New Era of Battlefield

Tom Belous (The Lanky Soldier)
Jun 26
3 min read

Another solo episode by Tom, as he is telling a story on how he played Battlefield 4 again while he was on holiday and how what kind of amazing feeling it was. In other news, EA released a blog post about classes not having restrictions on weapons and Battlefield community went all negative about it, as expected. Tom is looking at this situation from a neutral point of view and tries to explain the bigger picture with Battlefield Studios decisions that they are making.

Featuring: Tom Belous (TheLankySoldier) Episode 40: New Era of Battlefield

Released on May 30, 2025

Length: 1 Hour & 27min

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TIME STAMPS:

03:33 - Playing Battlefield 4 Again

17:57 - Blog: No weapon restrictions

36:11 - Mainstream Battlefield

01:04:16 - New Era is coming

01:12:13 - Battle Royale Details Leaked

QUOTES:

"Battlefield needs to adapt to the modern times whether you like it or not."

"This new Battlefield game is going to be someone's Battlefield 3."

"The leaks about this Battlefield Battle Royale are basically War Zone with a twist."

"If this game doesn't sell, you will never see another Battlefield game from EA."

HIGHLIGHTS:

Battlefield Playtest & Community Reactions:
- Tom discusses a recent Battlefield playtest and community uproar over weapon restrictions.
- Argues that Battlefield needs to adapt to modern gaming trends and competition (e.g., Call of Duty Warzone).
- Emphasizes that Battlefield should evolve to stay relevant, even if it means changing core features.
Personal Battlefield Experience:
- Tom shares nostalgic experience playing Battlefield 4 on PS5 while on holiday with poor internet.
- Highlights how fun and relaxing it was to revisit Battlefield 4 after years, feeling like a kid again.
- Appreciates the game's visual quality and gameplay despite its age.
Discussion on Battlefield’s Evolution & Community Expectations:
- Compares past Battlefield games (BF3, BF4, BF1, BF5) and their restrictions.
- Explains the shift in design philosophy: moving from strict class-based restrictions to more flexible weapon use.
- Argues that modern players and market trends favor accessibility and flexibility.
- Criticizes community gatekeeping and nostalgia for old mechanics.
Battlefield’s Future & Industry Trends:
- Emphasizes that Battlefield must adapt to modern times to survive.
- Notes that other franchises (e.g., Delta Force, Medal of Honor) failed because they didn't evolve.
- Explains that DICE’s current approach aims to make Battlefield appealing to a broader, mainstream audience.
- Mentions that the new Battlefield is a reboot, designed to be accessible, modern, and competitive.
Battle Royale & Leaked Details:
- Discusses leaked info about Battlefield’s upcoming battle royale, likening it to Warzone with a twist.
- Explains that the battle royale will incorporate familiar mechanics from Warzone, adapted into Battlefield.
- Argues that community excitement over leaks shows a lack of familiarity with other games and mechanics.
- Highlights that the battle royale is likely free-to-play and designed to attract new players.
Industry & Market Realities:
- Stresses that making a successful modern FPS requires balancing accessibility, skill, and innovation.
- Notes that many recent competitors (e.g., Hyperscape, XDefiant) failed due to poor management or lack of adaptation.
- Emphasizes that EA and DICE are making decisions to ensure Battlefield’s relevance and survival.
Community & Gatekeeping Critique:
- Criticizes the old-school community for resisting change and living in the past.
- Urges players to broaden their experience by playing other FPS games to understand modern design choices.
- Argues that gatekeeping and nostalgia hinder the franchise’s growth.
Final Thoughts & Outlook:
- Reiterates that Battlefield is a reboot aimed at modern audiences.
- Believes DICE’s current direction, including the flexible class and weapon system, is aligned with industry trends.
- Expresses optimism about the upcoming game, based on early impressions and leaks.
- Encourages support via Patreon, feedback, and community engagement.