As a long-time Battlefield fan, I’m really happy to see the response to the latest game! The Metacritic score seems to show things are finally turning around. Battlefield and Call of Duty have always been the two biggest shooter franchises, constantly going head-to-head. They’re different – Battlefield’s always been about bigger maps, more players, and teamwork with classes and vehicles – but everyone compares them anyway. Honestly, the series was struggling with the last few releases, and 2042 almost killed it off completely. It’s great to see it potentially back on track!
When *Battlefield 2042* first came out, it was plagued with problems – bugs, disappointing maps, and a lack of a single-player campaign. The new multiplayer approach also alienated many longtime fans, leading some to believe the series might be over. Now, four years later, *Battlefield 6* aims to deliver what players have been asking for. It returns to a realistic, modern setting with intense, gritty combat, focusing on the core elements that make a Battlefield game great. While the recent beta test was positive, many are wondering if the developers can finally avoid the historically troubled launches that have plagued the series. Can *Battlefield 6* break the cycle?
Battlefield 6 Gets High Praise in First Reviews
Although it’s still unclear if the game servers can handle a large number of players, *Battlefield 6* has generally been well-received. Reviews are coming in with strong praise for the gameplay and multiplayer aspects, but the single-player campaign has been criticized as being just okay. I gave the game a 4 out of 5 stars in my review for ComicBook, highlighting that it provides the large-scale, action-packed warfare that fans expect from the *Battlefield* series. As a longtime fan, I really enjoyed playing it, and it seems like most critics feel the same.
As of today, *Battlefield 6* has received an average score of 84 on Metacritic for PlayStation 5 and PC, and an 88 on Xbox Series X|S. However, the Xbox score is based on fewer reviews – only 6 – compared to 47 for PS5 and 32 for PC. Reviewers likely had more time with the PlayStation and PC versions because Xbox codes were distributed later. It’s also worth noting that some reviews are still being completed, as reviewers want to fully test the multiplayer experience in a live setting. IGN gave the game’s campaign a 5/10, but hasn’t yet scored the multiplayer portion.
It’s worth checking the game’s overall score again next week to see how it’s performing, but currently, *Battlefield 6* appears to be maintaining a solid score in the 80s – it’s actually been increasing since reviews were released. This is a significant improvement over *Battlefield 2042*, which scored between 61 and 68 depending on the system. For comparison, *Battlefield 4* also averaged in the low 80s, making it a similarly well-received title.
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