Battlefield 6 single-player banner (Image source: screenshot, Battlefield YouTube with edits)
Solo-play has rarely been a highlight for EA’s shooter, with Battlefield 2042 being exclusively multiplayer. The Battlefield 6 single-player mode has a compelling premise, but early impressions are troubling. Playtesters lambaste the incompetent AI, which is a sign of a rushed development cycle.
Fans often criticize Battlefield single-player campaigns for their generic narratives and lackluster AI. Still, there was optimism that Battlefield 6 would offer a serviceable alternative to its multiplayer mayhem. Unfortunately, first impressions of the mode suggest that it needs more development time.
Many Battlefield 6 open beta participants found the chaotic, large-scale battles enthralling. Yet, the single-player experience remained a mystery. Both journalists and content creators have now been able to test whether solo action in the shooter game is as immersive. Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming shared that Dice’s title “needs a lot of work” and makes a “high 80s/low 90s Metacritic game a mid-70s”.
YouTuber BigfryTV provided a more comprehensive and equally concerning commentary on three missions. Sadly, he called the campaign the “weakest part of the game by far”. He notes the unhelpful AI squad members and easily outsmarted enemies that have plagued past Battlefield games. Animations also look dated, with character models reminiscent of an indie title, rather than a big-budget AAA project.
With some missions, Battlefield 6 single-player impresses
There is reason to believe that solo play has the potential to improve over time. BigfryTV concludes that the eighth mission better represents the franchise’s sandbox elements. Gamers have freedom and various ways to accomplish objectives across large open areas. The content creator believes that missions should follow this template instead of scripted gameplay.
As Windows Central details, changing development teams may have produced a rushed Battlefield 6 single-player option. Gamers can soon decide for themselves whether the four to six-hour campaign warrants a playthrough. Fighting as Dagger 1-3, players may complete nine missions that take place across the globe.
The Battlefield 6 release date is set for Friday, October 10th, launching on the Xbox, PS5, and PC.
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