Battlefield 6 helicopter controls updated after beta

Battlefield Studios responds to beta feedback with planned changes to helicopter flight and anti cheat measures.

Battlefield 6 helicopter controls adjusted after beta feedback

Battlefield 6 open beta drew more than 500,000 players on Steam and over 5 million participants across platforms from August 7 to 11. The early reception was largely positive, but players flagged issues with helicopter controls. Lead producer David Sirland replied to a request on X about adopting the helicopter controls of Battlefield 4, saying this will not happen. He also said that a large pass on helicopter flight is in progress and coming after beta for testing.

Fans have strong opinions about the maps and the Secure Boot measure on PC. Secure Boot was not intended to be a silver bullet against cheaters. It is meant to be another tool in EA anti cheat efforts. The next phase of the open beta will run from August 14 to August 17, adding more maps and game modes. Battlefield 6 will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X S and PC on October 10.

The beta shows high engagement, which gives the developers a clear mandate to refine flight and map design. A major flight update after the beta signals a flexible approach to balancing complexity and accessibility. That flexibility helps with landing a strong launch, but it also raises expectations that the final game will feel markedly different.

Security features like Secure Boot reflect a broader trend in online games where security and playability must walk a careful line. Communicating clearly about what changes are tentative and what is final will matter, especially as players judge whether flight changes improve or complicate gameplay. The open beta momentum will hinge on meaningful improvements and transparent progress updates.

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The coming weeks will reveal how well the changes land with players.