AlthoughBattlefield 5was launched in a fairly inadequate state, the subsequent release,Battlefield 2042,proved to be a disaster over 10 times larger, failing not only on a technical level but also in terms of sales, player counts, andpoor user ratings.
Luckily, many have returned toBattlefield 2042and noticed the sweeping changes that have been made. Not only is the game highly functional now, butongoing reworks and changeshave improved the overall experience.That said, it’s still hard to make a complete comeback when people still talk about the terrible initial state of the game.
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Newreports now showthat EA is making the smart move to heighten the number of playtests along with other foundational changes for the upcomingBattlefieldgame to ensure that the next launch won’t have any disastrous effects on the game’s future.
Although not much is known about this next title in the franchise, with most simply referring to it asBattlefield 6, we know that EA is hoping to make this one count.Not only is DICE working on the game, but also three other studios: Motive, Criterion Games, and Ripple Effect.
Dice has long been the sole developer of the franchise. WithBattlefield 1in 2016,Battlefield 5in 2018, and, of course,Battlefield 2042in 2021, they’ve already been known to deliver these massive experiences almost entirely in-house.
With the franchise focusing on destructible environments and large battles sweeping through sea, land, and sky, it’s exciting to think about what improvements can be made with this bigger team, not only with a lot more gameplay elements, but also the polish we’ve come to expect from the next generation of games.
Additionally, these recent reports of frequent playtesting help indicate that EA is puttingits money where its mouth is.This time, it’s separating itselffrom thetroubled developmentofBattlefield 2042and improving upon the player experience that was sadly tarnished.
KnowingBattlefield’s history, along with the changes made in recent years withBattlefield 2042, helps support the idea that the upcomingBattlefieldhas the opportunity to really break the waves and do something grander than its predecessors.
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A lot of speculation has already been raised about the nextBattlefield, and one huge possibility is a shift to some form of free-to-play model.Live serviceshave shaken the industry, for better or worse, andBattlefield5’sFirestorm battle royalemode showed that the massive arenas ofBattlefieldsuit the mode nicely.
Additionally, otherspecific gameplay elements, such as lean mechanics, are rumored to return, showing a much-needed return to form manyBattlefieldfans have hoped for after 2042 left a lot behind.
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Previous elements of Battlefield games, like the Community Test Environment that was available in both Battlefield 1 and 4, and more notably, the insane progress done in Battlefield 2042, do an excellent job at proving that EA and DICE have the capacity for this improvement on the player experience.
The nextBattlefieldseems to be shaping up for a solid launch, and the continual development and post-launch roadmap will hopefully be solid as well, making whatever game they release last in the coming years.
There’s really no way to know ifBattlefield 6, or whatever futureBattlefieldtitle they’re planning, will be a knockout success, so speculation is always crucial.But this time, you’re able to bet EA and DICE will be listening a bit closer to the community.
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