Battlefield 2042 was the big topic for shooter fans at E3 2021. Streamers on YouTube and Twitch are also discussing the shooter with their fans. Many are currently playing Call of Duty: Warzone and looking for something new. However, while Twitch streamer Summit1g is already excited about Battlefield 2042, DrDisrespect is a bit complaining.
This is the situation:
- At E3, Battlefield 2042 was shown. The first trailer was well received, especially compared to the hated trailer for Battlefield 5. The new Battlefield is supposed to be a purely multiplayer game. EA has also hinted that there could be a Free2Play offshoot, similar to Call of Duty with “Warzone”
- Some streamers come from CoD Warzone like DrDisrespect or JGOD: They see a big problem with Battlefield 2042: The game lacks a “Battle Royale” mode and a Free2Play component.
- However, there is also excitement: Twitch streamer summit1g is already amazed by the trailer. One feature particularly caught his attention.
summit1g praises feature from Apex Legends
This is what summit1g says: The Twitch streamer and regular broadcaster is very impressed with Battlefield 2042. He is particularly fond of the different “Zip Lines” in the game. He believes that the developers were inspired by Apex Legends.
Summit1g is impressed by the first trailers and says he experiences “post-traumatic stress syndrome” because a building in the game reminds him of the stadium in CoD Warzone.
JGOD sees the price of Battlefield 2042 as a problem
This is what JGOD says: The “Call of Duty” expert sees the chances critically that Battlefield 2042 can shake the throne of Warzone:
“A lot needs to happen before I believe Battlefield 2042 will be the Call-of-Duty killer. Although Warzone still has a lot of problems with hackers, I don’t see how Battlefield 2042 kills CoD as long as it is not Free2Play.”
JGOD
JGOD believes that Battlefield 2042 must release a battle royale mode in Q1 2022 that is free; otherwise, it would be very difficult to lure fans away from Warzone. Because Battlefield is a full-price game and many find $70 too much for such a title.
DrDisrespect finds fans’ aversion to Battle Royale silly
This is what DrDisrespect says: The Doctor explicitly desires a “Battle Royale” mode for Battlefield. He believes the genre is still growing. Fans have unfairly criticized DICE and EA for the “Firestorm” mode in Battlefield 5.
“Did you see the comments on Twitter about Battlefield 2042? And under the trailer? A lot of people are saying: We don’t want a Battle Royale. Are you stupid? They say “Battle Royale is over” – it’s just beginning!”
DrDisrespect
Insider shroud knows more again, but remains silent
This is what shroud says: The probably most well-known shooter player on Twitch is Michael “shroud” Grzesiek. He seems to possess insider information about Battlefield 2042.
He says:
“There is definitely more to come that DICE and EA will show. There is a lot more. I’ve said too much, I’ve said too much.”
shroud
Speculation is that during the EA Play Live event on July 22, EA could show more game modes. DICE LA is working on a mode that has been described as a “love letter to longtime Battlefield players”.
The rumors that EA is actually planning a “free Battle Royale” mode also exist. However, this mode is dated for 2022. Something else could be shown this summer to heat up fans for the release of Battlefield 2042 on October 22.
Shroud, as a recognized human aim-bot, was completely blown away at E3 2021 by the “futuristic glove”; which is supposed to enable faster aiming.
Streamers apparently want a lot of Call of Duty in Battlefield 2042
This is what it’s about: For streamers, a new big mainstream shooter means a boost in attention and income. The last major shooters Fortnite, Valorant, and Call of Duty: Warzone have each time made new streamers into stars or ensured that established streamers grew even bigger.
The “Battle Royale” mode has proven ideal for streamers because something can happen at any time, viewers stay engaged and wait for the next kick. Additionally, the battle royale mode allows for great cooperation with other streamers. This is good for business.
A Free2Play mode is also ideal for streamers because it increases the reach of potential players. Therefore, it would be ideal for streamers if Battlefield 2042 heavily aligns with the established CoD Warzone, which is known to work and attract viewers.
The core fans of Battlefield 2042, however, do not appreciate comparisons to Call of Duty. They want their game to focus on its own strengths.
From everything we know at the moment, and how EA sounds in business reports, it seems clear that they are heavily orienting Battlefield 2042 towards Call of Duty. The desire for a free battle royale mode could indeed come true.
We have already dealt with Battlefield 2042 in detail on MeinMMO:
These are all 15 weapons from Battlefield 2042 that we know so far
