Key Takeaways
- Developer Thaddeus Sasser revealed that a Segway vehicle was considered for Battlefield Hardline before being cut.
- Segway was intended for the Black Friday DLC map but axed as it allowed players to exploit mall escalators.
- Battlefield Hardline missed the opportunity to introduce the Segway, but it could appear in future Battlefield titles.
Veteran Battlefield developer Thaddeus Sasser confirms that the studio considered adding a Segway vehicle before axing it due to balancing. Battlefield games are known for featuring vehicles, but this one never debuted.
Since the early days of the Battlefield franchise, the games have featured a mix of vehicles, such as tanks and planes. Some of the offerings in Battlefield 2042 include the F-35, EMBLC-Ram, and T28. While Battlefield 2042 had a mixed reception at launch, the series has had other entries like Battlefield Hardline that deviated from the gameplay formula in the mainline games. Unlike the military style of most Battlefield titles, Hardline featured a campaign and game modes centered on cops versus robbers. Although Hardline was updated with new content throughout its lifespan, it missed out on getting a Segway that was already designed by the team.
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VideoGamer recently interviewed Battlefield Hardline Multiplayer Lead Designer Thaddeus Sasser who discussed a Segway vehicle that never made it into the game. According to Sasser, the Segway was intended for the Black Friday DLC map, which focused on a location called Palm Courts Mall in Miami. The developer confirmed that the main reason the vehicle was cut is that one team could ride up and down the mall escalators and defeat their opponents with minimal effort. Although it’s unspecified, this may suggest that gamers could fire their weapons while riding the Segway. As many modern fans are calling for Battlefield Hardline to get a second chance, the Segway may get one too.
The Segway Vehicle Was Nearly Introduced to Battlefield Hardline
Sasser stated that the Black Friday map and the Segways in it were being tested, which suggests that the vehicle made it pretty far into development. The Multiplayer Lead Designer stated that the Segway “was hilarious, but it did not make for a fun map.” As Battlefield Hardline‘s online support was shut down recently, Thaddeus Sasser highlighted some missed potential during its heyday. Referencing seasonal content in modern games, Sasser suggested that Battlefield Hardline could have unvaulted the Segway during Halloween or Black Friday. Vaulting content has become a helpful tool for games like Fortnite and Overwatch 2, removing items or game modes for a while before bringing them back. While this is a common method today, it was typically exclusive to MMORPGs like Guild Wars and World of Warcraft at the time.
“It was not good… It was hilarious, but it did not make for a fun map.
Although the Segway never made it into the live version of Battlefield Hardline, there may be hope for future Battlefield games. As Sasser suggested, it could just be a vehicle for a special event that gets removed afterward. With EA continuing to update Battlefield 2042, it could potentially even arrive as early as the next season.
Battlefield
EA’s Battlefield franchise is a series of first-person shooter games. The games have predominantly been set in the modern day, though there have also been titles set in World War 1, World War 2, and in the near future.
The Battlefield franchise is often compared to Call of Duty, with both franchises offering single-player campaigns and online multiplayer.