A recently uncovered Battlefield 6 glitch subtly sabotages player accuracy by maintaining slide-induced weapon bloom even after movement stops. This problematic behavior has apparently existed since the beta's launch and may not receive a fix before the testing phase concludes.

Bloom mechanics—alternatively called weapon spread or reticle bloom—represent a common feature in contemporary shooters that introduces controlled randomness to aiming. Instead of guaranteeing perfect shot placement, this system disperses projectiles within a designated area around the crosshair. Developers utilize bloom to discourage mindless automatic fire while adding realistic unpredictability and maintaining weapon balance. The Battlefield series has consistently implemented various bloom systems, and the upcoming sixth mainline installment continues this tradition.

The ongoing Battlefield 6 open beta contains an animation glitch that triggers lasting slide bloom effects, remaining active even when players cease movement. Prominent streamer Shroud first identified the issue, leading to detailed analysis by YouTuber TheXclusiveAce (reported by Insider Gaming). Testing reveals that any interruption to the sliding animation can trick the game into maintaining slide bloom conditions, secretly degrading aiming precision.

Unlike recent Call of Duty titles, Battlefield 6 doesn't feature traditional slide-cancel mechanics. However, slides frequently terminate prematurely through environmental collisions or uneven terrain. Many beta participants intentionally cancel slides by jumping—a tactic that improves evasion but potentially triggers the bloom bug. Since no visual indicators reveal the stuck bloom state, affected players often remain unaware of their compromised accuracy.

TheXclusiveAce's investigations suggest the erroneous bloom state persists through standing or crouching after an interrupted slide. However, executing a complete, uninterrupted slide reportedly resets the bloom mechanics to normal functioning.

With the second Battlefield 6 open beta scheduled to end on Monday, August 18, developers likely won't address this issue before testing concludes. Players can expect a resolution when the full game launches globally on October 10.