Why Battlefield 6’s ‘Console First’ Agenda Seems Controversial on Paper, But is It Really?

Longtime fans might be surprised to learn that the next *Battlefield* game, currently known as *Battlefield 6*, is being developed primarily for consoles. In a recent interview with IGN, technical director Christian Buhl and senior console combat designer Matthew Nickerson explained that while the *Battlefield* series started on PC, focusing on consoles now makes more sense due to the game’s expanded player base.





