Battlefield 6 Revives Classic Class System for Better Gameplay
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– Battlefield 6 reintroduces the classic class system (assault, engineer, support, recon) after player feedback criticized Battlefield 2042’s specialist-based changes.
– Each class has unique weapons, gadgets, and traits, with some tools reassigned to refine their roles (e.g., assault gets flashbangs and adrenaline shots, recon gains drones and C4).
– The support class retains healing and ammo abilities but adds deployable cover, while engineers focus on vehicle combat and repairs.
– Battlefield 6 maintains weapon-sharing between classes but adds class-specific proficiencies that unlock powerful traits when using signature weapons.
– An open beta for Battlefield 6 launches in August, with the full game releasing on October 10 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Battlefield 6 is bringing back the classic class system, a move that promises to refine squad-based gameplay while addressing fan feedback from Battlefield 2042. The upcoming installment reintroduces the franchise’s four core roles, Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon, each with distinct weapons, gadgets, and abilities designed to encourage teamwork and strategic play.
The Assault class returns as the frontline powerhouse, equipped with flashbangs, grenade launchers, and an adrenaline shot that enhances speed and resistance. A notable addition is the ability to carry a second primary weapon, giving players more flexibility in combat.
Engineers remain the go-to choice for vehicle combat, specializing in rockets, mines, and repairing friendly armor. This iteration strips away unnecessary additions, focusing on the class’s core role of dominating mechanized warfare.
Support players will find familiar tools like healing, reviving, and supplying ammo, but now they can also deploy cover for teammates, adding a new layer of tactical defense. Meanwhile, Recon retains its sniper-focused identity but gains squad utility with drones for enemy spotting and a laser designator to guide missiles. C4 is now exclusive to Recon, making them crucial for taking down tanks.
These changes follow Battlefield 2042’s controversial shift to Specialists, which blurred class distinctions by allowing unrestricted weapon and gadget combinations. While Battlefield 6 maintains some flexibility in loadouts, each class now has signature proficiencies that unlock unique traits when using preferred weapons, reinforcing their roles in a squad.
Fans won’t have to wait long to experience the revamped system. An open beta runs through August, with the full game launching on October 10 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The return to a structured class system signals a commitment to the tactical depth that long-time players cherish.
(Source: GameSpot)
