Battlefield 6 Producer Cites 2042's Lack of Bad Company 2's Excellence

Battlefield 6 producer Jeremy Chubb cites the beloved Battlefield: Bad Company 2 as a "huge inspiration" behind the upcoming entry in the shooter series.

Speaking with PC Gamer, Chubb described Bad Company 2 as representing "excellence in [Battlefield's] legacy," acknowledging that the previous installment, Battlefield 2042, "felt like it was missing" some of the signature destruction the franchise is known for.

"When you look for excellence in our legacy, [Bad Company 2] is where you find it," Chubb stated. "That game especially achieved a high level of fidelity and delivered an intimate, destructive sandbox. Whether you were blowing out a single wall, collapsing part of a structure, or leveling entire buildings, the system was comprehensive. That destructive freedom felt core to the game's identity.

"We recognized that element was somewhat absent from our last release, and we were determined to bring it back."

For those excited to see if the team has succeeded, the wait is nearly over. An open beta begins on August 7, running for 48 hours. Additional 48-hour tests will follow on August 9 and August 14.

"Battlefield 6 looks to the series' peak, combining the best elements of titles like Battlefield 3 and 4. But does this return to past successes truly generate hype?" we pondered in IGN's Battlefield 6 preview. "From reviving the core class system—Assault, Support, Engineer, and Recon—to questioning if staple modes like 64-player Conquest remain as engaging as ever." Continue reading for our full take on why BF6 seems like a "safe, yet explosive, return to the shooter's roots."

Initially announced back in 2021, Battlefield 6 launches on October 10 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S (though EA has no current plans for a Nintendo Switch 2 version). In contrast to Battlefield 2042's mixed reception, the community appears largely impressed with the previews. In fact, for a while, EA did not actively remove leaked assets.

We also recently glimpsed the upcoming battle royale mode. Earlier leaks suggest it's set in California, with players deploying via CH-47 Chinook helicopters. The destructive collapse ring is reportedly composed of a substance called "NXC." Despite earlier speculation, Battlefield 6 will not carry an $80 price tag, though it may feature skill-based matchmaking.