The Catch with Battlefield 6 Portal
- Tom Belous (The Lanky Soldier)
- Sep 8
- 3 min read
This our 50th episode and we're not celebrating, mostly because Tom doesn't celebrate milestones that much. Anyway, Battlefield 2042 grind continues, and it's brutal. We're finally have our first look at Operation Firestorm in Battlefield 6, while a new map Mirak Valley will probably become a fan favorite. More importantly, Battlefield 6 Portal looks insane and quite advanced.
Featuring: Tom Belous (TheLankySoldier) & Ray Edmunds Episode 50: The Catch with Battlefield 6 Portal
Released on September 2, 2025
Length: 1 Hour & 34min
TIME STAMPS:
02:55 - 50th Episode
06:20 - BF2042 Progress
15:30 - Battlefield 6 Vehicles
20:21 - Operation Firestorm Layout
32:18 - Mirak Valley Layout
41:06 - Questionable End Round Mechanic
45:38 - Update on Battlefield 6 Customisation
56:44 - No Platoons or Spectator on Launch
01:03:45 - Battlefield 6 Portal
QUOTES:
We did 50 episodes of this. 50 whole episodes. It feels like yesterday we didn't know what we were doing at all.
Can anybody tell me why they wouldn't just let us gain XP in any Battlefield game going back to Battlefield 3?
Stop trying to force this hero shooter nonsense down our throats. Let the community create.
If an all-cap happens in Conquest, the base should become capturable, then if the base is captured, game over.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Discussion on Battlefield 6:
Anticipation for the upcoming game, with excitement about gameplay footage, trailers, and features.
Mention of the game's development status, potential delays, and community expectations.
Concerns about missing core features like spectator mode, platoon systems.
Emphasis on the importance of community features such as server browsers, custom game modes, and modding tools.
Frustration over the removal or absence of legacy features like detailed customization, emblem editors.
Hope that some features might be added post-launch.
Battlefield 2042 (2042) Retrospective & Current State:
Criticism of the grindy nature of the 2042 battle pass and rewards system.
Appreciation for the scoreboard in 2042, which is considered well-designed.
Commentary on the ongoing grind and the community's desire for more meaningful content and features.
Leaked Playtest Content & Map Changes:
Leaks from recent playtests in Asia regions reveal map layouts for Operation Firestorm and Marik Valley.
Concerns about map design changes for Operation Firestorm, such as closing off mountains and bases, which could impact gameplay dynamics.
Discussion on map balance, strategic points, and the impact of map redesigns on gameplay.
Marik Valley seems like it could be a fan favorite map from Battlefield 6
Battlefield Labs & Game Customization:
Praise for Battlefield Labs' features like browser-based map editing, AI scripting, and custom UI creation.
Enthusiasm for the potential of community-created modes, maps, and experiences.
Frustration that core community tools like spectator mode, platoon systems, are missing or delayed.
Hope that these features might be added later via Portal, which could revive community engagement and competitive scenes.
Community & Developer Communication:
Criticism of the lack of transparency and inconsistent communication from DICE/Battlefield developers.
Concerns about the removal or non-inclusion of features at launch, and the potential for misleading statements or backtracking.
Emphasis on the need for better engagement, transparency, and community feedback channels.
Predictions & Future Outlook:
Optimism that Battlefield Portal's features could significantly boost community content, modding, and competitive play.
Belief that the game will launch with limited content but with a solid foundation for future updates.
Hope that the game will be stable at launch, with ongoing content updates and feature additions over time.
Acknowledgment that delays or missing features could impact long-term success but optimism that the game can still succeed if managed well.
DOWNLOAD: Episode 50 Transcript
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Note: Transcripts are not fully accurate, as they were not fixed for accent & grammar mistakes
