It’s no secret by now that DICE’s upcoming Battlefield title — Battlefield 1 — will be based on World War 1, but did they do it just to be different from the multitude of futuristic shooters crowding the market?
In an interview, DICE Producer Aleks Grondal answered this very question, and how some people in the studio have been waiting to do a game like this for 10 years.
We wanted to provide some really new gameplay opportunities. And we wanted to challenge ourselves. We had made a few games set in the modern era, quite a few in a row. We thought this setting had so much cool stuff in it, and it fit our needs. Also, it shouldn’t be a secret that this is for some people in the studio an idea they wanted to do for at least 10 years.
That’s not all the Battlefield 1 news we have today. Over on Twitter, the official Battlefield account held a short Q&A where a lot of gameplay details were answered, which include how gun attachments will work. If you were hoping for a red dot sight or night vision scopes, then you’re so out of luck.
All attachments will be era authentic. https://t.co/ardSEI6VtP
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) May 10, 2016
Confirmed. https://t.co/T9WYfLKsxj
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) May 10, 2016
Yes! There will be a variety of all new and classic game modes. https://t.co/NWY7Ict5tm
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) May 10, 2016
Yes! You will be able to bring friends along in the air to support you! https://t.co/UiFaToNsxg
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) May 10, 2016
Yes! We will have a cool new campaign that will feel much more like Battlefield. https://t.co/SG7qNNI75W
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) May 10, 2016
Settings include the western front, but also unexpected places like Italian Alps and Arabian deserts -and more! https://t.co/9mAjVFCLpG
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) May 10, 2016
Hi! yes different types of melee weapons will have its advantages and disadvantages. Use the one that fits you. https://t.co/6SKXAr4oHF
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) May 10, 2016
Both! https://t.co/LZ33pWD6hm
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) May 10, 2016
Server Browser confirmed. https://t.co/QFD8huHMAz
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) May 10, 2016
Regarding server browsers, it wasn’t mentioned whether it’s just for PC or will also come to consoles. But seeing as previous Battlefield games had this nifty feature, I assume it’s coming to consoles as well.
Stay tuned for more Battlefield 1 info here on PlayStation LifeStyle.
[Source: Battlefield (Twitter), Eurogamer]
