Since the first announcement of the specialists, even before the release of Battlefield 2042, they have faced criticism. Many fans wish for the old classes from previous iterations to return. We at MeinMMO want to know from you: Should they be removed and replaced? Participate in our survey.
What is the problem with the specialists? The criticism of the specialists is diverse. For example, it is often mentioned that they reduce the immersion of the military shooter, rather than enhancing it.
The previous classes all had their specific roles and felt more realistic for many Battlefield players than the new system.
- For many, the principle of Battlefield is to dive into battle as one of many “normal” soldiers, and not to embody some special character.
- Since each class also had its own gadgets and weapons, players could immerse themselves even more in the role they wanted to play as a soldier. The new specialists hinder this because they offer too much freedom.
- Some also criticize that the specialists actually only have a place in the Hazard Zone mode and are meant to boost skin sales to generate additional income.
- Even in the beta, the appearance of the specialists was mocked because they look identical across factions.
- Also, the innovative gadgets of many specialists no longer seem to have anything to do with Battlefield for some veterans.
Now, more and more players find themselves wishing for their old classes back and would prefer to do without specialists. (via reddit)
We want to know from you now: Do you agree? Would you wish for the specialists to be removed from Battlefield 2042 and replaced with the old, traditional classes? Participate in our survey.
How you can vote: You can make your choice as always in the survey tool below. However, the vote cannot be undone once you have voted.
How do the specialists actually work? Basically, there is still the familiar class division in Battlefield 2042. However, there are some extensive changes and significantly fewer restrictions on your weapons.
For example, you can carry an LMG and a rocket launcher despite being a sniper specialist. Nevertheless, there is still a rough classification into classes, only now there are multiple specialists for each of these categories.
- Assault Soldier – Mobile soldier for the front
- Support – Support unit, also medic
- Pioneer – Responsible for heavy equipment
- Recon – Scouts out enemies or disrupts them
Each of the specialists also has its own gadget and design. This way, they stand out from each other and are meant to have their own identity. Additionally, each specialist has a backstory, so they should feel like their own persons.
If you want to know which specialists there are, you can read in our overview of the 10 specialists.
