Battlefield 6 has had a surprisingly smooth launch, all things considered, but there are still game-breaking bugs and exploits that haven't been patched for almost a month. Looking back through TikTok, it's clear that the drone exploit has been possible since the pre-release multiplayer tests. This is a wild amount of time for an exploit this frustrating to still be in the game.
For those not in the know, the exploit involves using the sledgehammer and the recon drone to boost yourself into the sky, allowing you to parachute down onto rooftops. This is horrendous in Battlefield 6's already poorly balanced Breakthrough maps. Why has it taken EA so long to remedy this?
Some of the other game-breaking bugs in the game have also yet to be patched, as demonstrated by these silly screenshots.
The drone exploit is particularly bad in Breakthrough, as there are no air vehicles on the majority of the maps. This means players can access rooftops that would otherwise be inaccessible, giving them a massive advantage on both defense and attack. The worst maps for it are Siege Of Cairo and Manhattan Bridge, although it's also pretty terrible on Sobek City (but...
