The release ofBattlefield 2042has been a fairly troubled one, with fans and reviewers voicing concerns about the prevalence of bugs at launch. Moreover, fans have also pointed out thatBattlefield 2042is missing some features that were present in previous games, including voice chat and a number of game modes. This has led some to boycottBattlefield 2042until the game is in a state that more closely resembles previous offerings.
To these fans, the latestBattlefieldnews will be of little comfort. According to rumors,the nextBattlefieldgame will be a hero shooter, which has not gone down very well with fans of the series. While these reports are unconfirmed, they come fromBattlefieldinsider Tom Henderson, who is well-known within the community. Henderson has been proven right on a number of occasions, which has resulted inBattlefieldfans trusting his claims.
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The State of Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042’srocky launchhas been a point of concern, with some fans wondering if the game can ever recover. There have been updates toBattlefield 2042that have aimed to remedy some of the game’s bugs and glitches, but these have been a drop in the ocean. These bug fixes were certainly welcomed by theBattlefieldcommunity, but for fans who have boycotted the game, it will take something greater to bring them back. In particular, one of the biggest concerns of these fans has been the absence of a story mode which has been poorly received, although this likely isn’t a feature that can be added post-launch.
Battlefield 2042’slist of missing featuresis extensive and contains some mechanics that at one point were major parts of the series appeal. WhenBattlefieldandCall of Dutywere vying for the title of best military shooter, one of the bigger featuresBattlefieldhad going for it was its server browser. Players could enter into matchmaking just as they would inCall of Duty, but they also had the option of selecting the server they wished to play on. This was a point of pride forBattlefieldfans, and as such, the absence of a server browser inBattlefield 2042and the disbanding of multiplayer lobbies after each match has fans disappointed. This is one of the greater concerns ofBattlefieldfans, but it is still just one of many.
Why Battlefield Shouldn’t Become a Hero Shooter
Following the chaotic release ofBattlefield 2042, players have grown disgruntled with the series, concerned that it may have become out of touch with what fans want. This is best exemplified by the disappearance ofBattlefield’smultiplayer server system, though there is another problem as well.Battlefield 2042has introduced new specialists to the game, which replaced the more traditional class system ofBattlefield. Once again, fans have reacted negatively to this change, which does not bode well forBattlefield’splans to become a hero shooter in the near future. IfBattlefield 2042’sspecialists were a way to test the waters for a hero shooter format, then the waters are frigid.
Beyond the changed class system, which already paints a picture of a fanbase unwilling to compromise,Battlefieldhas traditionally been the military shooter that has pushed the boundaries of how many players can fit into a single lobby. In fact, one of the more well-received elements of this year’s release has beenBattlefield 2042’s128 player lobbies. It’s clear whatBattlefieldfans are looking for when they boot up aBattlefieldgame, and to change to anOverwatchorValorantstyle hero shooter system would go completely against that. Fan reaction toBattlefield 2042and the reports of a hero shooter indicate that theBattlefieldseries should attempt to build upon previous games in the series rather than start anew.
Battlefield 2042is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
