Battlefield Studios, the four-entity super team crafting Electronic Arts’ most important release of the year, has talked a big game since announcing Battlefield 6. They spoke of understanding the community after years of falling short of the franchise’s storied reputation. They’ve mentioned prioritizing player feedback and returning to the series’ roots. As a disgruntled fan who bounced off the last game within weeks of launch, this was what I wanted to hear. But I was still skeptical.
After more than four hours with Battlefield 6’s multiplayer, I can now say that the super team’s confidence isn’t misplaced. Despite being three months from release, Battlefield 6 is the most fun I’ve had playing a multiplayer shooter all year long. And while much of what makes this game special isn’t necessarily new, it’s refreshing to see DICE and company finally get a grasp on what makes Battlefield tick. “To me, I see this game as the spiritual successor to Battlefield 3 and 4,” David Sirland told journalists and streamers shortly before we went hands-on with the game. That captures Battlefield 6 perfectly.
