Fans are gearing up for news regarding the next entry to the longstandingBattlefieldfranchise, with reports suggesting that a new entry to the series will be released in 2025. Playtesting for this new project is set to begin over the coming months, with more details starting to surface regarding what kind of experience this fresh title will bring to the IP. Ambitious approaches to the settings and worldbuilding of recent titles have proven quite controversial for the franchise, but the next release is supposedly dialing things back to the traditions that made previous entries so successful.
From the information that has already been reported about the nextBattlefieldgame, it appears that fans are in for a more grounded and present-day experience when compared to the likes ofBattlefield 2042, with DICE having clearly learned a lot of lessons from the problematic launch of the 2021 release. While this already seems more in-line with the core ideals that many fans have been wanting to see fromBattlefieldover the past few years, DICE should not completely discard the concept of outlandish premises, especially with the massive success of past games likeBattlefield 1.
There is Still Room For Ambitious Battlefield Projects in the Future
2025 is set to be a massive year for theBattlefieldfranchise, with DICE finally looking to move forward fromBattlefield 2042following the conclusion of the game’s final season in June 2024. Details regarding the next project for the franchise are still few and far between, although some reports paint a picture of what fans can expect to see. DICE have confirmed that “Battlefield 6” will adopt a modern-day setting, for example, much in the same vein as iconic previous entries likeBattlefield 3and4.
The studio has also gone on record to show how the nextBattlefieldgame will differ from2042, with it being established thatBattlefield 6will not feature 128-player matches or the Specialist multiplayer operatives that drew a lot of controversy for2042. Of course, the launch ofBattlefield 2042also suffered by lacking features like a single-player campaign, leaderboards, or the traditional four-class system, so hopefully DICE will also be working hard to makeBattlefield 6a much more complete title at launch to avoid repeating these same mistakes.
BothBattlefield 3and4are remembered as some of the bestBattlefieldgames, and it seems logical for DICE to emulate the traditional feel of these games after so much recent controversy, but there is still room in the future ofBattlefieldfor ambitious settings beyond the modern era to thrive. One of the most beloved and ever-popular entries in the series came with 2016’sBattlefield 1, for example. The game’s ambitious World War One setting was huge gamble that paid off very well.
Some of Battlefield’s Greatest Games Have Come From Unconventional Settings
With there being such a small catchment of multiplayer shooters that also tackle a WW1 setting,Battlefield 1is a testament to how well the franchise’s formula is applicable to a wide variety of settings. While the IP has also had success in the saturated market of WW2portrayals,smaller experiences likeBattlefield VietnamandBattlefield2142only reinforce how the settings of entries to the franchise have never been the main issue.
It seems sensible that DICE is dialing things back withBattlefield 6by anchoring it to a modern setting, especially when considering the potentially negative reception to another near-future game followingBattlefield 2042.However, hopefully this does not spell a long absence for more ambitious settings for the franchise.Battlefieldhas defined itself by its huge range of explored timelines, conflicts, and locations, andBattlefield 6’s modern-day approach should lay the groundwork for more outlandish premises further down the line.
Battlefield 2042
WHERE TO PLAY
Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. With the help of a cutting-edge arsenal, engage in intense, immersive multiplayer battles.Lead your team to victory in both large all-out warfare and close-quarters combat on maps from the world of 2042 and classic Battlefield titles. Find your playstyle in class-based gameplay and take on several experiences comprising elevated versions of Conquest and Breakthrough. Explore Battlefield Portal, a platform where players can discover, create, and share unexpected battles from Battlefield’s past and present.This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items.
