Next Battlefield Needs Battle Royale?
- Tom Belous (The Lanky Soldier)
- May 1
- 2 min read
Updated: May 7
As the Battlefield franchise looks to the future, the hosts agree that simply being a "good game" is no longer sufficient. The next installment must innovate and adapt to the changing landscape of gaming, focusing on player engagement and meaningful stakes. The discussion highlights the importance of creativity in game design and the need for developers to break away from trends to create unique experiences that resonate with players. Featuring: Tom Belous (TheLankySoldier) & Ray Edmunds
Episode 4: Next Battlefield Needs Battle Royale?
Released on May 15, 2023 Length: 1 Hour & 2min
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QUOTES:
"The announcement for Battlefield 5 Battle Royale was so... uneventful, absolute cringe"
"It just didn't feel like it was a natural part of the game; it just felt like it was jammed in there."
"You play the game that has stakes... there's some sort of stakes that keeps me going."
"If you're going to do a battle royale or you're going to do a looter shooter... then you need to do something to make yourself stand out."
HIGHLIGHTS:
Discussion on Battlefield 5's Battle Royale: The hosts reflect on Battlefield 5's Battle Royale mode, Firestorm, noting it felt shoehorned into the game and lacked originality compared to other popular Battle Royale games like PUBG and Fortnite.
Market saturation: They discuss how the Battle Royale trend became saturated, with many games trying to capitalize on its popularity, leading to a decline in interest.
Need for Stakes: The conversation shifts to the importance of having stakes in games to keep players engaged, contrasting it with the casual nature of traditional Battlefield gameplay.
Potential Game Modes: They brainstorm ideas for future Battlefield games, suggesting that the next installment should incorporate elements that create stakes, such as ranked modes or unique gameplay mechanics.
Innovation vs. Copying Trends: The hosts emphasize the need for innovation in game design rather than simply copying successful trends, arguing that developers should strive to create unique experiences.
Commander Mode: They express interest in reviving the Commander mode from previous Battlefield games, suggesting it could add depth and strategy to gameplay.
DOWNLOAD: Episode 4 Transcript
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Note: Transcripts are not fully accurate, as they were not fixed for accent & grammar mistakes
