Anticipation of new Battlefield 6 news is growing with each passing day, and while a lot of fans are gearing up for a big reveal from EA, there are plenty of questions about what the game has in store for players. There have been several Battlefield 6 leaks and rumors within the past year, and teases of a more grounded approach are incredibly compelling.
Battlefield 6 is expected to be in a modern-day setting, rewinding the clock a few years before the franchise's most recent entry, Battlefield 2042. While the installment launched with a rocky start, the game has improved over time, even bringing forth some interesting crossovers from fellow EA-owned franchises. Non-realistic skins and cosmetics in both Battlefield and Call of Duty have continued to be controversial, but Battlefield 2042's use of brands that are still under the EA umbrella has offered some balance. Last year, Dead Space was brought to the game, while Mass Effect had a limited-time event last month. It's possible that this could be setting the stage for another major EA game series to crossover with Battlefield 6, but it may be best left alone.
EA Sets Very High Player Number Expectations for The Next Battlefield Game
Publisher EA predicts that the next Battlefield game will attract an extremely high number of players to purchase and play the game.
Battlefield 6 Could Be Gearing Up for a Titanfall Crossover, But EA Should Hit the Brakes
While Battlefield 2042's Crossovers Have Been Fun, They Also Sting
Between Dead Space and Mass Effect, Battlefield 2042 players have been given special crossovers with franchises that are beloved by many gamers, but they also serve as painful reminders. Both series have been lying dormant. After the Dead Space remake, many were hoping that Dead Space 2 would get the same treatment, but those hopes have been squashed. Mass Effect 5 was announced five years ago, and apart from a teaser trailer and small breacrumbs of information, BioWare hasn't really offered any other substantial news.
Titanfall Has Been in Hibernation for Even Longer Than Dead Space and Mass Effect
- Titanfall launched in 2014.
- Titanfall 2 followed in 2016.
This duo of games makes up the mainline Titanfall franchise, and a third has yet to see the light of day. Apex Legends is set in the Titanfall universe, but it's a far cry away from a full-blown entry in the series. For years, there have been rumors about a new Titanfall in the works, but EA still hasn't revealed such a project.
If Battlefield 6 were to be the stage where fresh Titanfall content appeared, it may be exciting, but it could also rub a lot of fans the wrong way. EA capitalizing on a franchise that has been gathering dust on the shelf for the sake of a crossover is bound to ignite controversy. On the other hand, there's the fact that a lot of Battlefield players prefer a straightforward military sim experience. Bringing Titanfall to the next Battlefield game would clearly disrupt that, so EA could be risking heat from two different viewpoints.
The Titanfall franchise was developed by Respawn Entertainment, and with the developer bust with the Star Wars Jedi series, it's unclear if the studio will return to the IP.
If Battlefield 6 were to be the stage where fresh Titanfall content appeared, it may be exciting, but it could also rub a lot of fans the wrong way.
If Battlefield 6 Features a Titanfall Crossover, it Should Be for One Specific Reason
The best use of a Titanfall crossover in Battlefield 6 would be if it was to announce a brand-new entry in the series. After the notorious launch of Battlefield 2042, Battlefield 6 has high expectations surrounding it, and announcing the next Titanfall via crossover could be a massive surprise.
As of now, there's no telling if a fresh Titanfall chapter will ever get made, but hope is still there. These action-packed mech-focused games still have a lot of potential to become an even bigger franchise, and EA hopefully has plans to breathe some fresh life into the series.
Battlefield 2042
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 65 /100 Critics Rec: 32%
- Released
- November 19, 2021
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- DICE, Criterion Games, Ripple Effect
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
WHERE TO PLAY
Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. With the help of a cutting-edge arsenal, engage in intense, immersive multiplayer battles.
Lead your team to victory in both large all-out warfare and close-quarters combat on maps from the world of 2042 and classic Battlefield titles. Find your playstyle in class-based gameplay and take on several experiences comprising elevated versions of Conquest and Breakthrough. Explore Battlefield Portal, a platform where players can discover, create, and share unexpected battles from Battlefield's past and present.
This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items.
- Engine
- Frostbite
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
