Battlefield 6 Players Discover Bizarre Drone Bug

A bizarre bug in Battlefield 6 has been discovered that lets players ride drones high into the sky. While the Battlefield 6 bug requires some planning, some amusing clips of it have already started to circulate on social media.

Battlefield 6 has been off to a strong start, with the game racking up some impressive player numbers in its first week. On Steam, the game achieved a concurrent player count of over 700,00 and continues to pull in hundreds of thousands of players daily. When accounting for all platforms, Battlefield 6 has reportedly sold over 7 million copies. While there have been some issues players wish to see the developers address, the launch of the next installment in the Battlefield franchise has been a hit with the gaming community. As players continue to jump into multiplayer matches, some unusual discoveries have already been made.

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Battlefield 6 Recon Drone Glitch

One of these bizarre discoveries involves the recon drone in Battlefield 6. As seen in a clip shared by CharlieIntel, players have learned how to stand on these drones and ride them upwards. It is worth noting that players need to use a sledgehammer; otherwise, they will fall off when the machine moves. Specifically, players can gain altitude while on the drone if they hit it with the sledgehammer. Humorously, this technique allows players to rise high above the battlefield. In the clip, the player even used the elevated position as a sniper perch, allowing them to get a few kills.

This appears to be an unintended glitch, meaning it could be patched soon. With this in mind, players will likely have a short time left to try it out. Additionally, the viability of the bug is limited as players must coordinate with an ally to deploy the drone in a favorable spot. Furthermore, while this exploit provides a higher vantage point over Battlefield 6's maps, it also leaves the player exposed to enemy gunfire. Regardless, the bug has the potential to create some hilarious highlights for Battlefield 6 players.

While this drone bug will likely be removed soon, it is far from the only thing on the development team’s radar. Since release, various updates have been rolled out that address community concerns. For example, a recent Battlefield 6 hotfix resolved some hit registration issues that players have encountered. Meanwhile, the developer has also updated the Conquest mode, among other things.

It will be interesting to see if Battlefield 6 can keep its momentum going, especially once Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 releases on November 14. While each new installment in the Call of Duty series attracts numerous fans, EA looks to be giving it some fierce competition this year. Time will tell what other unusual highlights from the latest Battlefield game will be shared online in the coming months.

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