EA's ambitious push for live services in the Battlefield 6 installment is centered around its user-generated content mode, powered by Godot engine
In an exciting turn of events, the developers of Battlefield 6 have revealed that the upcoming game is not just a new instalment, but a platform for significant growth – a live-service experience aptly named "Battlefield Portal."
During the Battlefield 6 presentation, a popular game mode called "Only Up" was showcased, while the developers highlighted the dynamic nature of the game, focusing on a live-service experience that will evolve post-launch with new events and seasonal content.
At the heart of this evolution is Battlefield Portal, a core pillar of Battlefield 6. This mode, powered by the Godot engine, allows players to modify the game and create their own community experiences. Unlike its previous version in Battlefield 2042, where players could only tweak preset gameplay options and assets, Battlefield 6’s Portal offers near full map editing, object manipulation, custom UI creation, and advanced scripting, enabling the creation of entirely new modes beyond just modifying rules.
This move embodies Electronic Arts' (EA) live-service ambitions by fostering user-generated content (UGC) that keeps the game evolving post-launch. Players are encouraged to craft and share experiences that extend the game’s lifespan far beyond the official content. Portal includes a server browser to find custom matches, and creations can reward players with XP if designed properly, enhancing ongoing engagement.
The developers aim to provide a platform where the community effectively "builds the Battlefield they want," delivering seasonal content alongside a robust ecosystem of player-made content, maintaining long-term interest and growth of the Battlefield live service.
Set in a contemporary setting in 2027, Battlefield 6 pits NATO against a private military force named PAX Armata, sparking an all-out war across Europe, North Africa, and the West Coast of North America, particularly in Brooklyn, New York.
The developers are incorporating extensive player feedback, achieved through the private Battlefield Labs program, to improve the game based on closed tests. EA hopes to attract 100 million players in the months after the release of Battlefield 6, which is a significantly higher number than any previous game in the series.
With the pressure to deliver on the true experience of the series and the expectations for a more live-service-driven Battlefield game, the developers are confident in the new vision of Battlefield, one that could end up being their planned future of a "Battlefield universe." What players will be able to experience in the upcoming open beta of Battlefield 6 feels like a really exciting and energizing time.
Battlefield 6 is being developed by multiple studios, including Motive Studios, Ripple Effect, and Criterion, with DICE as the lead developer. The Battlefield series, under the banner of Battlefield Studios, is aiming to transform into a major live service tentpole.
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Technology and gadgets are integrated within the evolution of Battlefield 6, as the game's "Battlefield Portal" mode, powered by the Godot engine, enables players to modify the game and create their own community experiences with near full map editing, object manipulation, custom UI creation, and advanced scripting. This new feature, different from Battlefield 2042's Portal, offers the opportunity to craft entirely new modes, enhancing the game's lifespan and fostering user-generated content.
