While the games are often praised for their intense gameplay that rewards strategy and skill, Battlefield 5 never quite met the standard of its predecessors. EA changed its model to live service, foregoing the "Premium Pass" offered by previous games in favor of gradual free updates for everyone. As a consequence, Battlefield 5 was light on content at release, and not all of the updates were able to completely rectify that, including its disappointing Battle Royale mode . EA has said the live service model would continue for the next installment in the Battlefield franchise, despite the middling reception it recei

Battlefield has had an issue in the past with destruction not having any recognizable impact on gameplay. Previous titles like Battlefield: Bad Company 2 used to integrate the capability of destruction into its level design, which is partially what made Bad Company 2 one of the best games in the whole series. Games like Battlefield 3 onward tried to replicate the importance of destruction in different ways, but the "Levolution" mechanics ended up being lackluster in comparison. Alternatively, a higher player density in multiplayer games could make games like Conquest a bit more strategic with squad placements. Any capability to add more players on screen/in the lobby is perfect for Battlefield , which thrives on simulating large-scale warf

For various reasons, Battlefield 5 didn't meet EA's sales expectations . While there are a number of factors that lead to that result, it's fair to say that fatigue for the World War setting has taken over. Battlefield 1 released towards the end of 2016, and Battlefield 5 two years after that in 2018. For the past few years, Battlefield fans have been caught in the two World Wars, and while they brought different maps, weapons, and vehicles, for the mainstream audience the setting itself simply isn't different enough. That presents a fundamental problem for EA and developer DICE. Battlefield 5 could introduce a mountain of brand-new maps, but the player base will still feel like they've played it bef

Henderson wouldn’t say if this means DICE will be bringing 64-vs-64 modes to Battlefield 6 as well, but did suggest that EA and DICE are considering putting that increased player count to use in some sort of battle royale, citing "increased interest" from the two due to the success of Call of Duty: Warzo

Battlefield is often a much more team-focused game, especially with its classes and specialists designed to fulfill a specific role in battle. Leveraging that with weapon customization adds some flexibility, but doesn't compromise the series' desire to make every player's role feel just as important as everyone else's. These classes encourage proper team composition and influences the way people play Battlefield , allowing them to clearly determine what their role is in the grand scheme of a Conquest or Rush match. But with a Gunsmith-like system, classes would feel less linear and give players options where previous games could not. Support members don't necessarily need to carry a big machine gun, or engineers don't need to be limited by close-range weap

For EA, Battlefield2042Hq.Com putting Battlefield back into a modern setting may also prove to be a way to win back some fans. Leading up to the reveal of Battlefield 5 , there was a large part of the fanbase hoping for a game set in modern times. This is in large part due to the freedom it carries with it. There tends to be a larger, more diverse arsenal of weapons to play around with, not to mention a better selection of boats, tanks, fighter jets, and helicopters, all of which lead to combat that feels like it's happening on a much grander sc

During EA Play's 2020 Live showcase, there was an interesting tidbit shared at the end of the show from chief studios officer Laura Miele. Towards the end of the showcase, EA showed off some very early next-gen development footage from EA's first-party development studios like BioWare, Criterion, and DICE. "Our studios are taking their crazy, ambitious ideas and making them real," stated Miele. "Every console generation DICE sets the bar for excellence in audio and visual presentation. We are creating epic battles at a scale and fidelity unlike anything you've experienced before." This is almost certainly in reference to Battlefield 6 , or whatever Battlefield title is currently in the works for 2

For the better part of the last decade, the Battlefield series was the popular place to go for large-scale online multiplayer in the FPS space, offering players the opportunity to shoot it out on large maps in 64-player matches. That number’s almost quaint nowadays in the age of battle royale shooters that can support up to 200 players per match , but if the latest from the rumor mill is to be believed, it’s going to be bumped up considerably for the upcoming Battlefield

A modern setting is a good way for Battlefield to create some free marketing for a few reasons. Games set in modern times tend to stir up more controversy due to their portrayals of violence, which means more headlines and time on the news. That translates to more eyeballs and more sales, even if that was never the intention for those reporting on controversial aspects of the game. A modern setting is also bound to draw comparisons to Modern Warfare, which is another way to market the game without spending a penny on advertisements, as comparison videos are bound to flood YouTube whenever a trailer relea