Season 6 Review & New Seasons

Tom Belous (The Lanky Soldier)
May 2
2 min read

Updated: May 7

Tom discusses the latest updates and changes in Battlefield 2042, particularly focusing on Season 6. The podcast is structured to cater to both seasoned players and newcomers, providing insights into gameplay mechanics, community engagement, and future developments.

Featuring: Tom Belous (TheLankySoldier)

Episode 8: Battlefield 2042 Season 6 Review & New Seasons

Released on October 17, 2023

Length: 1 Hour & 17min

Listen on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ptEx1fCqRbnsVCvsaldJ4

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https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/8-season-6-review-new-seasons-leaked-battlefield-one/id1677966719?i=1000631572422

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TIMESTAMPS:

5:38 - Disney buying Electronic Arts?

7:58 - Trailers are becoming generic

12:27 - Business is booming. 80k+ players

22:05 - Season Content & Theme

32:25 - Battle Pass & Long Season

41:19 - Vehicle changes

52:45 - Lack of 128 players

01:04:14 - New Seasons "Leaked"

QUOTES:

"Battlefield is not complete without a map like that."

"I think this is a good sign for the future of Battlefield."

"I love that they actually did something right at least for once."

"It does help to pump the podcast up in the algorithm."

"I think they need a bit more time, a bit more realization of what works in a Battlefield game."

HIGHLIGHTS:

Battlefield 2042 Season 6 Discussion:
- Tom shares his excitement about the release of Season 6 and his first impressions.
- He discusses the cinematic and gameplay trailers, praising their production quality but criticizing their repetitive nature.
- The new season introduces a map based on human experiments in Scotland, described as a close-quarters combat map reminiscent of previous Battlefield titles.

Gameplay Changes:
- Tom notes significant changes to vehicle mechanics, particularly tanks, which now feel more responsive and balanced.
- He appreciates the introduction of a feature that notifies players when teammates want to spawn on them, enhancing gameplay communication.

Player Engagement: The podcast mentions a surge in player numbers, with over 80,000 players on Steam during the free trial, indicating renewed interest in the game.

Future of Battlefield:
- Tom speculates on the potential for more seasons of Battlefield 2042, based on Prime Gaming rewards indicating ongoing support.
- He expresses hope for the future of the franchise, emphasizing the need for more time to develop the next Battlefield game.