Battlefield 1 (PS4/XB1/PC)

[JBHuskers]

This surfaced today thanks to a resourceful NeoGaf user....

http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1190630

Battlefield 5 for PS4/XB1/PC. Lists October 25 as a release date. It includes the description "Mehrspieler Taktik Shooter im 1. Weltkrieg" which translates to "Multiplayer tactical shooter in WW1".

http://i.imgur.com/D8nQQe8.png

[SmoothPancakes]

If it's true, I'm actually cool with it! With Call of Duty in an arms race for Modern or Future based shooters in the past however many years, I'm actually starting to miss the World War I/II based shooters.

I was just talking about that with a friend on Xbox One Saturday night as we were playing The Division beta. We miss the weapons, the tanks, the different strategies. Everything now is super power weapons, wall running, robot based abilities, etc.

A friend and I both went and dug out our buried copies of Call of Duty: World at War last summer just so we could co-op through the campaign because we both wanted to playing something World War II based instead of the future based CODs.

[steelerfan]

If it's true, I'm actually cool with it! With Call of Duty in an arms race for Modern or Future based shooters in the past however many years, I'm actually starting to miss the World War I/II based shooters.

I was just talking about that with a friend on Xbox One Saturday night as we were playing The Division beta. We miss the weapons, the tanks, the different strategies. Everything now is super power weapons, wall running, robot based abilities, etc.

A friend and I both went and dug out our buried copies of Call of Duty: World at War last summer just so we could co-op through the campaign because we both wanted to playing something World War II based instead of the future based CODs.
Agree completely.

Would love to see a game that was 100% WWII Eastern Front.

[psusnoop]

I can't wait for this game if true!! Getting back to the basics is going to be great!

[SmoothPancakes]

Agree completely.

Would love to see a game that was 100% WWII Eastern Front.

Yeah, the Russian side missions of World at War were fun. It would be great to see a game focused entirely on the Eastern Front. So much that could be done there!

[thatBuckeye]

COD World at War was one of my favorites online because the antique guns actually took skill to use. Hopefully BF5 will be the same! Really looking forward to this one!

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[JBHuskers]

Has Call of Duty gone back to WWI though? World At War was still WWII.

I can't really remember a game that has gone back to WWI, which has me VERY excited for BF5 if that is true.

[SmoothPancakes]

No, I think they were only ever World War II. So World War I would he essentially unexplored territory, which has me really intrigued.

[bdoughty]

No, I think they were only ever World War II. So World War I would he essentially unexplored territory, which has me really intrigued.

I could have sworn one of the two big shooters touched on WWI but they have not.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_War_I_video_games

Have not played a Battlefield game in forever but this does pique my interest.

[cdj]

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[JBHuskers]

Can't wait!

[SmoothPancakes]

Your official title is Battlefield 1, taking place during World War 1.

Here's the official trailer. I tried to get the video of the live stream from earlier this afternoon, but it doesn't seem to be available yet.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7nRTF2SowQ

[steelerfan]

Looks good to me. I'd still rather have a game based solely on WWII's Eastern Front but anything that is old is good in my book.

War was just more personal back then. It was brutal, it was hand-to-hand and it was fought in the trenches. That is much more interesting to me.

[JBHuskers]

Can't wait for this!

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[Rudy]

What's the big difference between COD and Battlefield?

[SmoothPancakes]

October can't come soon enough. I keep watching the trailer, I want to fucking shovel smack some bastard in the face!

[gigemaggs99]

What's the big difference between COD and Battlefield?

I haven't played much COD other than the older titles in single player campaign mode.

I have played quite a bit of BF4 and BFH online with multiplayer. I don't know if COD has these options but multiplayer battlefield allows you to work in a squad with different players using different loadouts. So, on person will be a medic and can revive you if you die, another can be a support person that can drop ammo boxed, there is a sniper, an engineer, etc...If you can get a group of people to work together it's a lot of fun. A good medic can keep the squad alive.

From what I've seen of COD, there is a lot of running around and shooting, seems like battlefield on team death match mode. Battlefield has a lot more multiplayer modes, like capture the flag, large and small conquest, rush, etc...battlefield also has a single player campaign mode so in my opinion it has more options than COD. I'm not saying it's better but it does seem to have more options and ways to play the game.

[SmoothPancakes]

That and Battlefield is bigger. If I remember, isn't it 64 player? So 32 on 32 on massive maps, equals more to do in games, grander detail and scope of battle, nearly always vehicles present to use, etc.

COD has, at best I have ever seen, been 18 on 18 in either Ghosts or Advanced Warfare. Everything else always seems to top out at 6 vs 6 or 9 vs 9 on really small maps and almost never vehicles.

[JBHuskers]

COD is more chicken with your head cut off, as Battlefield is a little more tactical.

COD has better leveling up and progression on guns as well compared to Battlefield in the past.

As said before Battlefield is on a larger scale if you want to play it that way, but you can play 16 v. 16 too.

[JBHuskers]

This is a sweet breakdown...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvzEZ1Sq4tI

[bdoughty]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur8BOMuPMdE

[bdoughty]

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE WEAPONS OF BATTLEFIELD 1

They feel fast because they are.
If your weapon of choice is an assault rifle or a powerful LMG, Battlefield 1 is loaded with guns to scratch your trigger finger on. In general, all of the weapons might feel a little faster than you'd expect. On top of adding drag and gravity to the bullets themselves, we increased the bullet velocity. This speeds things up and makes the gunplay feel more authentic.

There are six categories of weapons.
There are your Shotguns (great for blasting enemies from up close), SMGs (made for short range rapid-fire), LMGs (amazing at tearing things apart from medium range), Semi Autos (balanced and powerful), Sidearms (great in a pinch), and Sniper Rifles (which do exactly what you think).

There's a ton of variety.
Each weapon type has multiple different weapons to choose from. The weapons of the era were incredibly varied. In fact, many of the weapons of World War I were the first successful versions of those weapons. The first SMGs and Automatic Rifles were deployed during the era, and you can use them in Battlefield 1.

They are super effective.
Technology hurdled forward during World War I, leading to absolutely incredible, efficient weapons that were damn good at doing what they were designed to do. Whether you're blasting holes in walls and taking down hidden enemies or sniping from across the map, you'll find the gunplay in Battlefield 1 feels modern and fun.

Weapon customization is more focused.
We definitely want to allow you to customize your weapons in Battlefield 1, but we also heard your feedback that we should try to find a way to do this without adding hundreds of additional attachments. That's why Battlefield 1 utilizes pre-set Loadouts for each weapon - you're still able to customize your weapons to make sure they work with your playstyle, but in a more focused way.

Each weapon has up to three Pre-Sets.
Maybe you want a shotgun that packs a little more punch? Or maybe you'd rather one that trades stability for accuracy? The different weapon Pre-Sets should help you out. Some have up to three, giving you different ways to play with the same weapons. You're able to customize them as well, changing the zoom levels, reticles, and more.

There are multiple types of melee weapons.
Getting up-close and personal was an important part of The Great War, and while you have plenty of options if you'd rather keep your distance, you'll also be able to use different types of melee weapons, each with their own attack speeds and damage outputs. Some even double as tools – giving you the ability to cut barbed wire, destroy barricades, or even damage light vehicles.

You'll be able to perform bayonet charges.
Being able to close the gap between you and your enemy is important, especially when you're going for a melee kill. Attaching a Bayonet to the end of your gun helps make that a little easier, letting you charge at your enemies. Make contact, and they're on the fast track to the graveyard.

Frags aren't the only grenade types.
Besides being able to toss traditional fragmentation grenades, you'll also be able to use gas grenades (low damage, but their gas lingers for a long time), incendiary grenades (high damage, but for a limited time), and more. Using the right one at the right time can be the difference between life and death.

The audio fidelity is top notch.
DICE is known for delivering some of the best audio quality in gaming, and we're not going to disappoint with the weapon sounds in Battlefield 1. From the BANG of a shotgun to the CLINK of an empty click, we recorded a huge amount of real-world audio to use in the game. You can even tell when your magazine is running out of ammo now - your firing sound slightly changes when your ammo is low.

[JBHuskers]

Watching the 32 v. 32 livestream. Wow this looks great.



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[JBHuskers]

Battlefield 1 does classes differently... (https://www.battlefield.com/games/battlefield-1/classes?utm_campaign=bf1_hd_na_ic_soco_fb_bf1-classesreveal-fb&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&cid=6602&ts=1466442102834&sf47021204=1)

[JBHuskers]

Sniper gameplay:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mizPP-wYJCM

[bdoughty]

Battlefield 1 - Immerse (NO HUD) 4K resolution


Ultrawide 21:9 gameplay without the HUD. Recorded at 3440x1440 during the Battlefield 1 closed alpha, playing the map St. Quentin Scar. YouTube gives these videos the 4K treatment, so I recommend clicking that for the best bitrate.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhaaUFzxTAs&feature=youtu.be

http://i.imgur.com/GAQgllE.gif

[psusnoop]

Can't wait for this game!

[marcotte14]

I've been craving for a WWI-WW2 FPS game for a while. This looks really good.

[psusnoop]

I've been craving for a WWI-WW2 FPS game for a while. This looks really good.

TJ, I play all the battlefield games. I'm either playing those or NCAA for the most part haha.

[marcotte14]

TJ, I play all the battlefield games. I'm either playing those or NCAA for the most part haha.

I usually play COD, but I've lost interest after Ghosts.

[cdj]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymwXbF1VTKU

[cdj]

Open beta codes are starting to be e-mailed out.

[JBHuskers]

Got mine!

[cdj]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-vAxVh8ins&feature=share

[JBHuskers]

Fucking DDOS attack on the BF1 servers. Someone should sodomize these fuckers with a broken bottle.

[SmoothPancakes]

Fucking DDOS attack on the BF1 servers. Someone should sodomize these fuckers with a broken bottle.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2ce-zC_n8E

[SmoothPancakes]

A whole lot of shit going down today.

http://gizmodo.com/this-is-probably-why-half-the-internet-shut-down-today-1788062835

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[JBHuskers]

A whole lot of shit going down today.

http://gizmodo.com/this-is-probably-why-half-the-internet-shut-down-today-1788062835

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Our systems at Allstate are weird today too.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2ce-zC_n8E
:D

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[bdoughty]

Twitter, Spotify and Reddit, and a huge swath of other websites were down or screwed up this morning.

Throw in Facebook and I actually applaud these guys. Any idea how long the single player is? That would be my only reason for purchasing and I can't really find anything outside of that HLTB site which only has three people averaging 5 hours.

[gigemaggs99]

Throw in Facebook and I actually applaud these guys. Any idea how long the single player is? That would be my only reason for purchasing and I can't really find anything outside of that HLTB site which only has three people averaging 5 hours.

Not sure how long the Single Player is, was messing around with it today since the servers or online stuff is fubar thanks to these inbred internet trolls.

The single player is really fun! It's a multi-part story mode, you follow the path of different soldiers, American, Italian, etc...each one tells a different story and you play as them, for example the Italian guy is an older guy explaining it as telling a story to either his daughter or grand-daughter, it's like it goes back in time and you play as him.

The games graphics are amazing! Prior to today's internet issues the online multiplayer was very very fun. Super smooth, no laggy, fast load times, I was really surprised with how well it was working.

This game does it for me. It has the achievements that I get to work towards, it's super fun playing the multi player with other people that use the mic and coordinate attacks and actually work as a team resupplying ammo, or health, etc...

I used to play NCAA like this, now that NCAA is no longer an online title, the Battlefield series is my video game drug fix. I also used to pre-order the NCAA titles and go to mid-night releases, this Battlefield series has replaced that, I did the pre-order for BF1, it's well worth my $

Send me a message if y'all get it and want to squad up online.

See you on the Battlefield.

Gus

PSN: gigemaggs99
XB1: gigemaggs99

[JBHuskers]

Played some Rush last night, it was an epic 30 minute battle. Loved it. This game is great.

[myersc24]

This game is unreal! The maps are amazing and all of the gameplay experiences I've had so far have been great. I've only had some problems when it comes to the Scout Class. Has anyone been able to figure out which sniper rifles are good to use and/or have any tips for sniping? Sniping came easy in BF4 for me, but it's been pretty rough in BF1 with the older style weapons.

[morsdraconis]

This is probably going to be the game I buy next after I finish playing the new Tomb Raider on PS4. Waiting for that to arrive in the mail now. :))

[SmoothPancakes]

Haven't gotten around to buying this yet, but it's on the list. I'm falling behind on games here, got BF1, Titanfall 2, Watch Dogs 2, South Park, and a couple others through early December. Goddamn, I need more money than I make now.

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[SmoothPancakes]

After having just finished the campaign in the new COD, Battlefield 1 is next. Plan on hitting the BF1 campaign sometime Wednesday. Play through it until I complete it, then it's on to the Titanfall 2 campaign, and when I'm done with that, it'll be time to do some three way round robin multiplayer among the three games (with Watch Dogs 2 mixed in since that will likely be released by the time I finish with the BF1 and TF2 campaigns).

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[JBHuskers]

I'm so bad at getting the campaign in on all of these games :D

[SmoothPancakes]

It's gonna take a while on this one. Christ, this first mission with Edwards and the tanks, god this is a long goddamn mission!

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[SmoothPancakes]

Ok, so apparently each war story is just one long continuous story without breaks, instead of individual missions like other campaigns. I just completed the first war story, centered around tanks, which essentially had four parts to it, Over the Top, Fog of War, Breakdown and Steel on Steel.

About the only thing that separated the four parts were cutscenes in between. Other than that, you just keep going from one part to the next in what feels like one super long mission. I was starting to wonder because I had been on the tank story for a couple hours now and hadn't reached what felt like a traditional end of mission like you see in COD and previous Battlefields.

So done with the tank story. So next up is dogfighting with the British Royal Flying Corps in Friends in High Places, doing some shock trooping in the Italian Alps in Avanti Savoia!, getting in some naval action and storming the beaches of Gallipola in The Runner, and fucking up some Ottomans in the desert with Lawrence of Arabia in Nothing is Written.

Thinking about it, I actually sort of like the route they took with this campaign. Instead of doing a mission, going to some in-between mission location or screen, and then starting a new mission like in COD, you just keep rolling from start to end, immersed in the battle and locale the entire with nothing but cutscenes breaking up the fighting. Even if it's an illusion, it sort of gives you a feeling that you're playing a campaign with some meat on it instead of the usual feeling of it just being an afterthought tacked onto multiplayer.

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[gigemaggs99]

You can pick and choose too, you don't have to play them in order. I did the intro and then the flying (2nd story) without doing the 1st tank level. Flying the plane was SUPER FUN!

[SmoothPancakes]

Yeah, I forgot to mention that, that all 5 stories are unlocked from the very beginning and you can choose the order. I'm looking forward to the plane story.

Damn, I need more time! Lol. Only early on in the Titanfall 2 story, only 1/5th done with BF1 campaign, I have yet to even touch multiplayer in BF1, TF2 or COD, have yet to touch Metal Gear Solid 5 and have Watch Dogs 2 coming out Tuesday. I need longer days! :D

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[skipwondah33]

Tried getting this at Target lastnight (during their one day $35 deal) but it sold out naturally.

Picked up Titanfall 2 instead but haven't opened it yet. Thinking about trying to exchange it for BF when they restock for it. I want to keep it but it wasn't my 1st choice and already too many games have to split time between now.

[SmoothPancakes]

Just finished up the Friends in High Places story. Damn that was fun! Between dogfighting in the skies over London and Germany and trying to survive the German filled trenches and no man's land, I can already say I'm gonna be playing that one again in the future!

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[SmoothPancakes]

I wasn't intending to do so, but I ended up plowing through the remainder of the war stories. Damn those were good. Fighting in the trenches behind German lines, charging bloody bunkers in the Italian alps while trying not to get blown up, charging the fort in Gallipoli, and then blowing up a damn near invincible train in the Arabian desert. The team really outdid themselves.

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[skipwondah33]

This game is pretty awesome!

That is all for now.

[skipwondah33]

Having a blast with multiplayer. Getting a little better every round as I finally figured out how to change to different weapons. Haven't found out how to do this before jumping into a match though, only before deployment.

Driving vehicles are a blast. I've taken 3 planes straight into the ground haha.

This game is definitely different than COD in a great way. Love that you can destroy buildings and possible cover and other environments.

Played some of the campain messing around at first, but I won't spend much time on it.

[gigemaggs99]

This game is unreal! The maps are amazing and all of the gameplay experiences I've had so far have been great. I've only had some problems when it comes to the Scout Class. Has anyone been able to figure out which sniper rifles are good to use and/or have any tips for sniping? Sniping came easy in BF4 for me, but it's been pretty rough in BF1 with the older style weapons.


I would say the Gewehr 98 or Gewehr M .95 depending on the map. Closer quarters, the M.95 version, larger maps the 98 version.

I use the sniper rifles without a scope, (usually "infantry" model). This keeps you from having scope glint and others being able to see you.

Made it to level 10 on the scout, it unlocks the Martini-Henry. It's a good one, pretty much a 1-shot kill from 75-120m and you don't need a headshot. It is very slow loading though, slowest in the game, 24 rpm, were as the M.95 is closer to 61 rpm.

Hope this helps.

[JBHuskers]

Our YT buddy QJB got to capture some footage of the new night maps at EA Play that are coming soon...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZByc4FQ8D4

[skipwondah33]

Was thinking about trading this game in. Haven't played in a while, forgot how much fun I had when playing with Snoop and JB.

Hell didn't even know there were new maps. I'll be keeping it

[cdj]

Announced at Gamescom:

DICE, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) today unveiled a Revolution for Battlefield™ 1. In the complete Battlefield 1 experience, Battlefield 1 Revolution allows players to experience the dawn of all-out war through epic multiplayer battles where no battle is ever the same, immersive single player War Stories, more maps, deeper progression and new modes, all in a single package. Battlefield 1 Revolution is now available worldwide for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Origin on PC. In addition, Battlefield 1 Incursions is a new intense gaming experience being developed in collaboration with players, and optimized for competition. Players can register now for the Closed Alpha beginning in September.

Battlefield 1 Revolution is the quintessential way to join the Battlefield community and experience war on an unmatched scale. Battlefield 1 Revolution contains the Battlefield 1 base game and Battlefield 1 Premium Pass which includes four themed expansion packs*, each filled with all new maps, new modes and more, making it the complete Battlefield 1 experience. Players will have immediate access to Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass , featuring six maps including the game’s first night maps, Nivelle Nights and Prise de Tahure. Players can further expand the battle with Battlefield 1 Revolution in Battlefield 1 In the Name of the Tsar in September, partake in amphibious warfare in Battlefield 1 Turning Tides set to launch in December, and the most infamous battles of the Great War in Battlefield 1 Apocalypse , available in early 2018. Those who purchase Battlefield 1 Revolution will also receive the Red Baron Pack, Lawrence of Arabia Pack and Hellfighter Pack which contain themed weapons, vehicles and emblems based on the famous heroes and units.

Also available today for those that own Battlefield 1 Revolution or Battlefield 1 Premium Pass is Lupkow Pass, the first map to be released from the upcoming expansion In the Name of the Tsar. In Lupkow Pass, players can battle it out in the snow-covered ravines and treacherous vertical drops of World War I. Then, when the full expansion releases in early September, players will further enter the war’s biggest front with the Russian Army and the Women’s Battalion of Death with five additional all new maps and two new Operations. In the Name of the Tsar also includes 11 new weapons, the new Ilya-Muromets Heavy Bomber vehicle, the Putilov-Garford Heavy Armored Car, the new Supply Drop game mode, new medals, dog tags, service stars and more, making it the most extensive update in Battlefield franchise history.

In the Battlefield 1 Incursions Closed Alpha, players will be introduced to a tight, teamplay focused competitive experience in the game. Competitors will have to put their skills to the test in intense 5 vs. 5 matches, creating dramatic moments that include the signature Battlefield vehicle gameplay. Starting in September, players in the Closed Alpha will be able to choose from eight different kits (Trench Surgeon, Control Leader, AT Assault, Battle Mechanic, Mortar Support, Raid Leader, Shock Assault, Proximity Recon) on the modified Battlefield 1 Giant’s Shadow map, and rank up to gain access to improved weapons and abilities based on a combination of time and performance. The Battlefield 1 Incursions Closed Alpha is just the beginning of the team’s journey in crafting a long term-competitive experience in collaboration with the Battlefield community. The features, content, and systems of Battlefield 1 Incursions may change between Closed Alpha and its final, finished form. More details on the competitive gaming structure and events will be shared in the coming months.