DICE has outlined a clear two-patch roadmap for the remainder of Season 1, confirming new content drops, tuning updates, and long-term improvements set to arrive throughout 2025. The November schedule focuses on stabilizing gameplay, refining weapon balance, and adding new large-scale experiences for players on all platforms.
California Resistance Arrives on November 18
The first major mid-season update lands on November 18, introducing a mix of content, balance changes, and quality-of-life improvements.
New Content and Gameplay Additions
Players can expect several significant additions:
- A new large-scale map, Eastwood, built for open-field clashes and vehicle play.
- Sabotage, a limited-time objective-focused mode centered on coordinated attacks and defenses.
- A selection of new weapons and attachments, expanding both long-range and CQB loadout options.
Weapon and Aim Adjustments
A full weapon tuning pass focuses on reducing recoil and dispersion buildup during sustained fire, increasing consistency and tightening long-range engagements across multiple weapon classes.
Aim assist is also being shifted closer to values used during the open beta, offering smoother target acquisition without compromising precision.
Quality-of-Life Improvements
Additional upgrades include:
- Clearer challenge descriptions.
- New Fort Lyndon segments added to Portal for increased variety.
- Lighting adjustments across several maps to improve visibility when transitioning between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Winter Offensive Update Teased for December 9
The next patch, arriving on December 9, continues Season 1’s refinement cycle with vehicle tuning and mode adjustments.
Vehicle and Map Tuning
A full vehicle tuning pass aims to create more predictable handling, weapon feedback, and armor interactions.
Breakthrough and Rush are both receiving targeted adjustments, including:
- Mirak Valley capture zone improvements to reduce bottleneck choke points.
- Manhattan Bridge and Liberation Peak MCOM placements shifted for better flow and more viable attack approaches.
Long-Term Improvements Planned for 2025
Beyond the two upcoming patches, the developers are outlining broader goals for 2025. These longer-term priorities include:
Better Player Tools and Feedback Systems
Updates planned for later seasons include:
- UI and menu enhancements.
- Expanded stat tracking for weapons, classes, and match performance.
- Adjustments to hit registration for more consistent gunfights.
- Ongoing challenge reviews to reduce confusion and unnecessary grind.
- Improved social and group play features for smoother squad coordination.
Community-Driven Content Direction
DICE is also monitoring community feedback and Portal creations to guide future map diversity and gameplay shifts, signaling a continued push toward varied environments and more flexible content offerings in upcoming seasons.
