Destruction has long been a defining feature of the Battlefield series, and DICE is set to elevate the chaos and rubble in the upcoming game. In a recent video and the Battlefield Labs Community Update, the developer showcased what fans can expect from the next installment. The pre-alpha footage reveals the extent of destruction DICE is designing, with an explosive blast tearing down the side of a building and creating a new pathway through the structure.
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This level of destruction opens up creative solutions for players. DICE is working to enhance gameplay depth by allowing players to dynamically reshape their environment. Whether it's blowing down a wall to set up an ambush or creating a new route to a crucial objective, manipulating the battlefield can be a game-changer.
"We're designing destruction around easily identifiable visual and audio language that lets you understand what can be destroyed, altered, or transformed through gameplay," DICE stated. "We aim to make destruction an integral part of your Battlefield experience to create an intuitive, fun, and rewarding environment where you feel empowered to shape the world around you."
Various impacts will affect structures, such as walls. While explosives are effective, bullets can also chip away at them, allowing players to shoot through. Audio and visual effects will provide feedback, indicating that players' efforts are paying off.
The aftermath of such destruction leaves tangible effects on the battlefield. For instance, rubble from a destroyed building segment remains, potentially serving as cover. Clearly, the next Battlefield game is deeply focused on destruction.
Referred to as "Battlefield 6" by fans, the upcoming game is gradually taking shape. While official details are scarce, leaked gameplay has received positive feedback from the community. The game is set in a modern context and is slated for release within Electronic Arts' fiscal year 2026, spanning from April 2025 to March 2026. However, release dates could shift due to competition from other major titles.
With significant effort being poured into this next entry, the new Battlefield game is poised to push boundaries, especially with its focus on level destruction, which seems to be a promising step forward.
