7 Games You Can Play While You Wait for Battlefield 6

7 Games You Can Play While You Wait for Battlefield 6

Battlefield 6 is still a few months away. If you’re already craving action, you’ll need to look for other games. Therefore, we now present a series of games that you can play while waiting for Battlefield 6.

What kind of games are these? Battlefield has its own niche in a way. It is an arcade shooter, which is therefore not as realistic as various military simulations. Nevertheless, Battlefield puts a greater focus on realism and immersion than, for example, its big shooter competitor Call of Duty. This makes it difficult, actually impossible, to recommend a truly perfect alternative.

However, the games we present here share certain characteristics with the Battlefield series and can therefore be an alternative. To help you better assess whether a game is interesting for you, we will mention the core elements that it shares with Battlefield for each game.

Battlefield 4, 1, V, and 2042

Genre: Military Shooter | Developer: EA Dice | Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | Release Date: / | Model: Buy-to-Play | Perspective: First-Person

What distinguishes the Battlefield titles? The best alternative to the latest Battlefield is an old Battlefield since it relies on the same gameplay elements – except for Battlefield 2042. The respective games differ slightly in setting and color scheme of the maps.

  • Battlefield 4 – Setting: relatively contemporary with modern weapons and vehicles
  • Battlefield 1 – Setting: World War I
  • Battlefield V – Setting: World War II
  • Battlefield 2042 – Setting: futuristic

Furthermore, you should keep in mind that in Battlefield 2042, there is neither a class system nor locked weapons or a server browser. Instead, you can earn skins for Battlefield 6 there now.

Pro
  • Large-scale matches with infantry and vehicles
  • Original Battlefield experience
  • Mix of arcade shooter and simulation
  • Various settings depending on what you feel like
  • Immersion and sound design have always had a strong focus
  • Typical Battlefield modes available
  • Movement and game speed in BF4, 1 and V significantly slower than in BF6 and 2042
Contra
  • The last entry in a modern setting is 2042 or the 12-year-old Battlefield 4. If you’re looking for a modern setting, you have to make compromises.
  • The memory of the existence of Battlefield 2042 might frustrate you
  • Player counts and server selection in older entries can be uneven, especially in BF4

Arma Reforger

Genre: Military Simulation, Hardcore Shooter | Setting: Cold War | Developer: Bohemia Interactive | Release Date: May 12, 2022 | Model: Buy-to-Play | Perspective: First-Person | Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series

What distinguishes Arma? Arma is a military simulation characterized by extreme realism and complexity. This is noticeable, for example, in the ballistics of the weapons. The gameplay focus is overall on large-scale battles involving infantry and various vehicles across expansive landscapes.

Additionally, communication with your teammates is extremely important. You are constantly exchanging information with your comrades and discussing the further course of action – not only in your small squad but throughout the entire team. Often there is a concrete attack plan that you follow.

Pro
  • Focus on realism
  • Large-scale battles with vehicles and infantry
  • Immersive atmosphere with strong sound design
  • Strategy and communication are important
  • Suitable for roleplaying fans
  • No CoD movement
Contra
  • not arcade/casual-friendly/beginner-friendly
  • You are practically forced to communicate with other players
  • English language skills are advantageous due to the importance of communication.

As an alternative to Arma Reforger, you can also play the big brother of military simulation, Arma 3. The genre classic even gave rise to the popular survival game DayZ, back when it was just a mod.

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