If You’re Anything Like Me, Battlefield 6 Avoiding a Problem That Has Plagued Call of Duty For Years Means Everything

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I’ve always taken pride in playing multiple games, including competitive multiplayer ones. I don’t stick to just one series like Call of Duty or Battlefield; instead, I switch between them based on which active game I find more appealing at the moment. For instance, during the Battlefield 3 vs Modern Warfare 3 era, I spent much more time on Battlefield 3, barely touching Modern Warfare 3 after investing a lot of hours into the original Black Ops. However, when it came to Battlefield 5 versus Black Ops 4, I found myself drawn to Call of Duty due to its emphasis on Zombies at launch and the great Blackout mode. This time, with Battlefield 6 around the corner, I’m expecting it to grab most of my attention, but not for the same reasons as many others.

I’m not choosing Battlefield 6 over the latest Call of Duty games because of their humorous character skins, even though they might not always appeal to me. The wall jumps and omnimovement in Black Ops 7 don’t bother me either, nor do I mind its trippy campaign (although I have reservations about the extraction shooter finale). Instead, it’s because I feel that the Call of Duty series hasn’t been catering to my playing style lately. Battlefield has always done a better job at this and is expected to continue doing so with Battlefield 6. For players who prefer objectives like myself, EA’s upcoming release seems like a more promising choice based on its beta, while Black Ops 7 might repeat the same mistakes as many other Call of Duty games have.

Objective Play in Call of Duty is a Thankless Job, and BO7 Will Likely Be the Same

In simpler terms, even though dominating a game mode like Domination by controlling flags gives map control and makes it easier for players focused on kills to get their streaks, I often find myself struggling to get assistance with captures. I frequently sacrifice myself to secure objective B or capture the enemy’s spawn flag to break a spawn trap, but this results in more deaths than usual because I’m often fighting alone. I rely on smoke grenades and random luck to contest flags since my teammates aren’t much help, and it’s frustrating that even though I strive to play for the overall win, my efforts don’t show up much on the scoreboard. The scoreboard may display captures or time spent on objectives, but the players with the highest scores are usually those who focus on kills because of how the scoring system is designed.

It’s evident that no playing style demonstrates this issue more than Hardpoint, since players barely earn points for staying in one area. Even if someone spends three minutes on the point, they can still be at the bottom of the leaderboard, which is simply absurd. Despite being exhausting, prioritizing win/loss remains crucial in Call of Duty, and Kill/Death ratio will continue to be the statistic that players strive for. This focus has been ingrained in longtime fans due to features like killstreaks that reward them for surviving longer rather than achieving objectives. Therefore, it’s unlikely that things will change soon, as self-centered players will dismiss objective play as a waste of skill and continue focusing on earning streaks by camping.

Though Treyarch’s emphasis on scorestreaks instead of killstreaks may offer a more satisfying experience for players focused on objectives, it falls significantly short of being adequate.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve always felt that the competitive experience could be more engaging if ranked modes weren’t the only option for a win-focused environment. Games like Marvel Rivals and Overwatch 2 manage to maintain an intense atmosphere in their quick play modes, largely due to the constant reminder that victory is the goal. I yearn for Call of Duty to foster objective-based gameplay through weapon camo challenges, unique streaks, and similar incentives, but after years of patiently waiting, it seems my hopes have been left unfulfilled.

Winning matches in Call of Duty, for the most part, remains a challenging solo endeavor, with Hardpoint’s scoreboard often failing to reflect the top contributors accurately. Additionally, many players remain focused on their individual performance instead of collaborating. Thankfully, Battlefield 6 offers an attractive alternative for those who find themselves yearning for more meaningful objective play in Call of Duty. Gamers seeking a change from playing alone in Call of Duty should seriously consider making the switch to Battlefield 6.

Battlefield 6 Continues The Series’ Trend of Rewarding Objective Play

In the world of Battlefield, statistics often take a backseat for many players. While they can check their kill/death ratio if necessary, it’s not something they fixate on or consider the sole indicator of skill, unlike in Call of Duty. Instead, you might notice the phrase “PTFO” (Play The Objective) being repeatedly expressed in game chats, social media, and even official Battlefield promotions. For a Battlefield 6 beta match, winning was essentially the only objective besides having fun, and this approach to multiplayer games seems ideal to me.

In other Battlefield games, like Battlefield 2042, you can also reap the same level of rewards if you focus on objectives, similar to the rewards in what would be Battlefield 6.

One quick look at the scoreboard of Battlefield 6 reveals a notable distinction between Electronic Arts’ premier shooter and Activision’s. Unlike Hardpoint leaderboards that mainly focus on players with extended time spent on objectives, Battlefield 6 showcases a variety of playstyles toward the top of each team. Yes, you’ll often find high-scoring players who have racked up multiple kills using tanks, but you’ll also see individuals with fewer kills who are still high up on the list. A Call of Duty player may find this unusual or confusing, while Battlefield veterans would instantly understand-that particular player is focusing on the objective. With numerous revives, resupplies, enemy spotting, vehicle repairs, and objective captures under their belt, they’re being recognized for their contributions. Given that my day only has so many hours, I prefer a shooter that doesn’t solely value eliminations as the primary measure of success, making Battlefield 6 an attractive choice for me.

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2025-08-22 23:38