What arrived with Top Gun
Battlefield 6 has launched Phase 2 of Season 4, Top Gun. The official post covers the return of Carrier Strike, Wake Island, new jets, the Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep mode, and several interface and control changes.
Update 1.4.2.0 was released on August 18. Its quality-of-life additions include ADS Dispersion Crosshair, an in-game indicator for weapon spread while aiming. It is enabled in the firing range by default, and players can turn it off or enable it in multiplayer under HUD/Crosshair. The update also adds Simplified Jet Controls.
What this means for cheat software
The source does not announce an anti-cheat update, a ban wave, detections, or the status of any cheat provider. There is no basis in this post to call the update either low-risk or high-risk.
However, 1.4.2.0 is a game client update with new modes, content, and UI options. Patches like this can require a cheat update or a compatibility check by its developer. A game launching normally is not proof that a tool is ready for the current build.
Before joining a match, check the current status of the exact product you use through its dashboard or support channel. This applies separately to tools such as BTG and Dullwave: their update schedules and support status are product-specific, not determined by a general Battlefield announcement.
Checks to make before launch
- Use the current release supplied by the product developer, rather than an old saved loader or build.
- Look for an explicit confirmation that the product supports the current Battlefield 6 version.
- Review your HUD settings after patching. ADS Dispersion Crosshair is a native game option, configured in the game menu rather than through third-party software.
- Avoid running multiple tools just to test them. Use the pre-launch checklist before starting the game.
A major patch does not by itself confirm a detection, and it never provides a guarantee. For the factors behind detections, reports, and update-related risk, see Why Cheats Get Detected. If your account has already been penalized, follow the steps in What to Do After a Ban instead of trying random fixes.
Bottom line
Top Gun expands Battlefield 6 with modes, aircraft, and aiming UI controls. The published announcement has no anti-cheat or ban information. Launch only when your specific product has confirmed support for 1.4.2.0; otherwise, wait for its developer to update its status.
Original source developer announcement