry will notice less scatter when aiming after sprinting. It, along with other fixes related to player movement and shooting, should make players feel more accurate when moving.
Battlefield 6 launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series Recent highlights include An overhaul of progression that reduces the requirements for many of the tougher challengesalso Toned down the color of one of the most controversial skins ever released in Battlefield.
As we wait to see how the Battlefield 6 and REDSEC communities respond to Update 1.1.1.5, you can get a feel for how some of its loyal fans are feeling Nearly 15 years of measured multiplayer maps and Why another group of players started creating their own portal conquest map. You can also check out our 7/10 REDSEC Review and our 8/10 Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Game Review.
You can check out the full patch notes below.
Battlefield 6 Update 1.1.1.5 Patch Notes:
We're rolling out a quality of life update November 11, 09:00 UTCwhich improves vehicle combat reliability, weapon accuracy, battle royale match flow, and overall game stability.
Major updates for 1.1.1.5:
- Fixed a bug that allowed players to ascend and enter unintended areas by hitting it with a sledgehammer while standing on the XFGM-6D reconnaissance drone.
- Fixed an issue where lock-on guided missiles were not counterattacking as expected when encountering enemy countermeasures such as flares.
- Fixed an issue where vehicles would not spawn correctly in Breakthrough and Conquest.
- Fixed multiple battle royale issues affecting match flow, squad respawns, and end-of-round transitions.
- Progression, audio, and UI issues have been resolved, improving overall clarity, reliability, and immersion.
Change log
Players:
- Fixed an issue where dispersion would be higher than expected when going from sprinting to shooting in ADS.
- Fixed an issue where spread would incorrectly scale with movement speed and always assume the player was moving at maximum movement speed.
- Adjusted landing animation to reduce excessive camera and weapon movement while aiming, improving visual stability during and after landing. This update also resolves a situation where ADS targets could shift while sliding.
vehicle:
- Fixed an issue where lock-on guided missiles were not counterattacking as expected when encountering enemy countermeasures such as flares.
Gadgets:
- Fixed a bug that allowed players to ascend and enter unintended areas by hitting it with a sledgehammer while standing on the XFGM-6D reconnaissance drone.
Maps and modes:
- Fixed an issue where vehicles would not spawn correctly in Breakthrough and Conquest.
- Fixed an issue where matches would sometimes start with all zones and objectives activated at the same time.
- Fixed an issue in Siege of Cairo's Strike Point where destruction was not resetting at halftime.
User interface and heads-up display:
- Fixed an issue where vehicle customization locked anti-aircraft vehicle presets were not displaying their unlock criteria as expected.
progress:
- Fixed an issue where the shotgun weapon challenge “Kill 5 enemies with a shotgun without reloading” would not complete correctly.
- Fixed an issue where “Engineer Expert 3” mission progress was not saved correctly.
Portal:
- Fixed an issue where “SpawnLoot” would not spawn ammo or armor.
- Fixed an issue where players with community creation permissions set to Block could still access user-generated community experiences when the party leader was hosting a match.
Sound:
- Fixed an issue where activating the BF PRO radio channel via Commorose did not play any sound.
Red Cross
Players:
- Fixed an issue where Battle Royale (Quads) matches would not end after the last team was eliminated.
- Fixed an issue where being killed immediately after a mobile respawn could result in the squad being eliminated instead of resurrecting remaining teammates.
- Fixed an issue where players could get stuck in the top-down view of the map after redeploying.
- Fixed an issue where players were retained a second chance after redeploying and not transitioning to the end of round screen after their next elimination.
User interface and heads-up display:
- Fixed an issue where all squad members would display the same highlighted stats on the squad placement screen.
progress:
- Fixed an issue where Battle Royal Master Challenge 4 was not tracking progress correctly.
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