Battlefield 6 fans have been relying on leaks for all of 2021, as official info on the game has been scarce. Outside of an increased player count and holiday release window, leakers have been giving fans other information about the game. While this has ranged from Battlefield 6 reveal trailer details to information on its fresh destruction mechanics, some of the rumors have been truly out there — and the hub game is one of the most outlandish.
Like some of the other Battlefield 6 rumors, the hub game leak should be taken with a major grain of salt. After all, its origins trace back to a Reddit post from the fresh account bf6leaker, with the unproven source having the claim disputed by several players. Still, if the hub game leak does prove to be accurate, it puts the Battlefield series in an interesting position going forward. Further, it serves as a direct contrast to Call of Duty: Warzone’s integration strategy, something that could help Battlefield 6 become even more successful.
Battlefield 6’s Hub Game Rumor
According to the Battlefield 6 hub game leak, the game will essentially be a platform for all previous content in the series. The leaker that posted the info on the game described an ability for players to choose which era of Battlefield content they would like to enjoy. For example, they could load up a Battlefield 1942 playlist, joining into a lobby with the maps, weapons, and vehicles from the game. If players wanted a modern feel, they could switch to a modern playlist, enjoying present day maps and weaponry.
While the leaker is uncertain if every era will make it into the game, as Battlefield has delved into some unique settings like the year 2142, they do point out an intriguing detail about the hub style. Apparently, Battlefield 6’s various playlists will see the gameplay work just like it did in the respective games. For example, the playlist for the Bad Company games would see players unable to go prone. In the Battlefield 1942 playlist, gamers would have no option for sprinting. While the leaker does state that the focus is on modern, original Battlefield 6 content, they are adamant that this is a feature.
The final thing mentioned in the hub game leak is that there will be servers where the eras cross paths. For example, players will be able to see a World War 2-era Panzer fighting with an M1 Abrams. While it is unclear how this would work in terms of balancing, the person behind the leak believes it would be another type of playlist. As such, players may be going into these matches expecting something that is more fun than fair, with the balanced gameplay being saved for the original Battlefield 6 content. Still, while this rumor seems far-fetched, it would certainly make for an intriguing game.
Call of Duty: Warzone’s Integration
While Call of Duty: Warzone’s success is obvious, the game has not come without some struggles. Alongside major bouts of cheating and returning bugs, the integration with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has been a bit of a mess. While the concept of merging Operators and weaponry with the battle royale sounded great on paper, the result was a rocky update that has caused more harm than good. Specifically, balancing has been heavily damaged by the addition of the new weapons, with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War guns greatly damaging the flow of the game.
While players were initially upset about the new guns being too weak, it did not take gamers long to find out that there were some truly broken weapons that could be used. The DMR 14, for example, quickly became considered the most overpowered gun in Call of Duty: Warzone history — with the MAC-10 SMG serving as the perfect companion weapon. After these guns fell from grace, the AUG and FFAR meta came into place, with the two weapons proving saw strong that celebrities and pro players needed to beg for change. With new guns consistently filling the top spot, Call of Duty: Warzone’s TTK has been heavily damaged by the integration.
Another issue with the crossover is that it has made Call of Duty: Modern Warfare weapons completely useless. While developer Raven Software has promised that a buff is coming for these guns, a vast majority have had no place in the meta over the past few months. With over half the weapons on offer not being worth using, it is easy to understand why some fans are disappointed with the integration. However, with it set to continue via Call of Duty 2021, fans will need to hope that Activision has learned from the flaws of its first attempt.
How A Hub Game Could Work Better
On paper, Battlefield 6’s hub game nature would be a huge step up from Call of Duty: Warzone integration. While gamers have not seen the feature in action, and it is unclear if it even exists at all, the concept makes for a more balanced experience. The use of different playlists alone would be a major victory for the Battlefield series, with DICE able to ensure that no game has an advantage over the other.
The way it is described in the leak, there will be individual playlists for each game. This means that gamers will only be able to make use of World War 2 era weaponry in the 1942 playlist, ensuring that none of the potentially stronger modern guns are usable. Compared to Call of Duty: Warzone’s integration strategy, where weaponry from different games is thrown into a single playlist, this allows for proper balancing. Further, if players want a hectic playlist where different eras merge together, they can choose to play it as opposed to it being the default choice. While fans have asked for a classic playlist in Call of Duty: Warzone, this would not be necessary in Battlefield 6.
While Activision claims to have a different approach to Call of Duty: Warzone’s next integration, Battlefield 6’s hub game setup could be the right move from the get-go. With fans asking for separate lobbies for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare guns and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War guns, it is clear that not everyone is interested in crossover. While some people surely are, not having a choice has proven to be a negative for some gamers. However, Battlefield 6’s hub game plan would provide the best of both worlds. Players could enjoy a hectic crossover between different eras of weaponry or focus entirely on one time period. A smart use of Battlefield’s custom servers could only make this feature better, ensuring that Battlefield 6 outdoes Call of Duty: Warzone in at least one area.
Battlefield 6 is in development for unspecified platforms.