Battlefield is creating a lot of buzz in the gaming community, with leaks and rumours surfacing all across forums and social media sites. Reports have surfaced regarding new details about the game’s maps, guns, Battle Royale mode and more. EA is also trying to find the best fit for the next title, either Battlefield 6 or just Battlefield, with surveys planned to go out to the community to help decide the name of the next title. Let’s take a look at some of the latest news and insider leaks.
What will the next Battlefield be called?
Numerous reports have been going around the Battlefield community, with EA reportedly thinking about sending out fan surveys where the fans will be able to vote and choose the name for the next entry in the Series. The next game in the series will either be called Battlefield 6 or just Battlefield. The series has a history of naming its games in a rather unsequential order, with some iterations here and there.
Battlefield Games Releases & Names over the years
- Battlefield 1942 – 2002
- Battlefield Vietnam – 2004
- Battlefield 2 – 2005
- Battlefield 2142 – 2006
- Battlefield: Bad Company – 2008
- Battlefield 1943 – 2009
- Battlefield: Bad Company 2 – 2010
- Battlefield 3 – 2011
- Battlefield 4 – 2013
- Battlefield Hardline – 2015
- Battlefield 1 – 2016
- Battlefield V – 2018
- Battlefield 2042 – 2021
- Battlefield 6 or Battlefield? – 2025
Latest Details: Setting, Player Count & More
Battlefield 6 will be going back to old 64-player count maps with an emphasis on smaller, more detailed maps rather than the big, empty spaces that plagued the latest Battlefield 2042. The next game is set in a modern setting, as confirmed by the studio itself. Fans also uncovered the game’s concept art to be the British colony of Gibraltar in the Strait of Gibraltar, a major strategic point between Europe and Africa.
Confirmed Details so far
Back-to-Basics: The next Battlefield game returns to its roots with a modern setting inspired by Battlefield 3 and 4.
Focused, Well-Designed Maps: The game will have smaller, well-designed maps for a more enjoyable and accessible experience.
Smaller Lobbies: Battlefield is moving back to 64-player modes, focusing on fast-paced combat instead of 128-player maps.
No More Specialists: The next Battlefield game returns the class system, dropping the controversial Specialists from Battlefield 2042.
Learning from Battlefield 2042: EA is learning from 2042’s mistakes and aims for a stronger launch with the next game.
Multiple Studios Involved: Four EA studios are collaborating for the next game (DICE, Motive, Ripple Effect, and Criterion)
Unconfirmed reports and Insider Leaks
Popular Gaming insider site InsiderGaming reported a few new details on the game. The weapons, map count and a BattleRoyale mode. There is no official news on any single-player or story mode for Battlefield 6 yet. Still, InsiderGaming claimed that the next game will be set somewhere between the year 2027 and 2030, and the story mode will revolve around a massive private military group fighting against the forces of NATO across multiple locations around Europe, USA & Africa. DICE reportedly aims for 45 Weapons at launch, nearly double that of BF 2042 and 10 multiplayer maps at launch.
Summary
With no official news on any trailer or info drop, fans can only wait and speculate what the next iteration of the beloved franchise holds for the fans and if EA can finally redeem the series with Battlefield 6. The game is set to launch next year, with no news yet on a release date or a time frame. While gamers wait for the next game in the series, they can try out previous Battlefield titles at the cheapest discounts and exclusive offers right here on Driffle and wage war across multiple time periods and settings.
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