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Once again, the Battlefield franchise is seeing a revival. Expert shooter Kevin ponders: Why do we find ourselves in this situation once more?
The upcoming plans for Seasons 3, 4, and 5 of Battlefield 6 are music to my ears. We can expect expansive maps with a plethora of vehicles, naval warfare (including takeoffs and landings from aircraft carriers!), and a proper server browser for multiplayer from DICE. These developments are cause for celebration.
Major shooter YouTubers are echoing the sentiment with headlines like “They finally listened,” in their overwhelmingly positive videos. Battlefield 6 is back on track, entering the phase of post-launch development where player feedback is being heeded. This is incredibly exciting news.
However, it also highlights the fact that, despite many years in the industry, Battlefield still struggles to excel as a live-service game.
Running out of Patience
While Battlefield 6 is undeniably a fantastic shooter, it has become evident in the months since its release that there is still much work to be done. Content updates, map quality, vehicle integration, and pacing all require attention from the developers.
I can only muster a tired smile at this point. While I am thrilled about the reintroduction of Wake Island, the intense naval battles, the announcement of Platoons, and more, it begs the question: Why does Battlefield find itself in need of salvation once again? Veteran players are experiencing a sense of déjà vu.
The Never-Ending Catch-Up of Battlefield
From the troubled launch of Battlefield 2042 to the struggles with Battlefield 5’s sluggish content updates and controversial TTK adjustments, the franchise has faced its fair share of challenges. Even the beloved titles from the series’ early days encountered serious launch issues that required significant patches.
There has never been a flawless Battlefield game, and while high player expectations are met with enthusiasm, the cycle of disappointment and subsequent improvements persists.
Battlefield Returns, Yet Again
It is perplexing that fans must advocate for features that are intrinsic to the series. It seems that with each new installment, developers learn valuable lessons but overlook fundamental aspects that players consider standard.
The familiar cycle of player dissatisfaction, followed by promises of major changes from DICE and EA, leads to temporary relief as Battlefield is steered back on course with substantial updates. However, the recurring pattern raises the question: Why are basic elements of a shooter series with over two decades of history still up for discussion?
While the roadmap for Battlefield 6 is promising, it is disheartening to continuously celebrate the franchise’s resurgence as a major comeback. The repetition of this cycle with each new installment is becoming tiresome.