A newly identified Battlefield 6 bug sneakily breaks players' aim after select slides by messing with the game's bloom algorithm. The issue has reportedly been present throughout the open beta period and now seems unlikely to be fixed before the end of the ongoing Battlefield 6 test.
Bloom—also called weapon spread or reticle bloom—is a gameplay mechanic in many modern shooters that introduces a degree of randomness to aiming. Rather than having bullets always strike precisely where the player aims, bloom makes projectile paths vary within a defined cone or differently-shaped area around the crosshair, depending on the exact implementation. The mechanic serves several functions: it discourages spray-and-pray automatic fire and creates an element of unpredictability that many developers argue adds to realism and helps with balancing. Battlefield games have long incorporated bloom in some shape or form, and the upcoming sixth numbered entry in the franchise continues this trend.
An animation bug in the ongoing Battlefield 6 open beta has recently been discovered to cause persistent slide bloom, even if the player stops moving. The issue was initially spotted by popular streamer Shroud, prompting further investigation by YouTuber TheXclusiveAce (via Insider Gaming). According to the content...
