Battlefield 2042 Lacked Bad Company 2’s Excellence, Producer Admits
▼ Summary
– Battlefield 6 producer Jeremy Chubb cites Battlefield: Bad Company 2 as a major inspiration, praising its destructive elements and fidelity.
– Chubb acknowledges that Battlefield 2042 lacked some of the series’ signature destruction, which they aim to revive in Battlefield 6.
– An open beta for Battlefield 6 will run for 48 hours on August 7, with additional tests on August 9 and August 14.
– Battlefield 6 releases on October 10 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with no plans for a Nintendo Switch 2 version.
– The game will feature a battle royale mode set in California and may include skill-based matchmaking, but won’t cost $80 as rumored.
Battlefield 2042 fell short of capturing the magic that made Bad Company 2 a fan favorite, according to a key developer working on the franchise’s next installment. Jeremy Chubb, a producer on the upcoming Battlefield title, openly acknowledged that the 2021 release lacked the signature destruction mechanics that defined earlier entries in the series.
During a recent interview, Chubb pointed to Bad Company 2 as the gold standard for Battlefield’s destructive gameplay, describing it as a benchmark for excellence. “That game nailed the balance between detail and chaos,” he explained. “Whether you were blowing holes in walls or leveling entire structures, the destruction felt meaningful, it was core to the experience.” He admitted that Battlefield 2042 missed the mark in this regard, prompting the team to revisit those foundational elements for the next game.
Fans won’t have to wait long to see if the developers have succeeded. An open beta kicks off on August 7, followed by additional testing windows on August 9 and 14. Early previews suggest the new installment is drawing heavy inspiration from classic Battlefield titles like BF3 and BF4, reviving beloved features such as the traditional class system and large-scale Conquest battles.
Scheduled for release on October 10, the game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. While EA has ruled out a Nintendo Switch version, early reactions from the community have been notably more positive compared to Battlefield 2042’s troubled launch. Leaked details about a battle royale mode set in California have also surfaced, though official confirmation remains pending.
Rumors about pricing and matchmaking systems have swirled, but one thing is clear: the development team is determined to recapture the essence that made earlier Battlefield games unforgettable. Whether they’ve struck the right balance between nostalgia and innovation will soon be put to the test.
(Source: IGN)
