Weapon Sling Nerfed in Battlefield 6: Assault Class Gets Major Loadout Change

Alright, Battlefield fans, let’s talk Weapon Sling Gate. Yep, the beloved (and apparently overpowered) gadget for the Assault class has been nerfed ahead of the Battlefield 6 open beta, and honestly, it’s got the community buzzing louder than a helicopter in conquest mode.

What’s the Deal with the Weapon Sling?

For those who’ve spent less time obsessing over loadouts and more time actually touching grass (I see you, casual players), the Weapon Sling is a signature tool of the Assault class in Battlefield 6. Before the nerf, it allowed players to pack two primary weapons. Sounds incredible, right? Double assault rifles, sniper rifles, LMGs—whatever your heart desired, you could mix and match.

The idea was sound on paper, but turned out to be a little too good in practice. You know the type of “too good” I’m talking about. The kind that makes you think, “Uh, how did this make it past playtesting?” Turns out, the devs were thinking the same thing.

Why Was It Nerfed?

According to Battlefield Studios, feedback from the Battlefield Labs playtesters suggested the Weapon Sling was throwing the whole “class identity” concept out the window like an unwanted M67 grenade. The gadget’s flexibility made it feel like a cheat code for Assault players. Why focus on choosing specific weapons if you could just carry all of them?

The devs agreed. They issued a statement admitting that earlier iterations of the Weapon Sling “intruded on Class Identity” (which is nerd-speak for “it was broken”). Their solution? A nerf.

What Does the Nerf Look Like?

Here’s the breakdown:

• You can no longer equip Assault Rifles, LMGs, or Sniper Rifles as a second weapon with the Weapon Sling.
• Instead, your secondary weapon options are limited to Carbines, DMRs, and Shotguns.

It’s a big shift. No more doubling up on your favorite ARs or unleashing chaos with two sniper rifles (yes, some maniacs were actually doing this). Now, you’re going to have to get a little more creative with your loadouts.

But hey, it’s not all bad news. If you haven’t noticed yet, shotguns in Battlefield 6 are absolute monsters. I’m talking one-shot kills in close quarters, and even at medium range, they pack enough punch to shout, “Stay down!” twice before the enemy knows what hit them.

Is This the End of the World for Assault Mains?