Rumours About the Next Battlefield

Tom Belous (The Lanky Soldier)
May 18
2 min read

Tom discusses various aspects of updates that happened to Battlefield 2042, which includes the extension of Season 6 and the anticipation of Season 7. Later on speculating on potential new maps and game modes. He reflects on the future of the Battlefield franchise, discussing the challenges it faces in competing with other popular games and speculating potential release date for the new Battlefield game.

Featuring: Tom Belous (TheLankySoldier)

Episode 11: Rumours About the Next Battlefield

Released on January 21, 2024

Length: 1 Hour & 13min

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TIMESTAMPS:

10:53 - Season 7 News + Map Reveal

24:44 - So The rumours are finally starting

43:12 - Free2Play? What is the catch?

52:58 - Players want Premium back?

QUOTES:

"I was really surprised when I was going through our stats... we have a lot a really high engagement percentage regarding people actually listening to the whole episode."

"I don't think there's going to be a new Battlefield game this year... I'm actually glad that's not happening because Battlefield does need a break a little bit."

"I just hope whatever the next Battlefield game is, they can break this pattern of the game being so different from the previous game."

HIGHLIGHTS:

Battlefield 2042 News:
- Season 6 of Battlefield 2042 has been extended, with Season 7 starting in March 2023.
- Tom shares speculation about upcoming maps, including potential remakes and new biomes, while emphasizing the importance of variety in map design.
Future of Battlefield:
- Tom discusses the lack of news about the new Battlefield game in 2023 and reflects on the current state of Battlefield 2042, which he believes is improving.
- He speculates on the setting and features of the next Battlefield game, considering historical, modern, and futuristic themes.
Game Development:
- Tom critiques an article that is suggesting for switching game engines and emphasizes the importance of using the Frostbite engine for future Battlefield titles.
- He discusses the challenges of game development, including the need for innovation while maintaining core gameplay elements.
Community discussions:
- Tom addresses community concerns about the pace of content updates in Battlefield 2042 compared to previous titles.
- He defends the live service model, arguing that it allows for greater accessibility and longevity of the game.
Tom expresses hope for the future of the Battlefield franchise, emphasizing the need for a solid launch for the next game and the importance of learning from past mistakes.