There is new information about the upcoming Battlefield and how the weapons of the shooter will be distributed among the classes – but this is making many players angry.
How was the mood before the announcement? Actually, the mood in the Battlefield community was quite good. There were many leaks about the new Battlefield showing clips of collapsing buildings or screenshots that were well received by many players. Especially the destructibility of the map and the atmosphere were often praised.
There were posts with thousands of upvotes asking if Battlefield was “back” (cf. Reddit). Of course, after 2042, it wasn’t unclouded excitement and many players remained skeptical and want to wait for the final release, but in general, the leaks managed to create a relatively positive mood.
Weapons are not tied to classes
How did Battlefield destroy the anticipation? Fans of Battlefield are angry and disappointed because weapons will no longer be tied to classes like gadgets. EA announced this in a statement on X. Specifically, it states:
“Completely customizable weapon loadouts give you the freedom to play how you want. Exploit the strengths of your class by using your signature weapons, or simply switch to another weapon to meet the needs of your squad.“
For the gameplay of the future Battlefield, this means: Each class has access to every weapon category and every weapon. However, the classes have individual signature weapons that give the respective class a slight advantage compared to other classes that play this weapon group. For example, scouts can hold their breath longer with a sniper rifle than assault soldiers or engineers.
Disappointed players rant: “The definition of madness”
What do the players say? Many players think it’s bad to make all weapons available for all classes and express strong criticism. Shortly after the announcement, several posts appeared on Reddit with thousands of upvotes criticizing this decision.
- „These new informations are disgusting and make the same mistakes as 2042.” – via Reddit
- „We will not buy your damn game if you take the same path as 2042. […] This is the definition of madness here. Doing the same thing and expecting a different result.” – via Reddit
Players definitely know how they would prefer the weapon system: similar to, for example, Battlefield 3 and 4. A comment with over 3,600 upvotes writes on Reddit:
„Limit sniper rifles, submachine guns, LMGs, and assault rifles to their specific class and make everything else accessible. In my opinion, this is the only way to keep balance and at least try to make people happy who are divided on this issue.“
You need to know this for the next test: The next pre-alpha test of Battlefield Labs starts on May 23, 2025, and is supposed to last 72 hours. During this test, the server performance is to be put to the test.
However, you can only participate in the test if EA invites you to Battlefield Labs. For this, you must first register. How you can sign up for the shooter’s test environment is explained here: Battlefield Labs Registration – How to participate in the new playtest
