While Battlefield 6 players are still mastering weapons and tactics, an unexpected ‘feature’ has quickly become a fan favorite: the wild and wonderful ‘ladder launching’ exploit.
For those uninitiated, the Assault class in the new Battlefield game by DICE and EA is equipped with a deployable ladder. This tool is designed for tactical vertical traversal, allowing players to reach high ground for strategic positioning or stealthy attacks. However, just days after Battlefield 6’s launch on PC and consoles, this simple gadget is being used for far more dramatic purposes.
The community has been abuzz, with one Reddit post humorously titled, “The ladder is a nice idea but the physics around it seems to be a bit finicky.” This perfectly captures the sentiment around the ladder’s quirky behavior, where simply attempting to use it as intended can lead to unexpected propulsion.
If you’ve ever accidentally deployed the ladder in Battlefield 6 multiplayer, you might have noticed its peculiar mounting mechanics. When placed at certain angles, the base of the gadget has a tendency to violently jostle players, creating moments that are a delightful blend of frustration and pure slapstick humor.
While some Battlefield 6 Assault players have managed to uncover genuinely practical uses for the ladder, many others struggle to deploy it effectively. Yet, a dedicated segment of the community has taken these ‘wonky physics’ to the extreme, intentionally using them to catapult themselves around maps in spectacular fashion.
A video shared by X/Twitter user @mokeysniper clearly demonstrates the ‘ladder launch’ in action, with the user humorously noting, “Ladders might be broken in Battlefield 6 💀.” The footage showcases how precise maneuvering around the ladder’s base can trigger a powerful reaction, sending players soaring through the air.
Admittedly, ladder launching is largely impractical in actual combat within Battlefield 6. However, its entertainment value is undeniable, with players already creating elaborate montages centered around their most daring and comical aerial stunts.
Another user, @merkwey, proudly declared, “Took 2 hours to break ladders in BF6,” accompanying their statement with a video compilation of physics-defying aerial maneuvers, showcasing the creative lengths players are going to with this bug.
However, players shouldn’t get too comfortable with these high-flying exploits. David Sirland, lead producer at DICE, has already confirmed that a patch is in development to address the ladder’s erratic physics. While it’s been a source of amusement for the exploiters, the average player often finds its unpredictable nature more annoying than useful, making an official fix a welcome change.
In the interim, before the patch arrives, expect a surge of new ‘ladder launching’ clips to appear online as players seize the opportunity to enjoy this quirky movement tech while it lasts. Even with its quirks, some players genuinely appreciate the ladder’s potential, with one user exclaiming, “Assault ladder is criminally underutilized, I’m loving this thing,” showing that even bugs can foster creativity and fun.
Further examples of this chaotic fun come from user @vapuurr, who posted a video highlighting the “completely broken ladder movement tech” in Battlefield 6, demonstrating the unexpected ways players can launch themselves, and from a Reddit user who humorously referred to it as the “ladder of repulsion and displacement,” illustrating the widespread enjoyment of these unintended physics interactions.