Introducing Battlefield Labs - Help shape the future of BF

I got mines. I have played BF1942, BF2, BF Vietnam, BF1943, (BF1/3/4/5 2042 mostly on console). Never did play 2142 sadly. I am pumped. (also the bad company games)
 
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Quite sad that i'm still not invited to this test.
I've played literally every single Battlefield game, was "Veteran level 11" in BC1 and BC2.
Filled in the survey and signed up in the first 15 minutes after announcement. Yet, nothing!
If i am invited, how will i know about it ? the EA playtesting overview page just gives me playtests for Skate and Apex Legends insider, both of which don't interest me much.
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Camper182 said:
Quite sad that i'm still not invited to this test.
I've played literally every single Battlefield game, was "Veteran level 11" in BC1 and BC2.
Filled in the survey and signed up in the first 15 minutes after announcement. Yet, nothing!
If i am invited, how will i know about it ? the EA playtesting overview page just gives me playtests for Skate and Apex Legends insider, both of which don't interest me much.
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You should get an email giving you a survey to complete but some are saying they didnt get the email but this page you are on here shows the playtest and you click it to pick a slot to play in
 


Today, we're excited to start outlining our future vision for the Class System in Battlefield.
The gameplay mechanics of classes and aspects that players have enjoyed most have evolved throughout the history of the Battlefield franchise. Our goal within Battlefield Labs is to test and refine the best aspects of the Class System from our history, and to evolve them into a cohesive vision for the future.
As we begin testing these class-defining systems, we invite you to either play, test or read along with what's to come for classes in Battlefield.
Let's begin!

OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY FOR CLASSES

We envision the future of Battlefield classes to be a series of interconnected systems and fundamentals that shape your role on the field, while granting you the freedom to customize how you execute that role. Through Battlefield Labs play sessions, feedback, and data gathering, we aim to strike a balance between defined roles and player choice.


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The Class System is defined by two main components: Customizable and class-defining.
The customizable components empower players to explore and push the boundaries of their roles within their chosen class while also still adhering to the expectations of the class.
The class-defining components are designed to enhance "pick-up-and-go" playability and reinforce the expectations of your class identity.
CUSTOMIZABLE:
  • Weapon Loadouts: Fully customizable weapon loadouts allow you the freedom to play the way you want. Play to the strengths of your class by using your signature weapons, or easily switch to any other weapon to meet the needs of your squad.
  • Class Gadgets: You'll have the option to carry two gadgets onto the battlefield, tailored to each class and its specific role. Recon aficionados specialize in intelligence and counterintelligence, with class gadgets including Deploy Beacons, Anti-Personnel Mines, and Laser Designators.
  • Training: Our philosophy with Training is to offer a series of traits that can be unlocked during play to enhance your ability to perform your role. As you engage more in a match, you'll gradually earn flat-stat bonuses and more to support the effectiveness of your role further.
  • Throwables: Our approach to throwables prioritizes enabling each class to effectively fulfill its role by providing tailored throwables.
CLASS-DEFINING
  • Signature Weapon: Each class has a Signature Weapon category tied to their class identity, which, when used, enhances their role on the battlefield.For example, using our same ongoing test subject, the Recon class, if you select a weapon from the Sniper Rifle category, you will benefit from increased breath-holding duration. In contrast, an Assault player choosing from the same category will not receive this bonus.
DMRs, Carbines, and Shotguns remain viable options, no matter your class, but don't benefit from any Signature Weapon bonus.
  • Signature Trait: Each class features a unique Signature Trait, providing passive bonuses tailored to optimize your role on the battlefield. For instance, a Recon player automatically spots enemies while aiming down sights, encouraging the use of weapons that complement this specialization.
  • Signature Gadget: These gadgets are unique and singular to each class with an aim for you to always have access to a tool that fulfills the role of that class.Separate from what you may choose as gadgets within your loadout.
  • Default Weapon Packages: The default weapon package is a pre-set combination of attachments and visual customization for each class to be combat ready, with the option for further progression and personalization.

What's Next

The Class System and its individual components will be available for testing within Battlefield Labs in the coming weeks. Participants will be able to go hands-on with these features, discuss, and provide feedback.
Following further play sessions, we'll be back with another Community Update to unpack class components in more detail, and share learnings based on participant feedback.
 
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HeisenbergFX4 said:


Today, we're excited to start outlining our future vision for the Class System in Battlefield.
The gameplay mechanics of classes and aspects that players have enjoyed most have evolved throughout the history of the Battlefield franchise. Our goal within Battlefield Labs is to test and refine the best aspects of the Class System from our history, and to evolve them into a cohesive vision for the future.
As we begin testing these class-defining systems, we invite you to either play, test or read along with what's to come for classes in Battlefield.
Let's begin!

OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY FOR CLASSES

We envision the future of Battlefield classes to be a series of interconnected systems and fundamentals that shape your role on the field, while granting you the freedom to customize how you execute that role. Through Battlefield Labs play sessions, feedback, and data gathering, we aim to strike a balance between defined roles and player choice.
Image
The Class System is defined by two main components: Customizable and class-defining.
The customizable components empower players to explore and push the boundaries of their roles within their chosen class while also still adhering to the expectations of the class.
The class-defining components are designed to enhance "pick-up-and-go" playability and reinforce the expectations of your class identity.
CUSTOMIZABLE:
  • Weapon Loadouts: Fully customizable weapon loadouts allow you the freedom to play the way you want. Play to the strengths of your class by using your signature weapons, or easily switch to any other weapon to meet the needs of your squad.
  • Class Gadgets: You'll have the option to carry two gadgets onto the battlefield, tailored to each class and its specific role. Recon aficionados specialize in intelligence and counterintelligence, with class gadgets including Deploy Beacons, Anti-Personnel Mines, and Laser Designators.
  • Training: Our philosophy with Training is to offer a series of traits that can be unlocked during play to enhance your ability to perform your role. As you engage more in a match, you'll gradually earn flat-stat bonuses and more to support the effectiveness of your role further.
  • Throwables: Our approach to throwables prioritizes enabling each class to effectively fulfill its role by providing tailored throwables.
CLASS-DEFINING
  • Signature Weapon: Each class has a Signature Weapon category tied to their class identity, which, when used, enhances their role on the battlefield.For example, using our same ongoing test subject, the Recon class, if you select a weapon from the Sniper Rifle category, you will benefit from increased breath-holding duration. In contrast, an Assault player choosing from the same category will not receive this bonus.
DMRs, Carbines, and Shotguns remain viable options, no matter your class, but don't benefit from any Signature Weapon bonus.
  • Signature Trait: Each class features a unique Signature Trait, providing passive bonuses tailored to optimize your role on the battlefield. For instance, a Recon player automatically spots enemies while aiming down sights, encouraging the use of weapons that complement this specialization.
  • Signature Gadget: These gadgets are unique and singular to each class with an aim for you to always have access to a tool that fulfills the role of that class.Separate from what you may choose as gadgets within your loadout.
  • Default Weapon Packages: The default weapon package is a pre-set combination of attachments and visual customization for each class to be combat ready, with the option for further progression and personalization.

What's Next

The Class System and its individual components will be available for testing within Battlefield Labs in the coming weeks. Participants will be able to go hands-on with these features, discuss, and provide feedback.
Following further play sessions, we'll be back with another Community Update to unpack class components in more detail, and share learnings based on participant feedback.
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BF3/4 Class system with class specific gadgets too.

Im so in.........not invited :( but im in.
 
These devs never learn. Weapons need to be class locked. A medic shouldn't be able to use a sniper for example, it's not that hard to understand dice..
 
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HeisenbergFX4 said:
CLASS-DEFINING
  • Signature Weapon: Each class has a Signature Weapon category tied to their class identity, which, when used, enhances their role on the battlefield.For example, using our same ongoing test subject, the Recon class, if you select a weapon from the Sniper Rifle category, you will benefit from increased breath-holding duration. In contrast, an Assault player choosing from the same category will not receive this bonus.
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Garbage. Weapon restrictions have always (well, up until BF3) been an integral part of ensuring classes/kits are balanced. Engineer, for instance, might have the most powerful anti-vehicle gadgets but his main weapon would be limited to close-range SMGs/PDWs/shotguns, making him sub-optimal for general infantry engagements and making sure there's still a viable role for kits like Assault or Spec-Ops.

This is very much a move in the wrong direction.
 
DaciaJC said:
Garbage. Weapon restrictions have always (well, up until BF3) been an integral part of ensuring classes/kits are balanced. Engineer, for instance, might have the most powerful anti-vehicle gadgets but his main weapon would be limited to close-range SMGs/PDWs/shotguns, making him sub-optimal for general infantry engagements and making sure there's still a viable role for kits like Assault or Spec-Ops.

This is very much a move in the wrong direction.
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I have always loved being a tank hunter/killer but now I can carry an actual great weapon?

Before people had to make hard choices now most people will run about the same set ups I would imagine
 
Yeah i got a ps5 invite even though Im pretty sure I requested or registered as PC.

I technically have a ps5 but I dont think Ive even turned it on since Rebirth.

But time to fire that bitch up I guess!
 
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Yeah the weapon class thing is the first big L ive seen thus far from the info ive seen about the game. They really should reconsider than, like asap. I really hope they didn't do that based on the feedback of testers that have had access already because that indicates to me(at least imo) you have to many happy go lucky people in your playtesting.
 
HeisenbergFX4 said:


Today, we're excited to start outlining our future vision for the Class System in Battlefield.
The gameplay mechanics of classes and aspects that players have enjoyed most have evolved throughout the history of the Battlefield franchise. Our goal within Battlefield Labs is to test and refine the best aspects of the Class System from our history, and to evolve them into a cohesive vision for the future.
As we begin testing these class-defining systems, we invite you to either play, test or read along with what's to come for classes in Battlefield.
Let's begin!

OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY FOR CLASSES

We envision the future of Battlefield classes to be a series of interconnected systems and fundamentals that shape your role on the field, while granting you the freedom to customize how you execute that role. Through Battlefield Labs play sessions, feedback, and data gathering, we aim to strike a balance between defined roles and player choice.
Image
The Class System is defined by two main components: Customizable and class-defining.
The customizable components empower players to explore and push the boundaries of their roles within their chosen class while also still adhering to the expectations of the class.
The class-defining components are designed to enhance "pick-up-and-go" playability and reinforce the expectations of your class identity.
CUSTOMIZABLE:
  • Weapon Loadouts: Fully customizable weapon loadouts allow you the freedom to play the way you want. Play to the strengths of your class by using your signature weapons, or easily switch to any other weapon to meet the needs of your squad.
  • Class Gadgets: You'll have the option to carry two gadgets onto the battlefield, tailored to each class and its specific role. Recon aficionados specialize in intelligence and counterintelligence, with class gadgets including Deploy Beacons, Anti-Personnel Mines, and Laser Designators.
  • Training: Our philosophy with Training is to offer a series of traits that can be unlocked during play to enhance your ability to perform your role. As you engage more in a match, you'll gradually earn flat-stat bonuses and more to support the effectiveness of your role further.
  • Throwables: Our approach to throwables prioritizes enabling each class to effectively fulfill its role by providing tailored throwables.
CLASS-DEFINING
  • Signature Weapon: Each class has a Signature Weapon category tied to their class identity, which, when used, enhances their role on the battlefield.For example, using our same ongoing test subject, the Recon class, if you select a weapon from the Sniper Rifle category, you will benefit from increased breath-holding duration. In contrast, an Assault player choosing from the same category will not receive this bonus.
DMRs, Carbines, and Shotguns remain viable options, no matter your class, but don't benefit from any Signature Weapon bonus.
  • Signature Trait: Each class features a unique Signature Trait, providing passive bonuses tailored to optimize your role on the battlefield. For instance, a Recon player automatically spots enemies while aiming down sights, encouraging the use of weapons that complement this specialization.
  • Signature Gadget: These gadgets are unique and singular to each class with an aim for you to always have access to a tool that fulfills the role of that class.Separate from what you may choose as gadgets within your loadout.
  • Default Weapon Packages: The default weapon package is a pre-set combination of attachments and visual customization for each class to be combat ready, with the option for further progression and personalization.

What's Next

The Class System and its individual components will be available for testing within Battlefield Labs in the coming weeks. Participants will be able to go hands-on with these features, discuss, and provide feedback.
Following further play sessions, we'll be back with another Community Update to unpack class components in more detail, and share learnings based on participant feedback.
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I'm so fucking naive for hoping they'd go back to a more classic class system where vehicles and weapons are faction and class locked...
A more authentic game that does not delve into full milsim gameplay mechanics, just like older Battlefield games, is this really that much to ask?
Or at least make it like BF3 if having all weapons being availabe to every faction is really that important... You had to level up a lot to unlock other factions' weapons but the initial kit was unique to each faction.
And I won't even bother ranting about not having weapons class locked.
Fucking hell
 
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Too bad. But I'll take anything.

Hoping they'll recapture the feel of BF3/BF4. Those were peak BF.
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The last test 2 weeks ago was only a couple of hours long and did not get to play with the unlocked weapons on all classes but it was fun

Not sure it will capture the BF glory days though which is sad because people are just looking for a fun shooter to drop COD
 

Schedule for the upcoming stress test:

Friday

Abbasid (Breakthrough), Battery (Conquest), Abbasid (Domination)

Saturday

Abbasid (Breakthrough), Battery (Conquest), Battery (Domination)

Sunday

Abbasid (Breakthrough, Conquest and Domination)

We won't see the map Capstone.

Participation in the stress test doesn't grant you permanent BF Labs access.
 
Yeah not getting sucked in. This just looks like a halfway house to still force through the no class thing.

Each class has a subset of weapons for a reason. This is a bad call. I really don't know why they aren't listening. This smacks of someone just refusing to walk back a shitty decision. Listen to your players.
 
cormack12 said:
Yeah not getting sucked in. This just looks like a halfway house to still force through the no class thing.

Each class has a subset of weapons for a reason. This is a bad call. I really don't know why they aren't listening. This smacks of someone just refusing to walk back a shitty decision. Listen to your players.
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I'm struggling to see how this is an issue unless one class is superior to the others.

I always play medic in Battlefield games. I don't see why that means I should be locked out of using a sniper or an smg.
 
I've been accepted for tomorrow on PS5.

Today is a good fucking day.

Also RE all guns on all classes. Yeah. I agree. Should be certain guns on certain classes. As it always has been. But I'm still optimistic
 
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ValiantInstance said:
I'm struggling to see how this is an issue unless one class is superior to the others.

I always play medic in Battlefield games. I don't see why that means I should be locked out of using a sniper or an smg.
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An effective medic is not meant to be akimboing into the fray with SMGs in CQC. Nor looking through a reticule for most of the match. You're meant to be supporting your squad and putting down packs where they are needed, running to revive etc. If you're a sniper you're not really pushing in Rush are you? So unless you have an entire squad of recon you will be miles away from your squad mates.

If you want to use a sniper rifle why not play recon and actually provide recon support for spotting etc? SMG is more subjective but again as your squads health is your main priority you shouldn't be in real close quarters combat unless your squad gets broken through.

Put bluntly, if you're just in a squad farming points on stupid revives and hoping people run over your med packs then it probably isn't a big deal. But if you're playing as a proper squad then it does.
 
FUBARx89 said:
I've been accepted for tomorrow on PS5.

Today is a good fucking day.

Also RE all guns on all classes. Yeah. I agree. Should be certain guns on certain classes. As it always has been. But I'm still optimistic
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I've been accepted for today, and apparently I think you have access all throughout the weekend. Still, no code in my email despite me being on the testing schedule and the RSVP for PS5. There is literally no one to contact for support about this. EA Help is shit since it's run by a chat bot and they just redirect you in circles. Don't bother with the Battlefield Discord as it's a mine field either.

Super frustrating here.
 
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