Battlefield 6 devs say 'Secuty' typo will be fixed; five‑pistol cosmetic was intentional
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Battlefield Studios told players it will fix a misspelling on a newly released cosmetic and defended a separate cosmetic that shows soldiers with five pistol holsters, IGN reports. The two cosmetics were added on October 13 as part of Battlefield 6 Season 5 and drew immediate criticism from players, IGN says. According to IGN, the studio posted on its official Discord (via MP1st) that the armband typo reading the non‑existent word "secuty" will be corrected when Season 5 launches in November. IGN also reports the developer said the infantry skin with five pistols was added intentionally and will remain unchanged.
- What happened: Battlefield Studios told players via its official Discord (reported by IGN, via MP1st) that it will fix a misspelled word on a McNeil cosmetic and that a separate cosmetic showing five pistol holsters was intentional.
- Why it matters: IGN reports both cosmetics were added on October 13 with the launch of Battlefield 6 Season 5 and quickly drew ire from fans.
- Context: IGN says the developer confirmed the armband typo reading "secuty" will be fixed when Season 5 launches in November, while the five‑pistol infantry skin will remain as released.
- What next: The studio plans the typo correction to arrive with Season 5's November launch; IGN does not provide an exact November date for that fix.
What changed
- Two cosmetics released in Battlefield 6 Season 5 on October 13 drew player criticism: a McNeil skin with an armband misspelling and an infantry skin depicting five pistol holsters.
- IGN reports Battlefield Studios addressed both items on its official Discord (via MP1st), saying the misspelling will be corrected and that the five‑pistol design was intentional.
Timeline
- October 13: Both cosmetics were added to Battlefield 6 Season 5, according to IGN.
- November (Season 5 launch): IGN reports the developer said the typo fix is scheduled to be applied when Season 5 launches in November.
Limits
- IGN attributes the developer statements to Battlefield Studios' Discord post (via MP1st); IGN does not specify an exact November date for the correction.