The Battlefield franchise has always been known for its gigantic scale of combat that combines explosive action with strategic gameplay, but some of its best maps thrive off unpredictable chaos. While the series has had its share of growing pains in recent years, the latest announcement by EA over the future of Battlefield is a good start to winning back favor from long-time players. With the upcoming release officially making a return to a modern setting after over a decade, the next Battlefield title is the perfect stage to bring back a fan-favorite map style.
While not much has been officially revealed about the sequel’s development, EA has clear plans to redefine the Battlefield series moving forward. The developers aren’t afraid to acknowledge Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 being some of the best the series has to offer, with the new game hoping to make a return to the core of what made the franchise so great in its prime. Being inspired by these classic titles in the franchise means bringing out their most standout features while retaining the unique Battlefield identity.
The Return Of Operation Style Maps
Two Of The Most Chaotic Maps Are Infamous For A Reason
Despite going against the principles that make the Battlefield franchise stand out from the crowd, Operation-style maps are incredibly popular among a dedicated segment of the fanbase. Every match of Operation Metro and Operation Locker was guaranteed to have much faster-paced action than any other with its high-intensity choke points, making for an incredibly memorable experience.
While some players vehemently stand against these maps, they’re still loved by many thanks to their unique charm that’s hard to find anywhere else both in or outside the franchise.
Many players also use these maps as an easy way to level up certain weapons or challenges; farming kills at close quarters much faster.
Each Operation map is designed in a mostly linear fashion with objectives scattered in a line through the center, creating constant full-frontal clashes with a high number of players to explosive results.
The developers themselves have acknowledged how many fans still love these maps as seen on their dedicated private servers, with Battlefield 2042’s Redacted map being an homage to their classic style. One of the main features that makes these maps so enjoyable is how they change throughout a match, going from a pristine subway to a chaotic mess of destruction, with new passageways in the environment opening up for more flanking routes.
A Chance For The Best Battlefield In Years
Bringing Back The Most Desired Features From Previous Games
Despite its disastrous launch being the final straw for many fans hopeful of a new direction for the series, Battlefield 2042 managed to take in feedback and transform itself into a much better game in only a year. While it was too little, too late for most, players who stuck with the game were rewarded with an evolving experience that succeeded in improving on its best features.
While much of the fanbase still holds a grudge against EA over the latest entry, bringing back stand-out features and the infamous Operation maps could help create the groundbreaking Battlefield experience fans have been waiting for.
Battlefield 2042’s portal system was a fantastic concept with poor execution, but given proper care as a fully fleshed-out game type, the portal mode could easily be a smashing return for fans. While there’s plenty of material to choose from given the franchise’s legacy dating back to 2002, EA is going to have to take notes from the latest competition if they want to bring back the grip Battlefield used to have on the large-scale FPS genre.
The success of Battlebit Remastered was a testament to almost everything players wanted in a new Battlefield release.
While its popularity has died down over the years, Battlebit Remastered exploded in popularity on release, quickly outcompeting Battlefield 2042 in player count thanks to its dedication to creating a purely fun gameplay experience, emulating the nostalgia of Battlefield at its peak.
The success of Battlebit Remastered was a testament to almost everything players wanted in a new Battlefield release, with gameplay being the main focus rather than visual fidelity. While it’s still hard to directly compare the fun voxel game to the triple-A experience of any immersive Battlefield experience, there’s plenty of room for improvement in the core gameplay of the upcoming sequel.
