Best controller settings for Battlefield 6 Open Beta

The open beta for Battlefield 6 is now live, and fans finally have the chance to try the game. After years of development, this title feels like a complete overhaul of the Battlefield experience with improved visuals, movement, and mechanics. With so many things added to the new game in the series, you might wonder about the optimal controller settings.

On that note, here are the best controller settings that should work well for most players in the Battlefield 6 Open Beta.

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Battlefield 6 best controller settings explored

Do note that this article will focus on precise aim and smooth control, rather than high-sensitivity flick shots. These settings are ideal for most players as the major focus is often on stable gunplay while still reacting to enemies quickly. Keep in mind that the game is still in beta, and the settings might slightly change as the updates roll out in the future.

Gameplay settings

Gameplay Settings (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Electronic Arts)

Global

• Invert all vertical look: Off
• Vertical look settings: All options Off
• Hold/Toggle settings: Set all to Hold, except Infantry Sprint and Vehicle Boost (adjust based on personal preference)
• Double tap forward sprint: Off
• Interact & Reload: Prioritize reload
• Capture Area Outline: On

Infantry

• Infantry aim sensitivity: 40 (under 50 for precise aiming, over 50 for fast reactions)
• Infantry mouse aim sensitivity: 20
• Crouch toggle sprint: Stand
• Vault over sprint: On
• Sprint foot barfe: On
• Double tap crouch for sprint slide: On
• Landing roll: On
• Mount breakout: Instant
• Invert demolition charge: Off
• Inventory visibility: Show

Vehicles

• Vehicle aim sensitivity: 50
• Vehicle mouse aim sensitivity: 20
• Aircraft control sensitivity: 45
• Helicopter control sensitivity: 45
• Helicopter control assists: On
• Vehicle aim-relative controls: Off
• Decouple tank turret aiming from turning: Off
• Decouple aiming from turning (as passenger): Off

Aim Assist

• Infantry aim assist: 100
• Infantry aim assist slowdown: 100
• Infantry aim assist zoom snap: 0
• Vehicle aim assist: 100
• Vehicle aim assist slowdown: 100
• Vehicle aim assist zoom snap: 0

When you make all of these changes in the Gameplay section, the majority of the Controller options are already adjusted for the best experience. However, there are a few other tweaks that you can apply.

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Controller settings

Infantry Control Settings (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Electronic Arts)

Infantry Control Settings

• Infantry aim sensitivity: 100
• Invert vertical look – Infantry: Off
• Field of view: 106
• Uniform infantry aiming: On
• Zoom sensitivity coefficient: 133
• Infantry aim assist: 100
• Infantry aim assist slowdown: 100
• Infantry aim assist zoom snap: 0
• Soldier aim input curve: Standard
• Soldier zoom aim input curve: Standard
• Stick input acceleration preset: Standard
• Aiming left/right acceleration: 0

Movement

• Infantry sprint: Toggle
• Double tap forward sprint: Off
• Sprint: L3
• Crouch toggle sprint: Stand
• Vault over sprint: On
• Slide: - (no change)
• Crouch slide: All
• Double tap crouch for sprint slide: On

Zoom

• Infantry weapon zoom: Hold
• Zoom: L2
• Steady scope: Hold
• Steady scope: L3
• Vertical aim ratio: 48
• Vertical zoom ratio: 80
• Infantry zoom aim sensitivity: 100
• Zoom transition sensitivity smoothing: On
• 1.25x zoom aim sensitivity: 100

Other

• Interact & reload: Prioritize reload
• Skip revive: Hold
• Request revive: Hold
• Invert demolition charge: Off
• Mount breakout: Instant
• Interacts: Off
• Buttons: Alternate
• Controls: Default
• Infantry control mapping: Default recommended (adjust based on personal preference)

Vehicle Control Settings

You can adjust the controls for each vehicle separately, but based on the changes we have made so far, that might not be required, and most of the vehicles should already feel smooth. However, you can still tweak them further depending on your comfort. Here are the recommended settings for all the vehicles:

• Buttons: Default
• Vehicle Driving: Default
• Control Mapping: Default

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Other Settings

UI Control Mapping

The default interface is really good, and making changes to it is not advised.

Controller Tuning

• Controller vibration: Off
• Vibration intensity: 0
• Vibration mix preset: Immersive
• Vibration mix: Default

Controller Left Stick

• Center deadzone: 13
• Axial deadzone: 15
• Max input threshold: 100

Controller Right Stick

• Center deadzone: 13
• Axial deadzone: 15
• Max input threshold: 100

Controller L2 and R2 Buttons

• L2 deadzone: 0
• L2 max input threshold: 100
• R2 deadzone: 0
• R2 max input threshold: 100

Gyro

• Soldier gyro button: Enabled
• Soldier gyro aiming mode: Always
• Vehicle gyro button: Disabled
• Vehicle gyro aiming mode: Always

Flick Look

• Soldier flick look mode: Always
• Soldier flick look threshold: 90
• Soldier flick look speed: 100
• Vehicle flick look mode: Always
• Vehicle flick look threshold: 90
• Vehicle flick look speed: 100

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That’s all the best controller settings for the Battlefield 6 Open beta. You may fine-tune some options depending on your personal preference, but these recommended settings offer a strong and balanced starting point for both casual and competitive players.

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