The fact that women can play important roles in Battlefield 5 and can also be selected as characters annoys some people. However, the developer now clearly states that there will be no changes to this.
The head of DICE, the developers of Battlefield V, says “female characters remain in the game.” In recent days, there has been a lot of criticism online, as gamers are upset that in the new Battlefield installment, it is also possible to play as a woman.
Clear words from the Battlefield V lead developer
The reveal of the new Battlefield V shows that women are important to this game. They are featured in the trailer, on posters at events, and also as cover art. In the game, gamers have the option to choose and play as a female character.
People were outraged about the female characters in Battlefield V fuming online. They wrote on Reddit and Twitter how bad this decision is and that women should definitely be removed from Battlefield V. Some questioned the historically accurate representation of World War II.
In response, the lead developer of DICE, Oskar Gabrielson, has clear words on Twitter: women remain in the game!
“We want Battlefield V to represent all those who were part of the greatest drama in human history and give players the opportunity to choose and customize their characters.” he writes on Twitter.
According to Gabrielson, those who find it historically inaccurate do not recognize the point of the game.
“With dedication, we as a studio try to do everything we can to create games that are open and diverse. We always try to push boundaries and bring unexpected experiences. But above all, our games should be fun!”
He continues: “The Battlefield sandbox has always been about playing how you want. For example, gathering three players on a galloping horse with flamethrowers. With BFV, you all get the chance to play as who you want. That’s #everyonesbattlefield.”
Battlefield 5 is set to be released worldwide on October 19 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. To keep the game accessible to all, DLCs will be free!
