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We Read Your Comments

  • Writer: Tom Belous (The Lanky Soldier)
    Tom Belous (The Lanky Soldier)
  • Jun 21
  • 3 min read

While Battlefield 2042 faced significant challenges (actually being cancelled), we asked a question: what would you like to see in the next Battlefield so you can give the game a chance? The community remains passionate about restoring the franchise's core identity—authentic warfare, teamwork, and immersive environments. The collective voice urges developers to prioritize quality over gimmicks, embrace community feedback, and push technological boundaries responsibly. The hope is that future Battlefield titles will break the mould and recapture the magic that made the series legendary.

Featuring: Tom Belous (TheLankySoldier) & Ray Edmunds

Episode 16: We read your comments

Released on April 24, 2024

Length: 1 Hour & 40min




TIME STAMPS:


10:41 - RIP Battlefield 2042

25:18 - Motive is doing Battlefield Singleplayer

34:11 - Reading Your Comments

1:34:45 - Conclusion & Outro



QUOTES:

"Wasted potential that is that is the saddest thing about this whole thing. Is that that we never really saw what it should have been. Not even what it could have been, but what it should have been."
"If anybody in EA is listening right now, all right, I'm going to put this dare out right now: if you guys are really serious about the single-player experience, then give me Titanfall 3."
"Bring back the classic classes, no operators, no special gadgets, and a campaign that provides better context on why we are fighting."


HIGHLIGHTS:


  1. Farewell to Battlefield 2042:

    The hosts humorously and sentimentally bid farewell to Battlefield 2042, acknowledging its flaws but also its moments of fun and community. EA announced support ending and no more seasons, marking the game's decline.


  2. Criticism of EA and Industry Practices:

    The hosts express frustration with modern game industry trends—prioritizing share prices over quality, the decline of meaningful development, and the impact of corporate decisions like studio closures and support cut-offs.


  3. Discussion on Battlefield's Future:

    • The need for a strong single-player campaign and better lore/atmosphere.

    • Desire for classic Battlefield modes like Conquest and Rush, with focus on core gameplay rather than gimmicks.

    • Calls for more maps, destructible environments, and a return to the tone and style of Battlefield 3, Battlefield 1, and Battlefield 4.

    • Critique of Battlefield 2042’s design choices, UI, and lack of identity.


  4. Community Feedback and Engagement:

    • The hosts emphasize the importance of community input, sharing a Twitter poll asking what would make Battlefield decent next year.

    • They plan to create a Google survey and a Patreon-exclusive episode to go through detailed community comments.

    • Community calls for features like Commander mode, spectator mode, co-op campaigns, more maps, better destruction, and classic gameplay elements.


  5. Specific Feature Requests:

    • Return of Commander mode, with modern enhancements like mobile support and more robust command tools.

    • More destructible maps with environmental evolution over time.

    • Classic class-based gameplay without hero shooters or overly gimmicky features.

    • Better sound design, immersive audio, and realistic character reactions.

    • Proximity chat, in-game music, and fun, creative features like in-game radio or humorous skins.

    • Removal of time-limited content, focus on free maps, and avoiding pay-to-win or paywalled content.


  6. Critique of Current and Past Battlefield Games:

    • Preference for Battlefield 4 and Battlefield 1’s gameplay, map design, and atmosphere.

    • Disapproval of Battlefield 2042’s design, graphics, and lack of identity.

    • Desire for a game that breaks the mould with destruction, large maps, and technological innovation.


  7. Industry and Studio Insights:

    • Mention of studio closures (e.g., Ridgeline Studios) and speculation about EA’s consolidation efforts.

    • Hope that new studios like EA Motive will focus on quality single-player experiences.

    • The hosts dare EA to make a proper Battlefield with innovative features like destruction and community-driven design.


  8. Overall Message:

    • A strong desire for Battlefield to return to its roots—focused on fun, immersion, tactical gameplay, and community engagement.

    • Hope that industry changes and community feedback will influence future Battlefield titles positively.

DOWNLOAD: Episode 16 Transcript


Note: Transcripts are not fully accurate, as they were not fixed for accent & grammar mistakes

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