Summary
- Battlefield 6 may not include a server browser for regular multiplayer, disappointing many fans.
- The decision to drop the server browser contradicts promises to incorporate the best features from past games.
- The absence of the server browser could impact match quality and player control in the upcoming game.
N Battlefield 6 is reportedly planning on dropping a popular feature in the upcoming game, and many fans are unhappy about the possible move. The next installment in the classic battle royale franchise is slated to launch sometime in 2025, though no official date has been locked in yet. Battlefield 6 will mark the first entry in the series in nearly five years, but the news that one of the game’s well-liked features might be removed could dampen expectations about whether the next iteration will truly mark a return to form for the military-based shooter.
Since the first game hit shelves back in 2002, over 10 mainline Battlefield titles have been released, with varying degrees of success. For many, Battlefield 2 and Bad Company are standout titles, while Battlefield 2042 and Hardline are two entries that largely missed the mark. The series remains hugely popular, but the rumor that a popular feature may be ditched in the upcoming game could raise doubts in the minds of players about whether Battlefield 6 will have what it takes to live up to the hype.
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A Reddit user named korlic99 recently shared a post that appears to point to Battlefield 6 only having a server browser for Portal and not for regular multiplayer. The thread reads, “I checked every playtest reference, link, and related parts of the UI from the existing server browser to something or vice versa. For now, it’s like a Portal feature (like in 2042), and not part of the main multiplayer section.” Many commenters lamented the news that the upcoming game could follow the same path as 2042 and only have a server browser for Portal. Several users mentioned that the hype just keeps going downhill, and some even said they wouldn’t buy the game if it lacks a server browser for regular multiplayer.
Battlefield 6 May Not Feature a Server Browser for Regular Multiplayer Mode
Apart from 2042, every Battlefield title has featured a server browser for regular multiplayer modes. It allows players to manually choose servers based on practical factors like player count, map, and location. This gives gamers more control over their experience, improving match quality and cutting down on wait times. The multiplayer server browser has been a hallmark of Battlefield games, so much so that some have even suggested its longtime battle royale rival, the Call of Duty franchise, should adopt it into its ecosystem.
EA and DICE had previously stated that Battlefield 6 would include the best features from other games in the series. However, the decision to keep the same server browser setup from what many players deem the worst game in franchise history seems to go against this strategy.
No reason was given as to why the new game may not have a server browser, but as the Battlefield 6 release inches closer, many fans will be left scratching their heads as to why the game's developers would choose such a route.
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
- Engine
- Frostbite
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
