Battlefield 2025 & 3rd Person Mode
- Tom Belous (The Lanky Soldier)
- Jun 20
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 21
The focus on this episode is another EA's Earning call and that new Battlefield game is scheduled for 2025 release window. Tom and Ray are discussing the comments that were mentioned during the investor call and what it means for the franchise. While another topic was inspired by the host of Battlefield Show about 3rd Person Battlefield mode/game. Do we like it? Do we need it? Would it work?
Featuring: Tom Belous (TheLankySoldier) & Ray Edmunds
Episode 12: Battlefield 2025 & 3rd Person Mode
Released on February 14, 2024
Length: 1 Hour & 8min
TIME STAMPS:
02:41 - Patreon & Google Document
9:45 - New Battlefield Game in 2025
34:39 - 3rd Person Battlefield
1:01:30 - Informative Outro
QUOTES:
"Quotes like that to the shareholders mean nothing to us, as you know Gamers."
"The most important thing is looks like this new Battlefield game will be on on current gen consoles which is great."
"I want spectator mode just because I want to make another trailer."
"I fully disagree with you about switching between first person third person mid game, but I would love to explore you know...a LTM where you just play in third person and see how the game works. Just for curiosity."
HIGHLIGHTS:
Battlefield News & Development Updates:
Confirmation that the next Battlefield is scheduled for 2025, with no release in 2024.
Discussion about EA’s quarterly earnings call, with skepticism about the financial jargon and focus on long-term investments.
Emphasis that quotes from EA executives are often meaningless to gamers; the real focus is on development and release timelines.
Hope that EA is learning from past mistakes, especially after Battlefield 2042’s poor launch.
Next Battlefield & Technology:
The next Battlefield will likely use cutting-edge Frostbite technology and target next-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X).
Concerns about previous generations (PS4, Xbox One) holding back the series’ potential.
Speculation about whether the game will be released in late 2025 or possibly 2026, considering other major releases like GTA 6.
Game Universe & Community Focus:
EA’s mention of building a community-focused Battlefield universe, possibly connecting previous titles.
Discussion about the potential return of Community Test Environment (CTE) and building on past series elements.
Speculation about a sequel to Battlefield 2042 or a new futuristic setting, possibly expanding the series’ universe.
Portal & Game Modes:
Desire for a third-person mode or limited-time mode (LTM) to test how Battlefield works in third person.
The idea that third-person could showcase cosmetics better and offer a different gameplay experience.
Concerns about map design, tight corridors, and how third-person mechanics would interact with existing maps.
Mention of leaks about a possible third-person perk in future Call of Duty titles.
Spectator Mode & Content Creation:
Strong desire to bring back spectator mode for content creation, filming, and community engagement.
Criticism of EA’s past removal of spectator tools, which hindered creative content.
The importance of spectator mode for marketing, memes, and community fun.
Frustration over the lack of spectator mode in recent titles, especially Battlefield 2042.
Vehicle Third-Person & Gameplay Dynamics:
Vehicles often work well in third person due to their nature and support systems like UAVs and spotters.
Infantry gameplay is different; third person could be problematic in tight spaces or maps designed for first person.
The discussion about how map design and camera mechanics influence third-person viability.
DOWNLOAD: Episode 12 Transcript
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Note: Transcripts are not fully accurate, as they were not fixed for accent & grammar mistakes
