Battlefield 2042 is making some important changes compared to previous modern releases within the Battlefield franchise, The biggest is Battlefield 2042's highly anticipated 128-player multiplayer mode, though it's not the only one. Another new feature that's stirring up a lot of conversation among Battlefield players is the decision to add third-person melee executions. While at first reception to the decision was positive, now Battlefield fans are asking for the change to be reverted in Battlefield 2042.
A thread on Reddit with over 6.2 thousand upvotes asks the Battlefield community if they'd like for Battlefield 2042 to offer an option for executions to be in first-person. The thread is full of comments that agree, saying that they'd prefer to be able to perform melee finishers in first-person. The issue isn't with executions in general, but largely with them being third-person. Battlefield fans are otherwise fine with losing control of their character so that the execution animation can play out - so long as it happens from the perspective they are used to.
As justification for wanting Battlefield 2042 to offer first-person executions, two core reasons stand out. First, players believe it's a more "personal" experience, which is somewhat of an unsettling way to put an execution. That said, if players mean it's more immersive, then that's much more understandable. Having a fast-paced shooter experience like Battlefield 2042 suddenly change perspective can be disorienting at the very least.
Do you agree that BF2042 should have an option to change knifing animation to First Person instead of 3rd person ?
by u/xFate96 in Battlefield
The second reason cited by players is that they think it's a feature of Battlefield that stands out compared to Call of Duty. That's not to say Call of Duty was the first to do third-person executions, but Call of Duty certainly does it now. Just the fact that it's a feature in Call of Duty is enough for Battlefield fans to not want the feature in Battlefield 2042.
The discontent with third-person executions is quite surprising. Third-person melee executions in Battlefield 2042 were first confirmed in mid-August. and at the time seemed to be a popular decision. Now that there's gameplay showing what the animations look like, however, Battlefield fans seem much less inclined to support it.
At this point in time, it's unlikely that EA DICE will be able to add an option for first-person executions for launch - if at all. Not only does Battlefield 2042 release in less than two months, but the addition of third-person executions is guaranteed to be part of the game's monetization plans. That is, execution animations will likely be sold or given out in Battlefield 2042's battle pass. Still, there's always the possibility that EA DICE listens to feedback on the matter and adds an option later on.
Battlefield 2042 releases October 22 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.