Shortly after EA kicked off E3 2018 with the presentation of the new multiplayer trailer for Battlefield 5, there is now first official gameplay from the Grand Operations. We have summarized the details for you.
After the release of the official multiplayer trailer for Battlefield 5 during EA’s appearance at E3 2018, there is finally some video material and further information about the Grand Operations – the potential centerpiece of the Battlefield 5 multiplayer. We explain what the Grand Operations are and how to play them.
This is how the Grand Operations work in Battlefield 5
What are the Grand Operations? The Grand Operations are a game mode in the multiplayer of Battlefield 5.
What makes the Grand Operations special? As the name suggests, these are large-scale operations and thus the most extensive mode in the multiplayer part of Battlefield 5. 64 players split into two teams compete against each other.
How do the Grand Operations unfold?
For both sides, the goal over several days is to accomplish a specific objective. However, days do not mean real 24 hours, but a prolonged match round. There will be up to four combat days. Each day a different game mode is played.
Day 1: On the Narvik map from the video, the first day begins for the Allied attackers with an airborne invasion. As part of a paratrooper unit, you jump in at night over the map. You determine the drop location and time. But beware – if you hesitate too long, a quick death from the Wehrmacht’s anti-air fire threatens.
Once landed, the attackers initially have to destroy 4 anti-aircraft guns. To do this, they must first collect the explosives scattered across the map. Then the explosives must be placed on the guns.
However, this sounds much easier than it actually is. Because the guns are well defended. Especially the Fortification feature – that is, the buildable fortifications – comes into play strongly here. Furthermore, after activating the explosives, they need to be protected for a while, as they can also be defused by the defenders.
Your advance can also be supported by various war equipment such as tanks, guns, and planes. But beware – heavy war machinery like tanks now has limited ammunition. Once the supplies are exhausted, they need to be replenished.
The more guns you destroy on Day 1, the more it will influence Day 2.
Day 2: Day two now begins in daylight, and for the Allies, it is now about advancing further into the city. The game mode also changes. On Day 2, you play Breakthrough. Now, you have to capture several flags in succession. The defenders will try to push back the attackers with infantry and all available war machinery. The attackers must take sector after sector – until they have captured all or the tickets run out.
Days 3 and 4: In the build shown in the video, only the first two days were included. In the finished game, there will be up to four combat days. On each subsequent day, a different mode is played. If there is no clear winner on Day 3, the Final Stand mode will be active on the fourth and last day. Then, players from both teams spawn with only one life and very limited resources. The last survivor brings overall victory for the respective team.
Here you can watch the new gameplay video in full length:
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What do you think of the Grand Operations? Does the gameplay and the features make you crave for more?
