The wait for the next Battlefield game continues, and while many are eager to learn what is next in store for the franchise, floods of speculation permeate the discourse. Battlefield has had a rocky few years, especially with the launch of Battlefield 2042. The bad luck may soon be over, though, as rumors and teasers for the next Battlefield game suggest a return to form for the franchise.
Through the years, Battlefield and Call of Duty have enjoyed friendly competition with one another. The latter just released a fresh title with Black Ops 6, and while it has proven to be a huge success, there is one prevalent complaint within the Call of Duty community that Battlefield could use to its advantage. If Battlefield wants to be a worthy competitor to Call of Duty again, allowing players the option to disable outlandish skins and cosmetics could prove to be a powerful secret weapon.
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While Battlefield and Call of Duty may be competitors, Black Ops 6 may have shown Battlefield exactly what it needs to do for its campaign.
The Next Battlefield Should Include a Skin-Disabling Option
An Ongoing Complaint From Both Battlefield and Call of Duty Fans
A lot of Battlefield players have been vocal about their disdain for crazy, and oftentimes distracting, skins. Back in 2021, Battlefield 2042 faced heavy backlash from its player base over a leaked Santa Claus skin. The biggest argument against such skins is simple. Many players come to games like Battlefield and Call of Duty to have an immersive military experience, and being gunned down by the likeness of Santa or any other type of skin that wouldn’t be seen on a battlefield ruins that.
Battlefield has featured plenty of skins that have ignited criticism, but not on the same scale as Call of Duty. Compared to Battlefield, some of the special skins added to Call of Duty‘s in-game shop can be either hilarious or rage-inducing, depending on which player is asked. One of Black Ops 6‘s recent additions to the shop is the new Astro Chicken skin, which wouldn’t be caught dead in any actual combat scenario. Some players love the ridiculousness of these types of skins, but it can completely take the enjoyment away from other players who prefer a more pure military-inspired type of gameplay.
EA’s Vince Zampella has confirmed the next
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Battlefield’s Perfect Opportunity to Get a Leg Up On the Competition
Because of Black Ops 6‘s success, the next Battlefield has a high bar to achieve. Despite the difficult task at hand, one of the most effective ways Battlefield can remind Call of Duty that it’s a strong competitor is by giving players the option to disable over-the-top skins. This may be easier said than done, but it’s not impossible. Instead of showcasing a player’s crazy skins, the game could potentially turn their appearance into a default cosmetic.
Call of Duty
‘s in-game shop can be either hilarious or rage-inducing, depending on which player is asked.
Completely getting rid of extravagant cosmetics is likely out of the question, since there are plenty of players who love looking as bold as possible in matches. However, an option to disable these looks gives players the best of both worlds. Cosmetics lovers can still deck out their players in crazy outfits, while purists get to feel as though they’re on a real battlefield. Having an advantage over Call of Duty is a powerful thing, and implementing such a feature would likely only help Battlefield bounce back from its woes.
Battlefield 2042
‘s controversial Specialists will not be returning in the next
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The unrealistic skins featured in Call of Duty have been an ongoing debate among its players. Battlefield‘s version of this debate may be on a smaller scale, but beating Call of Duty to the punch by addressing these controversial skins first could give it the extra kick needed to have a strong upper hand, at least in one aspect.
