DICE has printed a blog post detailing a few of its ideas concerning the class system for the upcoming Battlefield recreation, and it consists of bringing again a controversial function from Battlefield 2042.
Older titles, just like the much-loved Battlefield 4, had class-locked weapons, however Battlefield 2042 launched the power for gamers in any class to decide on no matter weapon they needed. Some portion of the viewers did not get pleasure from this, whereas others embraced this expanded freedom, and DICE is sticking with it for the following Battlefield recreation.
In Battlefield 6, or no matter the brand new recreation is known as, DICE stated it would permit for “absolutely customizable weapon loadouts” that give gamers the “freedom to play the way in which (*6*) need.”
Every class can have signature weapons, nevertheless, and utilizing them supplies sure advantages. For instance, DICE stated when you select the Recon class, a weapon from the sniper rifle class will afford elevated breath-holding length. If a participant who selected the Assault class makes use of a sniper rifle, they do not get this profit.
DICE stated it needed to supply gamers the choice of customizing their loadouts irrespective of sophistication as a result of doing so could permit them to “meet the wants of your squad” to have success on the battlefield.
Battlefield 2042 launched with “Specialist” characters versus the standard class system. Individuals typically didn’t like this, and DICE introduced again the 4 conventional courses in a later replace.
The developer additionally confirmed that every class in Battlefield 6 can have a signature trait that gives passive bonuses; a Recon participant will be capable to spot enemies whereas aiming down sights, for instance. Courses have signature devices, too, and they’re distinctive to every class with the purpose of giving gamers what they should “fulfill the position of that class.”
“We envision the way forward for Battlefield courses to be a collection of interconnected methods and fundamentals that form your position on the sphere, whereas granting you the liberty to customise the way you execute that position,” DICE stated. “By way of Battlefield Labs play periods, suggestions, and knowledge gathering, we purpose to strike a steadiness between outlined roles and participant alternative.”
Whereas that is DICE’s plan for now, the studio stated it would make modifications all through the Battlefield Labs testing course of. DICE inspired individuals to join Battlefield Labs for an opportunity to attempt the sport out in a future take a look at.
EA will formally unveil the brand new Battlefield recreation this summer time. As for when it might launch, it is due for launch by the top of March 2026, however now that GTA 6 has been delayed, some are theorizing it might come out this fall.