Battlefield 6 _ is officially coming this year and it won’t be long before the first glimpse is unveiled. As expected, the new _Battlefield will launch at the end of 2021 and it’ll make a home for itself on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation
The new Battlefield will be the first in the series since Battlefield V in 2018, which was a bit of a mess. The World War II shooter was buggy and had a lackluster battle royale mode to try and compete with other games, all of which led to DICE pulling support on Battlefield V __ less than two years after its launch. Needless to say, it left a bad taste in peoples’ mouths. It seems like DICE has taken its time to try and make things right with Battlefield
Battlefield 6 is still several months away, and though EA has revealed no official information apart from its release window, several alleged leaks and rumors about the project have been shared. With a World War 3 setting , 128 player multiplayer, and a battle royale game all supposedly on the table, there is plenty to be excited about regarding the sequel. However, perhaps the most exciting bit of information leaked thus far is that the game will be taking inspiration from Battlefield
Need for Speed ‘s biennial release schedule has put the franchise into a perpetual state of fatigue that it hasn’t managed to escape since 2011. This most recent delay will be the first time in almost a decade where Need for Speed won’t follow its typical release schedule of every two years. Of course, this can primarily be attributed to Battlefield ‘s development necessitating additional support. However, extra time between Need for Speed entries can only benefit the next installment, despite being delayed into 2022. Need for Speed needs time to marinate and adjust the franchise, largely by looking back on past failures and learning from what was lack
There’s also merit to the idea that both Battlefield and Battlefield2042Play.Com Call of Duty could potentially be very similar this year, so announcing Battlefield earlier could divert attention. Rumors surrounding the next game’s development have hinted at the Battlefield series’ return to a modern day setting . Considering the latest Call of Duty featured an 80s/Cold War setting by Treyarch, there’s a high likelihood that this year’s annual release is another Modern Warfare entry alongside 2019’s reboot. That means two very similar modern combat shooters could potentially be releasing in the same year, so EA will want to get out in front of a potential Modern Warfare 2 to gain momen
Recent entries in the Battlefield franchise have had reveals in a similar timeframe as Call of Duty , but that hasn’t always been the case. Battlefield 5 and Battlefield 1 were revealed in May of 2016 and 2018, respectively. However, Battlefield 4 was initially revealed back in March of 2013, while Battlefield 3 was initially revealed in April of 2011. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War ‘s reveal may have happened in August of 2020 instead of May this year, but it’s hard not to point to the many rumors of a troubled development potentially causing a delayed reveal . EA will still want to reveal the next entry ahead of Call of Duty , in order to avoid being overshadowed for its comeb
Inspiration may not necessarily stem from working on Battlefield , even though adding destruction-style elements a la Burnout wouldn’t be unwelcome. That being said, Need for Speed needs to harken back to its glory days if it’s going to ever recreate similar success. There were hints of Criterion Games doing just that with Need for Speed Heat , and tangentially so with Need for Speed : Hot Pursuit 2010’s remaster . Stronger influence from the critically-acclaimed titles of Need for Speed ‘s past can only help the series. 2010’s Need for Speed : Hot Pursuit is a good start, but it pales in comparison to the heights of 2005’s Most Wanted and 2003’s Undergrou
Much of this depends on when Battlefield is initially announced. There’s virtually no information on if and when a Battlefield 6 or new Battlefield game will be announced this year, despite being initially planned to release in EA’s 2022’s fiscal year, which means any time after March 31, 2021. Based on prior releases, the next entry will likely be a fall/winter release, but the reveal itself is a bit up in the air. Most would expect anywhere in the April/May 2021 range, but without a focal point like E3, marketing timelines for games are a bit more ambiguous now. However, one thing is clear: the next Battlefield is a serious mountain to climb if it’s going to rival Call of Du
EA’s been in a strange place the last few years, with its premier non-sports titles ending up on the backfoot compared to similar titles. Battlefield 5 ‘s disappointment made way for games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare , and now Black Ops Cold War , at the mainstream first-person shooters. Need for Speed has been supplanted by simulatory and arcade-like experiences such as Forza Horizon or Dirt 5 . Ironically enough, EA even acquired Codemasters to expand its racing catalogue beyond just Need for Speed . Yet, while Codemasters will continue with its own independent racing projects, Need for Speed ‘s developer will assist in Battlefield development this y