Battlefield 6 Multiplayer reveal - 31st July 2025 (11:30 PT // 14:30 ET // 19:30 UK)
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Ironbunny
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If its anything like before you can have a perk that automaticly spots. If you dont have it then its done manually.
R6Rider
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That might be referring to enemies being marked for you as you aim and shoot at them. In those instances only you (and maybe squad?) can see them.
As mentioned above 2042 had some recon specialist that would mark enemies for your team if you shot at them and a different one that would mark enemies that shot at you. It's likely recon will have some sort of similar spotting or marking perk/passive ability.
clarky
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Talking about this. I remember spotting from previous games. (not 2042 I refunded that never to return). This seems way too strong if its universal.
HeisenbergFX4
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Luipadre
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I love that every BF beta starts early EU time. Im glad DICE is in swedenPreload and start times for Thursday. Do wish it would hurry up, I have huge amounts of down time this week and this will kill 4 days very nicely.
The Thick Tyne
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LETS GOOOO
The Thick Tyne
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I have a question. I was sent a PS5 code to something called the Pre Alpha Server Performance Test. Unfortunately, my EA account was not liked to my steam and I no longer have my PS5. So, I never tried the older beta.
Does the information at the top automatically mean I'll get another PS5 code? Because I changed my account to link to my steam now.
clarky
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If the account you signed up for labs is linked to your current Steam account and you received the email then you should be good to go.
I have a question. I was sent a PS5 code to something called the Pre Alpha Server Performance Test. Unfortunately, my EA account was not liked to my steam and I no longer have my PS5. So, I never tried the older beta.
Does the information at the top automatically mean I'll get another PS5 code? Because I changed my account to link to my steam now.
The Thick Tyne
Gold Member
I only recently changed it to steam when I saw this email, so it's been after the fact. I hope I get it so I can play early.
clarky
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Should be fine, can't think of any reason why not.
cormack12
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They have training linked to your class. So you can mix and match with certain elements but at a cost of some training and perks it sounds like
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HeisenbergFX4
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Seems to be just part of Recon class
Recon - Aim Spotting. We currently have Recon's Signature Trait as the ability to spot enemies while aiming down sight automatically. This is a Signature Trait that we are actively seeking feedback on within Battlefield Labs and are continually improving.
From that article that
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INC
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Seems to be just part of Recon class
Recon - Aim Spotting. We currently have Recon's Signature Trait as the ability to spot enemies while aiming down sight automatically. This is a Signature Trait that we are actively seeking feedback on within Battlefield Labs and are continually improving.
From that article that
it doesnt auto spot for everyone, but it will highlight an enemey when you aim over them, if you then click ping/spot itll spot them. scout will auto spot as part of their trait, their other sklill tree will allow to spot players when you hit them
DirtInUrEye
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I don't because I like shadows and ambient occlusion to ground the geometry, otherwise it looks like last gen shite.
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Imtjnotu
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i remember people were playing 2042 at the beginning with all low settings so they could see clearly across the map with no terrain or trees in the line of sight
This is my biggest concern right now. I haven't played the game but the maps, even the conquest versions, look painfully small with too many narrow chokepoints and not enough opportunities for the sandbox gameplay that BF is known for
Luipadre
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Well we will have atleast 1 good CQ map, firestorm
Ironbunny
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The reviewers indicated the that there are bigger maps.
DirtInUrEye
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I'm a bit of a BF weirdo I suppose, as I've always really liked the tighter infantry based environments, i.e. smaller maps. I do love the classic massive sprawling melees as well and I'll rinse them for years, but I'd still quite blissfully live in a new BF release that was basically an entire game's worth of BF3 Close Quarters DLC, like ten maps of that shit would suit me down to the ground.
PectacularOz
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There's a recon perk that autospots.
The debate around spotting in BF tends tl be whethere or not/how long the spot follows the spotted player. Or if it only imdicates where they were at the time of spotting.
Luipadre
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I hope they will do theme based seasonal content. Imagine a naval season with naval maps and the return of naval combat. Base is so good here and looks like we dont have to wait a year to get the basic features back to the game like every BF release so they can focus on content this time.
clarky
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Luipadre
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These 2 are apparently the biggest in the game at launch
They should've include atleast 1 big map in the beta imo. There are 3 med to small sized maps and 1 really small one
Investor9872
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Tell COD that. They don't care about Ping server-based match-making!
clarky
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Maybe they'll stick a big one in on the last weekend to keep the hype train going if it goes well.
BeardSpike
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Yeah, while I'm playing BO6 I can't even memorise which maps are which from thumbnails.
Yeah and those skins got way out of hand. I feel like it's progressively getting worse every damn season.
I saw a bunch of comments, even on COD main YT account and content for new season that people are beyond excited for Battlefield 6 Open Beta and no skins bullshit. So there is hype.
I'm personally trying it myself when it's out. So I'm giving in.
Team deathmatch got me curious. Since I play online with some friends TD in COD almost every time we decide to boot it up.
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ValiantInstance
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That's because they are mostly AI generated, supported by data that says people want to play Shipment style maps all the time. It says a lot that Nuketown is the best playing map in the game.
Treyarch are dead, and to me that means Cod is dead. I have no interest in what Infinity Ward have been doing ironically since Zampella left.
xVodevil
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As much as I love plety old maps, this time I prefer new ones. And then they can go on and and remake 2-3-4 or sort of "best of"all in one new game based on this if the gameplay is solid.
simpatico
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Have they ruled out fully featured server rental? Kernal level anti-cheat is obviously not ideal, but I'd be surprised if I didn't already have it installed from another game that didn't get enough fanfare to make me aware of it. I'm much more focused on those custom server options. Even if they can find a way to virtualize it. Such a big part of the Battlefield experience for me. Absurdly long games of Conquest, Metro 24/7, Going to the same server because you have a feel for the regulars, etc.
Isn't it gorgeous?
Isn't it gorgeous?
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ValiantInstance
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I'll throw out a less cynical take on their insistence on not having a server browser.
I think they want to maintain playlist control so they can have special events to pull players in like Operation Metro 24/7. This is their best way to attract players outside of new content.
I think they want to maintain playlist control so they can have special events to pull players in like Operation Metro 24/7. This is their best way to attract players outside of new content.
simpatico
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I'm sure they must not think it plays a part in their market share decline since 4, but they're wrong. Battlefield 1 on PC with custom servers would be an evergreen release with strong sales legs after a decade. It's so frustrating to watch because the hard part, the actual game, they've got down. Seeing them fumble the bag on the paperwork after such a strong game development performance is brutal.
And as a player, yeah, going from my screenshot to just "FIND A MATCH" is a huge loss of functionality and a step backwards technologically. Do you think their curated control is an upgrade?
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ValiantInstance
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I never suggested it was, just throwing out a potential explanation. There are posts in this thread of me asking for a server browser.
Iit's going to sell like crazy regardless. This is simply something they can do to show fans their good intentions.
HeisenbergFX4
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Naked Lunch
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3D spotting is the dumbest thing about modern Battlefields.
Seeing big red dots saying 'shoot here' is such casual gamer junk.
Its a glorified wall hack.
BF2's spotting was handled solely thru the mini map - not big orange/red dots running around on the screen.
For BF3 and 4 - hardcore mode removed 3d spotting and spots were only viewable on the map screen only - but the concession was dealing with the super fast TTK of hardcore mode.
The fact that 3d spotting is back is lame.
Seeing big red dots saying 'shoot here' is such casual gamer junk.
Its a glorified wall hack.
BF2's spotting was handled solely thru the mini map - not big orange/red dots running around on the screen.
For BF3 and 4 - hardcore mode removed 3d spotting and spots were only viewable on the map screen only - but the concession was dealing with the super fast TTK of hardcore mode.
The fact that 3d spotting is back is lame.
Dark Shinobi
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I'm with ya. Simply aiming at an enemy shouldn't automatically highlight them and put a big red diamond above their head. Even if it's just for your personal HUD. It's obvious who the enemies are. Spotting should only take place if it's done manually or with the recon class. That's some bitch ass hand holding imo and breaks the immersion.
salva
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Yeah agree, 3D spotting in general is shit, event if it's manual. There should be no requirement for a hud element telling you what and where an enemy is.
The only spotting that should exist is via a UAV within the minimap like BF2.
Man remember when you could destroy the enemy UAV and artillery in BF2 - what a fucking cool concept, bring that shit back
The only spotting that should exist is via a UAV within the minimap like BF2.
Man remember when you could destroy the enemy UAV and artillery in BF2 - what a fucking cool concept, bring that shit back
LiquidMetal14
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What is the word on post launch support for maps? I see this 100USD edition which does nothing for me. That's asking a lot for not being a Deluxe version with access to all maps. And there's 9 at launch? Some clarity on this would be nice and if the maps will be free then that's great but I doubt that will happen.
Seein that jackfrags video earlier, I'm starting to see it now. Very informative so far. Steam version not requiring bloatware EA app is major reason to just get it on Steam.
Seein that jackfrags video earlier, I'm starting to see it now. Very informative so far. Steam version not requiring bloatware EA app is major reason to just get it on Steam.
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Naked Lunch
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Destroying those commander assets was such a cool little tactical touch to the gameplay - and often was the nudge that gave one entire team towards victory.
Remember how commanders then had to either waste a supply drop to repair them - or send a friendly engineer out there to fix them manually?
Having arty or UAV down for a set time period was a huge deal between winning and losing.
Those are things that with 2005's BF2, back then - I wondered how advanced new entries in the series would get with ideas like that - only to have the exact opposite happen in the 20 years since. Things have only gotten dumbed down and casual. Commanders dont even exist anymore and likely wont ever come back.
Even the comms system back then in BF2 > commander could voicechat with squadleaders - and give onscreen orders to the squadleaders.
Then the squadleaders relayed the orders to the squads. I used to ask the commander to send jets to bomb a tank convoy or something - and when it worked - it worked like a charm.
I used to play on servers where the commanders were military vets - these dudes took that shit seriously! But it made the game all the more fun having people running the teams who actually cared about winning. People (my crew included) used to wait in a huge queue just to play on those servers.
Anything new and exciting?
i skimmed 5 pages and saw nothing. Worse is lack of big maps and having too many smaller cramped infantry maps.
And that screenshot I saw of the Brooklyn map with the overturned fire engine (if my eyes didn't decieve me) was a turnoff. Made me think we are getting CoD.
Not seeing a reason why I wouldn't just play The Finals instead. BF developers. Destruction. Originality. Fun. ...
i skimmed 5 pages and saw nothing. Worse is lack of big maps and having too many smaller cramped infantry maps.
And that screenshot I saw of the Brooklyn map with the overturned fire engine (if my eyes didn't decieve me) was a turnoff. Made me think we are getting CoD.
Not seeing a reason why I wouldn't just play The Finals instead. BF developers. Destruction. Originality. Fun. ...
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