Battlefield 6 reminds me a lot of the experience of watching the London New Year's Eve fireworks display. It's as bombastic and loud as it is straightforward and unsurprising. It's well-coordinated, energetic, good-looking, fairly superficial, clearly incredibly expensive, and largely comprised of endless, context-free explosions. But who doesn't enjoy a good fireworks show?
After the poor reception of Battlefield 2042 back in 2021, Battlefield 6 is a clear attempt to roll back the clock and return to the series' perceived golden era – i.e., Battlefield 3 and 4 – dialling back the extraneous elements and sci-fi tech in favour of a more grounded form of warfare. And while an overwhelming abundance of caution has resulted in a game that's not always particularly interesting to talk about, the sheer value and spectacle has made it undeniably fun to play.
