September 17th 2024.
At first glance, it appears that the developers intentionally left this setting open to interpretation. EA has recently been hyping up the release of Battlefield 6, claiming that they are taking a back-to-basics approach by reintroducing class types and eliminating the massive 128-player battles. The previous installment, Battlefield 2042, was a major disappointment and raised doubts about the future of the franchise. While it did improve slightly over time, it was initially a commercial failure and was heavily criticized by long-time fans.
Despite the initial setback, it became clear that EA was not giving up on the series. In fact, they have multiple teams working on what appears to be more than one new title, including a potential rival to Call of Duty: Warzone. In the past, EA and the head of the series, Vince Zampella, have been vague about their plans. However, this week, they made a surprising announcement, promising to return to traditional classes and a modern-day setting.
It's a common response for companies to revert to the basics when they receive backlash from their fanbase, and for good reason. As Zampella stated, the peak of the Battlefield franchise was during the modern era, specifically with Battlefield 3 and 4. In order to restore the core essence of Battlefield, they must execute it flawlessly and then see where it goes from there.
During the interview, Zampella also shared some intriguing concept art and hinted that they would no longer have 128-player matches like Battlefield 2042, but instead return to the traditional 64-player modes. He explained that having a high player count just for the sake of it doesn't make sense. They are focusing on creating well-designed, compact maps that provide an enjoyable gameplay experience.
One thing that has been made clear is that specialists will not be making a comeback. Instead, they are reverting to the classic class system. As Zampella admits, the specialist system did not work and did not fit in with the core concept of Battlefield.
Although there is no information on the game's title or release date, there is speculation that it will be released sooner rather than later. Zampella mentioned a program that they will be announcing next year to engage more with the community and regain their trust. In a separate interview, Zampella also mentioned the PS5 Pro and its price, stating that it's not as expensive as people may think.
He elaborated that it's expected for a new console to be expensive, but it's worth it for those who truly love gaming. He also compared it to the price of a high-performance PC, which may be even more expensive. Although it may be costly for some, he believes that it's a reasonable price for the quality of performance that it offers.
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