A stress test for the servers – Additionally, initial changes for the open beta of Battlefield 1 were played on the servers today.
The developers of Battlefield 1 announced a stress test for the game today, which may negatively impact server performance. Additionally an update for Battlefield 1 was released that affects all participating platforms of the open beta. As a player, however, you do not need to download a patch for this, as the changes were made on the servers. Although there are no official patch notes yet, players are already reporting changes to the Conquest mode.
Server issues in Battlefield 1
Today, a stress test for the servers of Battlefield 1 begins. The developers are simulating extreme startup situations to prepare for the release of the game. Due to this stress test, it is possible that the servers may not operate reliably. Connection drops, disruptions, and error messages such as “failed to join server” or “lost connection” can be the result. Remember that this stress test is important for the game to ensure a smoother launch and to avoid high server downtimes.
“Battlefield 1 Beta” update
Furthermore, it was announced on Twitter that an update for the open beta of Battlefield 1 has been released today. However, the developers did not communicate the changes in patch notes. Some changes were quickly noticed. For example, players confirm that the Conquest mode no longer has a 15-minute countdown timer in its current state. The time limit is no longer present in this mode. The team that reaches 300 points first in any time now wins.
Further changes have not yet become known. While players have been wishing for a second map for days to bring some variety into the game, the developers have not given any hints in this direction yet. The fulfillment of this wish seems also unlikely. Players who ask for a map on Twitter are referred to the Battlefield 1 forums.
