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DICE’s popular first-person shooter franchise will soon be returning in 2021 with the release of **Battlefield 6 ** . The developer already announced that the content update for Battlefield 5 scheduled in June will be the last of its kind for the popular World War II shooter that has been making waves since its release in November 2018. Over its nearly two years of massive multiplayer battles, the game has maintained a large, dedicated following, with the largest game modes still becoming quickly popula

During EA Play's 2020 Live showcase, there was an interesting tidbit shared at the end of the show from chief studios officer Laura Miele. Towards the end of the showcase, EA showed off some very early next-gen development footage from EA's first-party development studios like BioWare, Criterion, and DICE. "Our studios are taking their crazy, ambitious ideas and making them real," stated Miele. "Every console generation DICE sets the bar for excellence in audio and visual presentation. We are creating epic battles at a scale and fidelity unlike anything you've experienced before." This is almost certainly in reference to Battlefield 6 , or whatever Battlefield title is currently in the works for 2

Since its inception in 2002 with Battlefield 1942 for PC and Mac, the Battlefield franchise has enraptured fans with each iteration. From World War II to more modern settings and even a one-off title set in the future (Battlefield 2142 – 2006), the series has been a staple in the first-person shooter genre. For better or worse, each Battlefield title is one of the most popular games to release in its launch year, with gamers rushing to get their hands on the next installment to engage in some massive gunfights with other players. However, what many fans want is a Battlefield: Bad Company 3, as it has been 10 years since Bad Company 2’s release, and the only information released regarding a continuation of that series has been speculative at b

Of course, this brings into question what time period Battlefield 6 could take place in. It's very possible please click the next website series could return to contemporary warfare, similar to many entries before. Or the franchise could pull another Battlefield 1 and pick a time of war that games have rarely portrayed. There's a few options for Battlefield 6 in terms of a time period or setting, ranging from the most likely to most improba

Despite the game’s loyal fan base, Battlefield 5 has not always been a smooth experience. For example, the game’s Firestorm Battle Royale mode was a broken mess . Moreover, the game’s live service format was questioned by many gamers – concerns that resurfaced when EA revealed the next title in the series would focus on the same model . Days before that reveal, EA confirmed fans shouldn’t expect a new Battlefield game until 20

That being said, this is just an interpretation of the next-gen prototypes shown in EA Play Live earlier this year. EA and DICE have confirmed that a new Battlefield game (presumably Battlefield 6 ) is headed for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and currently has a 2021 release window planned. Occasionally rumors have come out about the next Battlefield game, some of which have been proven false , others have no evidence or backing. Overall, it'll be interesting to see what's truly in store for the once revered shooter franch

From a speculation standpoint, it's hard to truly read between the lines here. It's clear all of this prototype gameplay was shown at EA Play Live in service to getting fans excited by the potential technology that could go into the next Battlefield game, but there wasn't too much shown. Considering EA Play Live premiered in June, and a new Battlefield game is planned for 2021, this footage was likely captured very early on in the game's developm

Staying in the past would likely be a death sentence for Battlefi e ld 6 . Ultimately, that leaves two possibilities: the present and the future. But a future setting may be just as unappealing as another game set in the past. Call of Duty, still seemingly the arbiter for what's "in" in the games industry just did that with Black Ops 4 . With Treyarch reportedly taking the lead for the next Call of Duty game, there's a good chance that Black Ops 5 may be the next entry in the franchise , which may mean yet another Call of Duty set in the fut

Whether the next Battlefield title will be Battlefield VI, another Bad Company, or something new altogether is unclear. Neither EA nor DICE have released information regarding the game’s setting or potential story elements. Any information regarding gameplay, narrative, or setting are speculation at this time, though, with the announcement that a new Battlefield is happening in 2021, more information will likely be forthcoming s

The Battlefield franchise has evolved quite a bit since the last entry in a modern setting. Loot boxes, season passes, and changes to DLC structure have all brought major shifts in the video game industry– shifts that Battlefield 6 will inevitably have to navigate. While there are plenty of things fans want EA to include in Battlefield 6 , there also needs to be a feeling of refinement for the aspects of the franchise that haven't been working. Modern settings have been explored in-depth in the past by Battlefield , which should give EA a better sense of what its fans want in terms of cont