Battlefield and Call of Dutys Next Bout of Competition Likely Be Heated

Battlefield and Call of Dutys Next Bout of Competition Likely Be Heated

As a seasoned gamer who has witnessed the evolution of both Battlefield and Call of Duty, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia tinged with anticipation. The rivalry between these titans of first-person shooters has been a constant thread in my gaming journey for over two decades.


For several years now, both “Battlefield” and “Call of Duty” have been influential forces within the first-person shooter game category, refining their skills over the past two decades. Although “Call of Duty’s” yearly release schedule and diverse studio portfolio have propelled it ahead of “Battlefield” in recent times, the historical rivalry between these franchises keeps each new contest a potential event.

The competition between Battlefield and Call of Duty has diminished further in recent times, largely due to Battlefield 2042’s underwhelming reception. However, DICE and EA are now focusing on the future of the Battlefield franchise, with whispers of what the next Battlefield game could entail already swirling. Similarly, rumors about the upcoming Call of Duty projects are also in circulation, and these potential settings and themes might spark a renewed rivalry between the two games, as they seem tailor-made for an intense bout of competition.

The Next Steps For Battlefield and Call of Duty May Be Quite Similar

The competition between “Call of Duty” and “Battlefield” started right from their shared existence, as they both specialized in World War II shooter games during their early years. This phase marked the peak of their rivalry, but over time, “Call of Duty” expanded its influence with a diverse range of settings and robust single-player and multiplayer experiences.

Although Call of Duty (CoD) has established itself as a significant and powerful first-person shooter series, the competition between it and Battlefield continues to smolder, evident in more recent instances such as Battlefield 1 and even partially Battlefield 5. In 2018, Battlefield 5 was unveiled, appearing mere years after the debut of Call of Duty: WW2. Both franchises stood shoulder-to-shoulder in their depictions of World War II during this period.

In more recent times, the focus of Call of Duty has shifted towards modern settings, particularly with the Modern Warfare reboot, while Battlefield has moved into the future with Battlefield 2042. Although some recent Call of Duty games, like the Modern Warfare reboot, have faced criticism, Battlefield 2042 has also negatively impacted the IP’s reputation and its ambition to compete with CoD again.

Battlefield and Call of Duty May Contend For the Best Portrayal of the Same Setting

It’s reassuring to see that DICE appears to have taken valuable lessons from the rocky debut of BF2042, as the game has since thrived during its post-release phase, laying a solid foundation for the future of the franchise. Now that support for 2042 has officially concluded, whispers and speculations are circulating, hinting at a potential 2025 release for the next Battlefield title, which might be set in the year 2030.

2025 seems to align well with speculated plans for Call of Duty, hinting at a sequel to Black Ops 2 coming up next year, and set in the year 2030. If these whispers are true, it means that both Call of Duty and Battlefield could unveil games with futuristic themes in the same year. This would bring the franchises closer together for competition than they’ve been in a long while, potentially encouraging direct gameplay comparisons between them. The close launch dates and rumored settings might rekindle the intense rivalry that these IPs have long nurtured.

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2024-09-09 20:03