EXCLUSIVE: Battlefield 6 is Undergoing Franchises Biggest Playtests Ever to Prevent Another Disasterous Launch

As a long-time Battlefield fan who has weathered the storm of the franchise’s rocky past few years, I can’t help but feel a glimmer of hope for the next installment. After the disappointments of Battlefield V and Battlefield 2042, it’s understandable that many of us are apprehensive about the future. But this time around, EA and DICE seem to be taking the necessary steps to ensure they don’t repeat their mistakes.

Over the last few years, players of Battlefield games have faced some challenging times. The debut of Battlefield V in 2018 was less than ideal, but Battlefield 2042 in 2021 fared even worse, causing many Battlefield enthusiasts to step back from the series. However, with only a year left before the next significant addition to the Battlefield universe is set to drop, EA and DICE have some ground to cover to regain the favor of their fans.

According to official statements, Electronic Arts (EA) has been using typical phrases like “innovation” and “groundbreaking” during their financial calls to hype the upcoming game in the series. An interview with IGN earlier this year with Vince Zampella confirmed reports that TopMob had shared previously, suggesting that the franchise is returning to its roots with 64 players, destructible environments, and a contemporary setting. On paper, it seems exciting, but given the past issues within the community and fanbase, there’s still uncertainty about what the future holds. However, considering the franchise’s recent missteps, EA and DICE appear to be fully committed to avoiding another mistake this time around.

As an avid fan, I’m thrilled to share that the upcoming Battlefield title boasts the largest pool of resources in the series’ history. Four exceptional studios – DICE, Motive, Criterion Games, and Ripple Effect – are collaborating on this project. What sets this apart is the increased emphasis EA and its studios are placing on player feedback. While playtests during development are not unusual, the approach for this game seems more dynamic. In the past, games have undergone playtesting, but the process for this release feels distinctly different.

The playtests with external players in the latest installment of Battlefield are occurring more frequently than ever before, and they’re gathering a massive amount of data and player feedback – more than any other franchise release up until now. Instead of just focusing on the game itself, Battlefield is prioritizing its players, an approach that will be evident right from the start of this year. It seems that EA and its studios are planning to bring back the Battlefield Community Test Environment, though the extent of this involvement at the moment remains uncertain.

In summary, it appears that Battlefield is making efforts to rectify past errors by going back to the modern warfare shooter genre, including destruction, four character classes, and 64-player battles. If everything stays on course, Electronic Arts might just score a victory with this game. However, we’re about a year away from its release, so things could change, but at least for now, Battlefield seems poised to make a comeback.

If you’re curious about the upcoming Battlefield game, feel free to start a discussion on the TopMob forum. I’ll do my best to address your questions over the coming days.

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