Battlefield 6's developers have shared some details regarding how aim assist works in the game. The conversation may help to assuage concerns regarding FPS games having excessive aim assist, as well as Battlefield fans wondering how aim assist in Battlefield 6 would compare to how it worked in Battlefield 2042.
Battlefield fans don't have to wait much longer for the next game in the franchise to release. After beta tests and numerous leaks, Battlefield 6 is gearing up for its October launch, and players have shown a great deal of interest in the game, with the Battlefield 6 beta passing half a million concurrent players.
In a conversation with Well Played, Battlefield Studios Designer Matthew Nickerson and Technical Director Christian Buhl discussed the game, community feedback, and challenges faced. One aspect they touched on was aim assist, which is "inherited" from Battlefield 2042, but also considerably retooled. The developers are calling it "Aim Assist 2.0" and explained that aim assist in Battlefield 6 will be "very light," with the emphasis on assisting the player, but not replacing player input. The team added that they want players to feel as though they achieved their shots, rather than "some system or...
