In a recent interview with IGN, Vince Zampella, Head of Respawn Entertainment, it was confirmed that the upcoming Battlefield title will use modern settings and have several changes from its predecessors.
In addition to classic 64-player maps making a return, Specialists will not be present in the new Battlefield, but classes will make a comeback. Players in the gaming subreddit were both excited and skeptical of the announcement, considering the reception of Battlefield 2042.
Many of them are looking forward to seeing the peak of Battlefield again, which Zampella confirmed in the interview.
Zampella mentioned that the decision to return to the modern era was highly influenced by the success of Battlefields 3 and 4. Many players in the subreddit echoed that their best Battlefield moments were in both games.
While some players seem skeptical about the next Battlefield title after Battlefield 2042, others are hopeful as Zampella confirms that the new Battlefield plans to return to the core of what made old Battlefield games fantastic.
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Players shared that the old Battlefield games had something to offer to everyone. Those who aren’t adept with their aim can play the support roles that are still crucial to winning games. According to some, the grittiness in these Battlefield games made players feel like they were actually on a battlefield.
While doubtful about the franchise's direction, some players shared that they feel these games are past their prime. They shared that having too many microtransactions and DLCs has become tiring, and their memories of playing the classic Battlefield 3 and 4 are something that they’d rather hold on to.
EA and the other teams involved in creating the new Battlefield will have to go back to their roots and create something better based on the old Battlefield games to cater to long-time fans of the franchise.
Players will need to wait until 2025 to see if the new Battlefield will live up to their expectations.
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