Battlefield 6 Patch Fixes One of the Game’s Most Controversial Bugs DICE disables the IFV’s guided missile to finally address a major balance-breaking issue that’s frustrated pilots for weeks

In a long-awaited move, DICE has announced that it’s temporarily disabling the lock-on guided missile on the IFV tank in Battlefield 6 due to a critical bug that broke the vehicle’s countermeasure system.

The issue, which dates back to the game’s launch, caused the IFV’s missiles to ignore countermeasures from helicopters and jets, making air vehicles nearly defenseless. Players had been complaining about the bug for weeks, calling it one of the most unbalanced mechanics in the game.

According to DICE’s lead producer David Sirland, the fix will go live in next week’s update. While disabling the missile is a temporary solution, it’s expected to significantly improve gameplay balance in both Conquest and Escalation modes.

⚙️ The Bug That Divided the Battlefield Community

The exploit became especially notorious in Escalation mode, where each team gains more tanks as the match progresses. As a result, matches were flooded with IFVs equipped with bugged missiles that could shred aircraft before pilots even had time to react.

For over a month, frustrated players took to forums, Reddit, and YouTube to demand action — with Battlefield creator JackFrags even posting a viral video on the issue that reached over 800,000 views in under a week.

While other smaller bugs were addressed quickly, the silence around this specific issue only fueled community anger. Many players questioned why such a game-breaking problem wasn’t prioritized earlier.

💬 DICE Responds — But Fans Still Want More

Sirland confirmed that the fix is part of the next scheduled patch, but offered no clear explanation for why it took so long to respond to reports. The studio’s move to disable the missile entirely is being seen as a necessary — if overdue — solution to stop the bleeding while they work on a full fix.

The update is expected to restore fairer air combat across Battlefield 6, giving helicopter and jet players breathing room again. Still, the community remains vocal about wanting faster responses to critical gameplay issues moving forward.

🧩 A Step in the Right Direction

Disabling the guided missile is a major win for pilots and a sign that DICE is listening — but the broader conversation about bug management in Battlefield 6 isn’t over yet.

As players wait for the next patch to drop, one thing’s clear: this fix has the potential to rebalance the skies and rebuild a little trust between DICE and its community.