Since its launch on October 10, 2025, Battlefield 6 has been met with enthusiasm from players, but it has also faced a significant issue related to weapon hit registration. Players have reported instances where bullets appear to hit enemies, causing blood splatters, but no damage is registered. This problem, dubbed the "Ghost Bullets" issue by the community, has been a source of frustration for many.

The hit registration problem in Battlefield 6 manifests in several ways. Players have shared clips showing bullets hitting enemies directly, with visible blood splatters, yet the enemies remain unaffected. This issue is not consistent and seems to be related to specific weapon and attachment combinations. For example, some players have experienced this problem with sniper rifles, while others have encountered it with assault rifles at close range.

In response to player feedback and numerous reports, Battlefield Studios has acknowledged the issue and has been working on a fix. On October 15, 2025, the development team released a hotfix aimed at addressing the hit registration problem. According to Principal Game Designer Florian Le Bihan, the issue was found to be related to certain weapon attachment combinations. The hotfix is designed to resolve known instances of this problem, and the team will continue to monitor the game's performance to ensure the issue is fully resolved.

While the hit registration fix is a significant step, Battlefield Studios has also made other adjustments to improve gameplay. These include changes to weapon ballistics, such as modifying the muzzle velocities of sniper rifles like the M2010 ESR and PSR, and introducing realistic drag effects for shotgun projectiles. Additionally, a bug affecting jump momentum, which caused unintended movement interruptions when certain weapons were equipped, has been resolved.

The community has been actively discussing the hit registration issue, with many players sharing their experiences and examples of the problem. Some have expressed relief that the developers are addressing the issue, while others have noted that the problem still persists in certain situations. The hotfix has been welcomed by the community, but players are eager to see further improvements and a complete resolution.