Summary
New reports on the development of the next majorBattlefieldgame suggest that the new title will incorporate a form of theBattlefieldPortal mode.First introduced forBattlefield 2042,BattlefieldPortal mode allowed players to create custom games featuring weapons, vehicles, and even maps and mechanics from across theBattlefieldfranchise.
EA Games is hard at work on the nextBattlefieldgame, though it has yet to publicly announce details about its theme, or even its title. The previous title,Battlefield 2042, was heavily criticized at launch in 2021, suffering from technical issues and unpopular pivots in the game’s design. The game’s reputation has recovered in the years since thanks to persistent effort and updates from developers at DICE and Criterion Games, but it’s time for a newBattlefieldtitle to take up the torch. Now EA seems ready to hold forth more publicly about the game, first byrevealingBattlefieldLabs, a new version of theBattlefieldCommunity Testing Environment last seen in 2016’sBattlefield 1.
EA’s unveiling ofBattlefieldLabs also contained a hint that one of the best features ofBattlefield 2042may make it into the new game. According to a video from YouTuber Flakfire covering theBattlefieldLabs reveal, developers confirmed thatBattlefieldPortal will be incorporated into the next title. Whilethe transition ofBattlefieldPortal to the new gamewas not unexpected, Flakfire mentioned it was still surprising to receive confirmation at this early stage. The nextBattlefieldgame is still said to be in a “pre-alpha” state of development, with the full game unlikely to enter the market before 2026 at the earliest.
Next Battlefield Game Will Include Battlefield Portal
EveryBattlefieldgame has had a distinct theme and setting to serve as a basis for its weapons, gameplay, and maps.Battlefield1942andBattlefield 5used a World War 2 setting, while2042and2142skipped into the near future to add a touch of science fiction to the conflict.BattlefieldPortal, on the other hand, allowed players to cross time and space to incorporate customized game modes and maps that used weapons, mechanics, and vehicles from across the franchise. Players eagerly rose to the challenge, constructing everything from silly challenges to an incrediblecustom mode inspired byBattlefield: Vietnam.
ThoughBattlefield 2042itself faced a mixed reception throughout its lifespan,BattlefieldPortal has proven one of its best-loved aspects. ManyBattlefieldfans feel particularly attached to specific entries, and the opportunity to bring old favorites into custom game modes has proved to be a winning formula that strengthens the franchise’s identity. With luck,the newBattlefielddevelopment teamwill be able to retain what fans loved most aboutBattlefieldPortal while still pushing the new title forward in interesting ways.
